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HISTORY: Did Amazons Really Exist?

February 6, 2021 by scott

Were the Amazons of ancient Greek mythology — fierce female warriors said to have roamed a vast area around the Black Sea known as Scythia — real? Or were they as fictitious as other Greek myths, such as Aphrodite emerging from genitals thrown into the sea or Jason stealing a golden fleece? Modern historians assumed that the Amazons, first documented by the poet Homer in the eighth century B.C., were fantasy. But then, in the 1990s, archaeologists began identifying ancient female skeletons buried in warrior graves in the same region. Some skeletons were found with combat injuries, such as arrowheads … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Charlie Chrysalis: Angel or Not? – Lou Sylvre

February 5, 2021 by scott

QSFer Lou Sylvre has a new light MM urban fantasy out: Charlie Chrysalis: Angel or Not? If he succeeds, he gets angel wings. If he fails, he gets unspeakable pain. What if Charlie wants neither? In another Los Angeles, two Nephilim take hell-horses into battle against Angels, risking everything in an effort to give Hell’s lowliest slaves a chance at freedom. Eventually, every Nephilim must face Choosing Day, and for Charlie Chrysalis, the day has arrived. At Angel Headquarters in Los Angeles, the Angel Sidriel—Charlie’s guardian and also his worst enemy—asks the key question: “Spirit or Flesh?” If he chooses … Read more

REVIEW: The Cursed Crown – Matthew S. Cox

February 5, 2021 by scott

Genre: YA, Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: FF Lesbian Reviewer: H.L. Get It On Amazon About The Book In the wake of a twenty-year war, the people of Lucernia struggle to believe their former enemies aren’t demon-loving savages. However, that’s easy compared to the more alarming change: accepting their nation now has two queens. Many citizens in a land devoted to the God of Purity view the love between Kitlyn and Oona as unnatural, but the young women have earned guarded acceptance in the wake of their heroic deeds. Alas, unrest stirs in the shadows. Worse, Oona thinks the Talomir family line … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Muffin Man – Kim Fielding

February 3, 2021 by scott

QSFer Kim Fielding has a new MM fantasy book out: The Muffin Man. Morli is a prince on a mission—but he’d rather be baking. Baxter is a lonely production artist stuck in a pandemic lockdown. They are literally universes apart. But with a little help from a magic shop, a raven, and a dead great-aunt who was possibly a witch, Morli and Baxter are joined together on a cross-worlds adventure. Battling killer brambles in order to rescue an enchanted princess seems simple compared to their real challenges: discovering their strengths and creating a future together. The Muffin Man is part … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GUEST POST: Sonata Form – Carole Cummings

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by scott

QSFer Carole Cummings stops by for an interview, and shares her new MM fantasy: “Sonata Form.” Old Forge is known for its dragons—savage little things, more singe than snarl—and Milo Priddy is known for his way with them. When rumblings of conflict appear on the horizon, the dragons start to disappear. Milo is dragonkin, and knows what he must do. It is an uneasy choice, and one he dares not reveal even to his lover, Ellis. As leader of neighbouring Wellech, Ellis has his own hard choices. His skills are crucial to a secure homeland. And, more and more, the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Boy Who Chased After His Shadow – Jeff Jacobson

February 1, 2021 by scott

Jeff Jacobson has a new gay YA urban fantasy romance out, Broom Closet Stories book 3: “The Boy Who Chased After His Shadow.” And there’s a giveaway! What If an Evil Witch Was Controlling Your Thoughts Without You Knowing?Soon after being whisked away to Seattle to live with an aunt and uncle he barely knew, Charlie Creevey learned that he hailed from a family of witches. After settling into this unfamiliar life, his feelings toward his new friend Diego Ramirez began to grow into something more serious. And if that wasn’t enough, he failed to stop the nefarious witch Grace … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fifth Horseman – Frida Kilmari

January 31, 2021 by scott

Frida Kilmari has a new queer reverse harem fantasy romance out: “The Fifth Horseman.” No name. No past. One giant future? The only thing worse than suddenly waking up in a magical house with the insanely gorgeous Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? Being the Fifth. With no memory of who I am, where I came from, or what I’m doing here, I’m thrust into a new life with four people who I might want more from than just friendship. But with no past, how can I possibly plan for a future? The only clue as to who I am? Four … Read more

REVIEW: Chaos in Milan – Edale Lane

January 30, 2021 by scott

Genre: Historical, Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Devon Get It On Amazon About The Book From Award-winning FF Historical Romance Author Edale Lane. One woman stands between chaos and order – the Night Flyer! When chaos strikes at the heart of Milan, it is up to Florentina’s alter-ego the Night Flyer to stop it. As Florentina and Madelena’s love deepens, so does the well of danger surrounding them. The race is on to discover the mysterious Shadow Guild and uncover who is behind the deadly rampage, but Florentina’s mission is threatened by a gang of assassins. Can the Night Flyer … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Infected: Legacy – Andrea Speed

January 29, 2021 by scott

QSFer Andrea Speed has a new queer mystery/urban fantasy/sci fi book out (ace, bi, gay), Infected book 9: “Infected: Legacy.” The werecat virus has altered society, and for Roan McKichan, a born infected ex-cop turned private investigator, life is a capricious landscape. With all the unknowns of his mutating virus, Roan has relocated to Canada, and he should be enjoying early retirement, but his restlessness makes it impossible to walk away from being a detective. Taking on the case of a missing teenager gives Roan the chance to use his heightened senses to see through the deceptions—and reunites him with … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Falsetto of Fury – Amir Lane & N.J. Ember

January 28, 2021 by scott

QSFers Amir Lane and N.J. Ember has a new lesbian urban fantasy out, Heavy Metal Magic Book 1: “A Falsetto of Fury.” When Heavy Metal Meets Serious Magic, Get Ready for Some Monstrous Consequences. Lottie Ferro lives her life by order and rules, but on stage it’s nothing but chaos. While leading goth metal band The Furies on their first tour of the year, Lottie uses her band’s witchy theme to hide her magic in plain sight. As Lottie struggles to keep their manager, Trenton from sabotaging their careers, she starts to suspect she isn’t the only one who’s hiding … Read more