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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Practical Mage’s Guide to Magic and Mayhem – Dan Ackerman

The Practical Mage's Guide To Magic And Mayhem - Dan Ackerman

QSFer Dan Ackerman has a new queer fantasy historical book out: “The Practical Mage’s Guide to Magic and Mayhem.” Hiram Reinhart abandoned a life of privilege when he could no longer stomach the ugliness of plantation life. Now he resides in Canada, selling small enchantments to keep his rag-tag family fed and housed, if only barely.  Matthew Blackwell, another mage, seeks out Hiram’s assistance in order to find a demon. Hiram seeks out the demon on his own, concerned for the creature’s well-being. The demon, Phaedrus, turns down Hiram’s offer of aid at first. Soon enough, Hiram and Phaedrus regret … Read more

REVIEW: Conned – Kim Fielding

Conned - Kim Fielding

Title: Conned Series: Bureau Book 6 Author: Kim Fielding Genre: Paranormal, Historical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Tin Box Press Pages: 249 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book World War I veteran Thomas Donne is new to San Francisco. Always a stoic man, shell shock and a lost love have nearly turned his heart to stone. No matter—a private eye has no room for softness. Almost broke, he takes on what appears to be a simple case: finding a missing young man. As a magician and medium, Abraham Ferencz cons his audiences into believing he can … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Secrets of Milan – Edale Lane

Secrets of Milan - Edale Lane

Edale Lane has a new FF alternative historical fantasy out, book two in the Night Flyer trilogy: “Secrets of Milan.” The Night Flyer had brought Florentina and Madelena together but now threatens to drive them apart. While Florentina searches for a mysterious underworld organization that has attempted to murder the woman she loves, Maddie struggles to deal with the danger Florentina is courting. Her brother, Alessandro, has become the most prominent merchant of Milan, but the Night Flyer uncovers a secret so shocking it could destroy them all. Secrets of Milan is the second book in Edale Lane’s Night Flyer … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Cannon Fire – C.J. Baty

Cannon Fire - C.J. Baty

QSFer C.J. Baty has a new MM historical paranormal book out, The Legend of the Ghost Train book 2: “Cannon Fire.” 1862 – Maxwell Ryder refused to honor a prearranged marriage with Penelope Walker. Instead, he fell madly in love with her younger brother, Jeremiah. When Maxwell returned to his regiment, Penelope planned the murder of her brother. Hiding his body where no one would ever find it. Maxwell died during a Civil War battle never knowing what happened to his love. Present – Luke Ryder was the last descendant of the Ryder family. It was on his watch that … Read more

COVER REVEAL: Conned, by Kim Fielding

Conned - Kim Fielding

Kim Fielding has a new MM historical paranormal mystery coming out in the “Bureau” series: “Conned.” And we have the cover reveal! World War I veteran Thomas Donne is new to San Francisco. Always a stoic man, shell shock and a lost love have nearly turned his heart to stone. No matter—a private eye has no room for softness. Almost broke, he takes on what appears to be a simple case: finding a missing young man. As a magician and medium, Abraham Ferencz cons his audiences into believing he can cheat death and commune with their dearly departed. Although his … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Devilfish – Anna Kensing

Devilfish - Anna Kensing

QSFer Anna Kensing has a new paranormal historical bi/gay MM romance out, “Devilfish.” Prosperous merchant Elliot Bishop has built a safe life in Port Townsend, Washington. The family business is thriving, he’s engaged to be married, and he’s not about to let his rogue stepbrother’s sudden return home disrupt his plans. But when his fiancée disappears under the same mysterious circumstances as his mother did years ago, and his childhood nightmares about octopuses reoccur, Elliot senses someone—or something—took both women, and now it’s after him.  Captain Declan Fitzgerald finally has his own ship and crew, but he’s still governed by … Read more

Swordplay With Bronze Age Weapons is Really Hard

Bronze-Age Swordplay

Hefty Bronze Age swords are an impressive sight, but scholars have long wondered if these swords were primarily ornamental or if they were used regularly in combat. Modern researchers took a closer look at these weapons — even hoisting them in mock battles — and they discovered that not only were these swords battle-ready, using them effectively was a lot harder than it looked. To see how much damage the swords could inflict, a research group in the United Kingdom called the Bronze Age Combat Project (BACP) brought together experts from universities and museums; and hobbyist volunteers who train in … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Inheritance of Shadows, by Ally lester

Inheritance of Shadows

QSFer A. L. Lester has a new MM historical suspense out, Lost in Time book three: “Inheritance of Shadows.” It’s 1919. Matty returns home to the family farm from the trenches only to find his brother Arthur dying of an unknown illness. The local doctor thinks cancer, but Matty becomes convinced it’s connected to the mysterious books his brother left strewn around the house.  Rob knows something other than just Arthur’s death is bothering Matty. He’s know him for years and been in love with him just as long. And when he finds something that looks like a gate, a … Read more

REVIEW: Requiem Inverted, by Olivia Helling

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, By Olivia Helling

Title: Requiem Inverted Author: Olivia Helling Genre: Historical Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay, Bi Publisher: Lumi & Snow Press Pages: 52 Reviewer: Sharonica Get It On Amazon About The Book A trapped recruit. A genius sorcerer. When war turns the world upside down, will they dare to fight for love? Ben knew the price for surviving the exalted University of Magic: keep his head down and his mouth shut, no matter what. He never expected to attract the interest of the genius magician Maurice. He certainly never dreamed that Maurice would love him back. Whether experimenting in his laboratory … Read more

REVIEW: Through the Doors of Oblivion, by Michael G. Williams

Through the Doors of Oblivion

Title: Through The Doors Of Oblivion Series: Servant/Sovereign Book One Author: Michael G. Williams Genre: Historical, Urban Fantasy, Time Travel LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gender Fluid, Genderqueer Publisher: Self Pages: 126 Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book REAL ESTATE IS HELL – SOMETIMES LITERALLY Wedged between real estate speculators, startup bros, and gentrified neighborhoods, it’s gotten hard to get by in San Francisco and it’s getting even harder all the time. Now two witches have decided the time has come to do something about it. Using all their arcane skills, Iria – tall, dark, and … Read more