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The Feminist World of Joanna Russ- Boogieman in Lavender

Joanna Russ

Her literary criticism was blunt and uncompromising. Her humor was sharp and stinging. Her importance to the field of science fiction cannot be underestimated. Best of all, her fiction is still being read, enjoyed and learned from. She is Joanna Russ (1937 -2011.) Here, I must confess that I have not read much of Russ’ work, but I am familiar with it. Her book “How to Suppress Women’s Writing” is a must-read. I sat down with one of her collections; “The Hidden Side of the Moon.” I didn’t quite know what to expect, I certainly didn’t expect her sense of … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Handsome Twist – Pezhmun Dennis Ghiassi

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QSFer Pezhmun Dennis Ghiassi has a new queer fantasy/horror/romance book out: “The Handsome Twist.” The Handsome Twist is a dark fairy tale inspired by the author’s actual life, being raised in Iran as a gay male, which for many who don’t know, is equivalent to the death penalty. Due to tackling topics such as perverse behavior, taboo lust, political oppression, maltreatment, rape and homicide, in high volume of vulgar language, this book is aimed for the mature audience. Living his sweetest life in a cozy cottage, deep in the heart of a magical forest, a little boy by the name … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: Balancing Horror and reality

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Brandon Lesane: What types/titles of Horror best balance your need to be horrified with your need for [believable] resolutions? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Defining YA / NA

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: How do you define YA/NA, especially in spec fic? What is and isn’t appropriate for young adult, and for new adult? Writers: This is a reader and writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Innovation – Queer Sci Fi’s Sixth Flash Fiction Anthology

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Queer Sci Fi’s sixth annual flash fiction anthology is here – “Innovation” – and there’s a giveaway too! IN-NO-VA-TION (Noun) 1) A new idea, method, or device. 2) The introduction of something new. 3) The application of better solutions to meet unarticulated needs. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Innovation features 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers of Queer Sci Fi. Other Worlds Ink | Amazon Kindle | Amazon Paperback | iBooks | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Goodreads Giveaway Queer … Read more

REVIEW: The Eye of Evil – Pelaam

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Genre: Paranormal/Horror LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Book three in The Devil’s in the Details series Power corrupts… Sometimes it can be petrifying. In the upcoming council elections of the rural town where he lives, Jason is working as assistant to his cousin Neil, a man who’s as narcissistic as he is ambitious. Almost running into Morena, the fortune teller from the visiting fair, Neil is able to turn the situation to his advantage and look good in the small community by offering free seats to the fair’s big top. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Eye of Evil – Pelaam

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QSFer Pelaam has a new MM paranormal/horror book out, book 3 in the Devil’s in the Detail series: “The Eye of Evil.” Book three in The Devil’s in the Details series Power corrupts… Sometimes it can be petrifying. In the upcoming council elections of the rural town where he lives, Jason is working as assistant to his cousin Neil, a man who’s as narcissistic as he is ambitious. Almost running into Morena, the fortune teller from the visiting fair, Neil is able to turn the situation to his advantage and look good in the small community by offering free seats … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: BIPOC Horror

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz: I’m looking for #OwnVoices BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color) horror and want to prioritize authors in this group. Tell me about yours or a friend’s! Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Man from Milwaukee, by Rick R. Reed

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QSFer Rick R. Reed has a new MM horror/thriller book out: “The Man From Milwaukee.” And there’s a giveaway! It’s the summer of 1991 and serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has been arrested. His monstrous crimes inspire dread around the globe. But not so much for Emory Hughes, a closeted young man in Chicago who sees in the cannibal killer a kindred spirit, someone who fights against the dark side of his own nature, as Emory does. He reaches out to Dahmer in prison via letters. The letters become an escape—from Emory’s mother dying from AIDS, from his uncaring sister, from … Read more

FOR READERS: It Gives Me the Chills

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz: In horror, what really gives you the chills? Any great queer horror to recommend? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf