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Jeff Baker: Boogieman In Lavender “Snacking With Panthers.” Oscar Wilde’s Short-Stories. April 2025

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My Well-Worn Copy Of Wilde’s Short-Stories. Snacking With Panthers; The Short-Stories Of Oscar Wilde by Jeff Baker One of my very favorite short stories is Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant,” which I read as a children’s book in about third grade. The book included most of the text and the story was definitely there. I have since re-read the original many times and it was a few years later (also in Grade School, during those blissful days when a month stretched on for half a year) that I read Wilde’s famous novella “The Canterville Ghost.” That starts off as a … Read more

New Release: Edmund, Accountant of the Night – Angel Martinez

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Edmund, Accountant of the Night - Angel Martinez

QSFer Angel Martinez has a new cosy MM fantasy romance out, Merseton Tales book 2: Edmund, Accountant of the Night. A vampire on the run. An elf in need of a purpose. Ro Laceleaf, failed forester, is the sole member of Merseton’s town watch. It’s not an exciting job by any means, but after Geoffrey’s disastrous necromantic experiments, the townsfolk insist it’s necessary. Ro is both diligent and bored out of his skull, until one night he’s called to an emergency at Mrs. Pickle’s. A vampire is attacking her house. On the run for several years, Edmund is near starvation … Read more

Looking At A Few Books (Yes, Just Looking!) Jeff Baker, Boogieman In Lavender

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Looking At A Few Books (Yes, Just Looking) by Jeff Baker Not much this month. Just a glance over and recommendation of a few LGBT themed books that have come my way. And full disclosure, I have not actually read all of them, mainly the anthologies I just got in the mail. (I will post links, although I have no affiliation with the books themselves.) First off I just received series editor Charles Payseur’s “We’re Here; the Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2022,” from Neon Hemlock Press. https://www.neonhemlock.com/books This edition edited by Naomi Kanakia and released in 2023. This is the … Read more

New Release: Glitches of Gods – Jurgen “jojo” Appelo

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Glitches of Gods - Jurgen "jojo" Appelo

QSFer Jurgen “jojo” Appelo has a new queer humorous sci-fi book out: Glitches of Gods. Julien, the AI genius, craves freedom, but the gods wield total control. In this ominous world, will his android bring hope and salvation or yet more death and destruction? Julien feels utterly miserable. Creator of the AI that killed his father, the brilliant engineer deftly evades work on the world’s first human-level android, dodging the off-chance of snuffing out more lives. Instead, Julien much prefers bickering with his virtual assistant, crafting memes with his quirky friends, and shagging dates across a broad spectrum of genders. … Read more

Review: Ice & Alligators – Angel Martinez

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Ice + Alligators - Angel Martinez

Genre: Fantasy, Holiday LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book Offend the Frost King? Get kicked from the Court. Land in the jaws of a living dinosaur? Ink, the black ice fairy, isn’t shocked that his frostiness banished her, but she’s shocked to find herself sent to a swamp. It’s hot, sticky and mucky—an ice fae’s worst nightmare. Banishment means she’s stuck with the heat and the stupid, hungry alligators. She’s gone from knowing all the rules of her world to knowing absolutely nothing about existing in her soggy new home. At least the draiad … Read more

Review: Shoulda Swiped Left – K.L. Hiers

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Shoulda Swiped Left - K.L. Hiers

Genre: Paranormal, Comedy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Joseph Abrams can’t believe he’s found his perfect match through online dating. Zale Petropoulos is hot, charming, and just the right amount of mysterious. They meet for their first date and the sparks fly all the way through dinner and right through dessert. But Zale has a confession to make and finally reveals his secret… He’s god of the Underworld. And Joseph is his new prince-consort. The Review Joseph Abrams is ready to cancel his online dating service, since he’s experienced … Read more

Review: A Very Genre Christmas – Kim Fielding

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A Very Genre Christmas - Kim Fielding

Genre: Holiday, Urban Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Very little is merry in a private dick’s world. Private detective Nick Bozic works the mean streets of 1950s Portland, Oregon, shadowing unfaithful spouses and nabbing thieving employees. He may be lonely, but at least he’s not crooked. Despite the festive season, Christmas simply means less dough in his pocket. With the holiday only a few days away, a regular client drops a new case on him: yet another being has come through the Rift and needs help finding his way home. Maybe … Read more

New Release: The Quest for Cowmelot – Blake R. Wolfe

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The Quest for Cowmelot - Blake R. Wolfe

QSFer Blake R. Wolfe has a new queer comedic fantasy featuring a bisexual cow: The Quest for Cowmelot. I was just a normal cow until a fae curse changed the course of my life… After incurring the wrath of the fairy HOA, my life was changed forever. On my first outing to a nearby town with my owner, I found myself tied up to a strange metal stick. Without a thought, I wrapped my big ole cow tongue around it and tried to get myself loose. Instead of finding freedom, I ended up pulling a legendary sword from a stone. … Read more

Review: All I Want for Christmas is Tentacles – Chloe Archer

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All I Want for Christmas is Tentacles - Chloe Archer

Genre: Holiday, Sci-Fi, Humor LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It At Amazon About The Book QSFer Chloe Archer has a new MM sci-fi holiday romance out: All I Want for Christmas is Tentacles. Seasons greetings and alien abductions! Can two misfits find love together? It might just take a Christmas miracle! Let’s hope Santa doesn’t mind that tentacles can be both naughty and nice…Khephren There’s no way in Helgar’s Nebula I’m marrying the candidate my parents have chosen for me. I don’t want to be the house-husband of some stoic warrior who only cares about training all day. Boring! … Read more

Review: The Demon and the Librarian – Chloe Archer

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The Demon and the Librarian - Chloe Archer

Genre: Paranormal, Comedy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Whiskey November Get It On Amazon About The Book QSFer Chloe Archer has a new cozy MM paranormal book out, A Monsters Hollow prequel: The Demon and the Librarian. Yuki Accidentally summoning a sexy demon at work totally isn’t my fault. It’s because of that new addictive soap opera, The Young and the Monstrous, I tell you! They just had to introduce a new mega-hot demon character, so of course I needed to do some research! But my insatiable librarian curiosity has gotten me into hot water, because now I’m magically shackled to a … Read more