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Strange Pairings

All of us know a couple who seems a little mis-matched – maybe one is really tall and the other is short. Or one is a democrat and one’s a republican. Or one is male and the other is female. I know. Weird, right? But somehow they work. So to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re gonna talk about strange pairings. As a reader, what strange pairings have you read in LGBT fiction, and liked or hated? And as a writer, have you written any? Or do you want to? Werewolf plus Vampire? Elf plus Dwarf? Earthman plus Martian? Or something more … Read more

Announcements: Gilded Scarab; and Gyrfalcon, by Anna Butler

Today we have a special announcement – a blog post from QSFer Anna Butler, who’s doing a blog tour to promote not one, but two new books: Ever had one of those weeks were someone’s stuck rollerskates under your boots and you’re being whizzed along without feeling you’re still in control? The world is rushing past you and you’re galloping to catch up, trying to cram a lot of real excitement into a very few days? Welcome to my world! Valentine’s Day tomorrow, then next Monday, 16th February, my first novel — a steampunk coffeehouse adventure m/m romance called The … Read more

Fan Fic Outings

OK, I thought we’d have a little fun today. A lot of writers got their start doing fan fiction – taking beloved characters / universes and putting their own (often LGBT) spin on them. Think Kirk and Spock as a power Trek couple. So if you were going to write your own sci fi, paranormal, or LGBY fan fic, which characters would you out? Where would they fall on the LGBTQI… spectrum? And what stories would you tell?

What Happens To Our eBooks When We Die?

Just ran across an interesting story about Facebook and what happens to your account when you die: As of Thursday, there will be three basic options: 1) You can do nothing, in which case the current rules apply and your account can be memorialized by anyone after your death, providing that the company gets adequate proof of your death. 2) You can ask Facebook to delete your account after you die. 3) You can designate someone — called your legacy contact — to manage your account. Once Facebook is notified of your death, your timeline will also change to let … Read more

“Candle, Cup, and Casket” by Desiderii

Note: This was recommended to me by Carole Cummings.  I’d heard that this novel (about 800 pages) was some sort of fan fiction, based off of the TV show “Merlin”.  I’ve seen some of that show, and that series isn’t based in space, and the characters are…different.  I suppose the only reason I’m quibbling over details, is because I think the author could take full ownership of this brilliant piece of literature.   King Arthur in space!  The story is told mainly from Merlin and Arthur’s point of view.  There’s magic and technology, and it’s interesting to see how they … Read more

Everybody’s Gay

Today’s topic comes from QSFer Beth Brock: “All gay societies – what do you think?” I’ll elaborate a little. Most of us LGBT folks have, at one point or another, fantasized about a world where being gay was not just normal, but was the norm. Some writers have tackled such a society – see Ethan of Athos – and such a society can be a great way to shine a light on the inequalities in our own society. So my questions today – what would an all gay (or all lesbian, or trans, or bi) society look like? How would … Read more

Announcement: Love: Universal, by Dawn Flemington

QSFer Dawn Flemington has a new sci fi MM romance book out: John Russell, a UFOlogist, comes home for a much needed break, only to find his ex-lover Adien Kaper has moved in next door. They made a perfect couple except one thing: Adien doesn’t believe in UFOs or extraterrestrials. After spotting a meteor shower, John goes to investigate, only to find a dark crystal. Later, that same crystal produces an alien who is looking for Adien. It seems Adien is needed back home on Xulpath as soon as possible. But Adien doesn’t believe he’s an alien and he doesn’t … Read more

Teaser: Tomorrowland

Disney’s kept a shroud of mystery over Tomorrowland, but Super Bowl watchers got to see an exciting sneak peak of the upcoming film named after the futuristic themed land. via The Hollywood Reporter: The story, as described by Disney, centers on a “bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment who embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as Tomorrowland.” By Kyler Geoffroy – Full Story at Towleroad.com

Jupiter Ascending

What a very, very expensive piece of cheese! If you think about this movie afterwards – and I suggest you don’t – the galaxy-sized plot holes and unanswered questions will make you giggle! However, you get to see every penny of the $175 million budget. It wasn’t spent on a particularly original script. Or, obviously, an acting coach. In fact, if Oscar voters see this before casting this year’s ballot, Eddie Redmayne’s acting will guarantee Michael Keaton the win. Not that Jupiter Ascending doesn’t have it’s own trashy D-list charm. It’s visually stunning – an all-out attack on the optic … Read more

How Do You Like Your Series?

Today’s topic comes from QSFer Shira Anthony: “More questions come up along the lines of series… For readers: Do you wait until the series is complete/published before starting? Do you care if it’s complete? Do you like spinoff series? If you’re reading a series romance, does it matter to you if the HEA comes at the end of a series? Do you need closure at the end of each book? What do you think about HFN?” I’ve always loved series – and historically you’ve always had to wait for a year or two or more for the next book to … Read more