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REVIEW: Sinister Hunger, by Katze Snow

Sinister Hunger

Title: Sinister Hunger Series: Bloodstream #1 Author: Katze Snow Genre: paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Pages/Word Count: 213 About the Book: Vincent Hudson is a vampire hunter and his life is about to be ruined. When a hunting trip ends in tragedy, he is forced to do the unthinkable—seek refuge in Sanctuary Hope, where each family must nominate a member to the city council. It is seemingly a minor price to pay in exchange for medical aid and refuge. But it is also a dangerous trap, and unaware of the gut-wrenching reality, Vincent nominates himself to save his people. Now a … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Power Surge, by Sara Codair

Power Surge

QSFer Sara Codair has a new enby/pansexual paranormal/fantasy book out in The Evanstar Chronicles: Power Surge. Erin has just realized that for the entirety of their life, their family has lied to them. Their Sight has been masked for years, so Erin thought the Pixies and Mermaids were hallucinations. Not only are the supernatural creatures they see daily real, but their grandmother is an Elf, meaning Erin isn’t fully human. On top of that, the dreams Erin thought were nightmares are actually prophecies. While dealing with the anger they have over all of the lies, they are getting used to … Read more

TV: Sabrina Will Have a Pansexual Cousin in Netflix Series

Perdomo as Ambrose

Netflix is coming out with a dark take on Sabrina the Teenage Witch this fall. Not only that, it also has some very welcome diversity, such as a pansexual cousin named Ambrose Spellman. The new series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. It follows a teenaged Sabrina in the 1960s, coming into her own as a witch, with some much darker elements than fans are used to. English actor Chance Perdomo plays Ambrose and describes his character as a ‘bastardised magical love-child of David Bowie & Jimmy Hendrix’ with a … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Roam, by Dez Schwartz

Roam

QSFer Dez Schwartz has a new MM Paranormal book out: Roam. Ethan Roam suffers from night terrors and vivid daydreams, which lead him to the doorstep of the eccentric Dr. Grady Hunter, who thrusts him into a world of supernatural misfits. Ethan quickly learns that there’s more reality to his dreams than he suspected. As Ethan unravels the truth behind his nightmares and falls into his first experience with love, he also finds himself the target of a sinister plan. Ethan’s trust in his new companions will be tested and he’ll have to decide who he can rely on and … Read more

REVIEW: Any Given Lifetime, by Leta Blake

Any Given Lifetime, by Leta Blake

Title: Any Given Lifetime Author: Leta Blake Genre: Paranormal, Metaphysical, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Leta Blake Books Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages Reviewer: Georgiana This is him. He’s everything. When two souls have found their mates, no time or distance can keep them away. This is true for Joshua and Neil. “When I lost Neil, my first love, I thought I’d never feel pain that bad again.” Joshua and Neil were together a short amount of time, but it was apparent from the beginning they were meant for each other. It wasn’t easy for Neil to experience growing up again, knowing … Read more

FOR READERS: Kidnapped By The Lagoon People

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: What are your favorite classic horror movies, and why? And how could we make them queer? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Change of Worlds, by Josh Aterovis

A Change of Worlds

Josh Aterovis has a new MM paranormal mystery out: A Change of Worlds. A routine archaeological excavation of an ancient Native American site goes horribly wrong when a tribal elder is assaulted. The attack uncovers tampering and thefts from the dig, escalating the growing mistrust between the tribe and the archaeologists. When the tribe hires private investigator Killian Kendall to look into the thefts, they’re hoping to settle the matter quickly and peacefully. All hopes for a simple resolution are dashed when the lead archaeologist is found murdered…and a tribe member is the chief suspect. Suddenly, Killian’s investigation is a … Read more

FOR READERS: Violence in Fantasy & Paranormal Fiction

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Some readers prefer a certain amount of violence in their fantasy and paranormal novels. Is the violence necessary to these genres? It doesn’t have to be physical violence, one of the things I like about Ellen Kushner’s Swordspoint series and Melissa Scott’s Astreiant, is the kind of social violence that can be inflicted and those results. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rainbow Briefs Vol 2, by Kira Harp

Rainbow Briefs Volume 2

QSFer Kira Harp has a new spec fic short story collection out: Rainbow Briefs. Dragons don’t care what gender you are. A small town may be a refuge, or a trap. Some younger brothers really do save the planet. Three people can be the strongest shape. There’s nothing quite like a gorgeous girl on a shape-shifting motorcycle. This second Kira Harp collection brings together LGBTQ teens in 21 stories of adventure, discovery, and romance, in fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and SciFi settings. Ranging from a few short pages to 12,000 words, each story was inspired by a prompt picture from the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Infinite Blue, by Natalina Reis

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Natalina Reis has a new MM paranormal shifter book out: Infinite Blue. When a shifter and a human are bound by fate, neither man knows if their connection will be enough to save not only their growing love, but their lives. Shahin Halcón has been taught that if and when he meets his soul mate, he’ll know immediately. Always the rebel, he doesn’t believe it until the day he crosses paths with Cai, a full-human. Plagued by unsuccessful relationships and heartache, Cai Banes’s life is quiet and unexciting. When he meets young and wild Shahin, his life is turned upside … Read more