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

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Innovation

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

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Striking Balance – Jeanne G’Fellers

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Striking Balance - Jeanne G'Fellers

QSFer Jeanne G’Fellers has a new queer historical dark fantasy/magical realism book out: “Striking Balance.” And there’s a giveaway! An Appalachian Elementals Historical Dark Fantasy Side Tale. Benjamin Schnell is the possessor of secrets he wishes he could bury beneath the rich Nolichucky river flat dirt he farms alongside his dear friend, Conall. But secrets lead to lies, lead to more secrets, and all eventually come home to roost in a bed of distrust, even on the 1779 Appalachian frontier. After Ben is injured, he realizes there are odd things happening around him that others cannot see. Corner shadows take … Read more

INNOVATION: Cover Reveal

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Innovation eBook cover

It’s gettin’ real, y’all. The marked-up manuscript came back from Ryane last week, and we’ve now heard from just about all of the authors with their changes and approval. Now we upload to Amazon for preorder! And it’s time for the cover reveal! Here’s the eBook cover: And here’s the print cover: Next up? Announceing the Judges’ Choices in about two weeks, and then publication on August 8th. So many great stories!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood and Mercy – V.S. Holmes

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Blood And Mercy - V.S. Holmes

QSFer V.S. Long has a new queer dark fantasy out (ace, bi, gay, aro), book 4 in the Blood of Titans series: “Blood and Mercy.” The stunning conclusion to the international bestselling tale is here! Saving the world may have doomed them all. Keplan reels in the wake of grief and guilt at the blood on his hands. Outside the city walls, however, winter grows fiercer and droughts longer. Alea reforged the fractured world twenty years before–so why is it withering before his eyes? Then, just as he masters being a monarch, a prophet arrives spouting scripture about a One … Read more

Rainbow Space Magic Schedule – Sunday

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Rainbow Space Magic

Rainbow Space Magic, our first official virtual con, is here. Olivia Helling came up with the idea a couple months back, and Eric Alan Westfall suggested the name. Together with Angel Martinez, Jo Moon Willow Rose, Monique Cuillerier, and Valerie Jean Mikles (who made the lovely graphic above), we’ve been working tirelessly to put it together. So there’s no discussion topic today on QSF – instead, head over to https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org, register if you haven’t already, and check out the panels and readings! Today’s schedule: PT 7:00am / MT 8:00am / CT 9:00am / ET 10:00am Author Readings and Q&A PT … Read more

Rainbow Space Magic Schedule – Saturday

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Rainbow Space Magic

Rainbow Space Magic, our first official virtual con, is here. Olivia Helling came up with the idea a couple months back, and Eric Alan Westfall suggested the name. Together with Angel Martinez, Jo Moon Willow Rose, Monique Cuillerier, and Valerie Jean Mikles (who made the lovely graphic above), we’ve been working tirelessly to put it together. So there’s no discussion topic today and tomorrow on QSF – instead, head over to https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org, register if you haven’t already, and check out the panels and readings! Today’s schedule: PT 7:00am / MT 8:00am / CT 9:00am / ET 10:00am Author Readings and … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Qinali Virus, by Valerie J. Mikles

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The Qinali Virus

QSFer Valerie J. Mikles has a new queer sci fi book out: “The Qinali Virus.” Rage. Poverty. Disease. They’re gone. Every last one. The cost was great. The population has been devastated. But for the survivors, utopia has arrived. Then the suspicious death of a young person forces Amber to question her world like she never has before. The Contentedness Council is after her, determined to protect their perfect society. Now Amber must unbury her city’s repressed past, expose the crimes that led to their utopia, and find a way to stop the Council from killing the world… again. Join … Read more

INTERVIEW: Addison Heimann, Creator of Kappa Force, a Just released Queer Poc Superhero Series

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“Kappa Force,” fun satire of school rom-coms breaks the mold with parody pop songs and a cast of fabulous queer femme POC, trans and lesbian college superhero sorority sisters seeking “ Sorority Justice for Frat Boy Scum”, led by Madeline Weinstein  who starred in Netfilx’s ALEX STRANGELOVE and is leading on Broadway in the Harry Potter Musical. The LatinX creator, Addison Heimann, birthed this show from depression and into activism…all with humor. :) The show is streaming on Revry TV – “stream. out. loud.” See the Trailer Here We have an interview with Addison, the creator of the show: Queer Sci Fi: Tell me about KAPPA … Read more

FOR READERS: Me, In Horror

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from Brandon Lesane : What horror books reflect who you are as a queer person? 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

Review: Migration Flash Fiction Anthology

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Migration

Title: Migration Series: Queer Sci Fi Annual Flash Fiction Contest Author: Various Genre: Speculative Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: LGBTQ+ Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 256 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book MI-GRA-TION (Noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration … Read more