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REVIEW: Red Hail, by Jamie Killen

Title: Red Hail Author: Jamie Killen Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian Publisher: Red Adept Publishing Pages: 356 Pages Reviewer: Maryann Amazon | Publisher | Barnes & Noble About The Book Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, by Jamie Killen

ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, By Jamie Killen

QSFer Jamie Killen has a new queer historical horror book out: Red Hail. Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged in Galina decades ago. As Alonzo’s condition worsens, Colin scrambles to piece together what really happened during that terrible summer … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, by Olivia helling

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, By Olivia Helling

QSFer Olivia Helling has a new bi/gay historical fantasy romance out: “Requiem Inverted.” A trapped recruit. A genius sorcerer. When war turns the world upside down, will they dare to fight for love? Ben knew the price for surviving the exalted University of Magic: keep his head down and his mouth shut, no matter what. He never expected to attract the interest of the genius magician Maurice. He certainly never dreamed that Maurice would love him back. Whether experimenting in his laboratory or protesting the current regime, Maurice has never found a problem he can’t argue his way out of. … Read more

FILM: Director Explains Axing of Bi Character in Live Action Mulan… Badly

Live Action Mulan

Mulan fans were outraged when Disney confirmed it had removed Li Shang from its live-action remake, and now the film’s producer has revealed the perplexing reason for the decision. Li Shang has long been considered a bisexual icon by queer Disney fans faced with a total lack of representation in the studio’s animated films (a dearth which, it should be noted, will only be broken by the March release of Onward). [Producer Jason Reed] said that the character was split because in the original, Li Shang is Mulan’s commanding officer as well as her love interest, creating what he believes … Read more

REVIEW: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird, by K.L. Noone

The Arch-Mage's Firebird, By K.L. Noone

Title: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird Series: Kitten & Witch Author: K.L. Noone Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay MM Publisher: JMS Books Pages: 56 Reviewer: Eric Alan Westfall Get It On Amazon About The Book Thomas East was meant to be the youngest Arch-Mage in history, a magical genius and a solver of problems. But he hadn’t expected quite so many problems — not to mention the endless meetings, bureaucracy, and political negotiations. So he’s currently hiding in a sleepy California seaside town, working in an ice cream parlor and avoiding everyone he’s let down … until a firebird … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Demon for Forever, by K.L. Noone

A Demon Forever

QSFer K.L. Noone has a new bi/pan paranormal romance out: “A Demon for Forever.” A demon, a rock star, and wedding bells! Justin Moore and Kris Starr have their happy ending: a life together, full of magic and music. Justin’s always wanted to get married, and ever since Kris proposed, he’s thrown himself into wedding planning. But planning a wedding’s not easy when the whole world’s watching their choices — including whether to invite Kris’s estranged father. Kris wants Justin to have that perfect day. He’ll support the man he loves, whether that means agreeing to carrot cake or writing … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Asexual/Aromantic Spectrum Authors

Ownvoices - Ace

Every Saturday on the QSF Facebook group, we’re now hosting #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring authors who are asexual or aromantic or on the ace/aro spectrum and who write ace or aro, etc characters in speculative fiction. #ownvoices FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf If you’re an ace or aro author, tell us about yourself, your experiences as an author, and the spec fic books you write (especially those with ace or aro characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Edge of the Breach, by Halo Scott

QSFer Halo Scot has a new bi grimdark sci fi book out: “Edge of the Breach.” We all become monsters at the edge of the breach. In a post-apocalyptic world where season of birth determines power — spring healers, summer mages, fall shapeshifters, and winter shields — a man and a woman emerge from tragic childhoods to lead humanity on opposite sides of an interrealm war. Julian Kyder is the son of an abusive rape victim who compensates for his abandonment through psychopathy. Sira Rune is a cancer survivor who dedicates her life to living free and fearless while experiencing … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Lesbian Authors

Ownvoices - Lesbian

On Saturdays on the QSF MeWe and Facebook groups we’re now featuring #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t always get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring authors who are lesbian and who write lesbian characters in speculative fiction. #ownvoices If you’re a lesbian author, tell us about yourself, your experiences author, and the spec fic books you write (especially those with lesbian characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your favorite lesbian authors and their spec fic works that include lesbian characters. Note: This is NOT … Read more

MOVIES: Get Ready for a Bisexual Spider-Man (Maybe)

Spiderman

A pop culture website is reporting that Sony is working on a movie where Spider-Man is bisexual. Several unnamed sources told We Got This Covered (WGTC) that a live-action Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield, where the iconic hero is bi is in the works. In the movie, Holland, the current Spider-Man, meets his alter-egos from the Spiderverse. The character was played by Maguire and Andrew Garfield in other movies. The sources said that Sony really wants to get Garfield back in a Spider-Man movie, and his Spider-Man would be bi and have a boyfriend. How … Read more