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REVIEW: The Engineer – C.S. Poe

The Engineer - C.S. Poe

Genre: Steampunk, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book 1881—Special Agent Gillian Hamilton is a magic caster with the Federal Bureau of Magic and Steam. He’s sent to Shallow Grave, Arizona, to arrest a madman engineer known as Tinkerer, who’s responsible for blowing up half of Baltimore. Gillian has handled some of the worst criminals in the Bureau’s history, so this assignment shouldn’t be a problem. But even he’s taken aback by a run-in with the country’s most infamous outlaw, Gunner the Deadly. Gunner is also stalking Shallow Grave in search of Tinkerer, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Dragon Dilemma – Mell Eight

Dragon Dilemma - Mell Eight

QSFer Mell Eight has a new MM paranormal YA tale out: “Dragon Dilemma.” And there’s a giveaway! Dane hasn’t spoken with his mother in years and he’s never met his father. But somehow his mother finds out about Mercury and the kits anyway, and it’s difficult to throw one’s mother out when she happens to be a powerful, dangerous witch. She isn’t the only uninvited guest, and the others are even less likely to take no for an answer—and much more likely to leave everyone dead if they don’t get what they want. Get It At Amazon | NineStar Press … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/REVIEW: A Fine Mess – Angel Martinez

A Fine Mess - Angel Martinez - Brimstone

Angel Martinez has a new queer space opera comedy out, book seven in her Brimstone series: “A Fine Mess.” And there’s a giveaway! Beware the demon prince who’s sick and tired of running. Federico Duomo is dead, to begin with. But this is only the first bit of Shax’s problems resolved. Powerful crime lords and an obscenely wealthy oligarch are still determined to destroy him and his crew, and Fluffy’s original owner may be coming after the Brimstone now, too. It would be splendid to be able to take on one thing at a time. Adding to the external conflicts, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Striking Balance – Jeanne G’Fellers

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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Smash and Grab – Maz Maddox

Smash and Grab - Maz Maddox

QSFer Maz Maddox has a new queer (bi/gay) paranormal dinosaur shifter romance out, Relic Book 1: “Smash and Grab.” My standard issued lab badge reads ‘Simon’ but it really should say ‘unexciting nerd with no social life.’ Don’t get me wrong — I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I’m suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn’t the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, bat-wielding … Read more

REVIEW: Smash and Grab – Maz Maddox

Smash and Grab - Maz Maddox

Genre: Fantasy Shifter Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book My standard issued lab badge reads ‘Simon’ but it really should say ‘unexciting nerd with no social life.’ Don’t get me wrong — I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I’m suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn’t the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Portal – L.V. Lloyd

Portal - L.V. Lloyd

QSFer L.V. Lloyd has a new MM sci fi romance out: “Portal.” Aled is a gay man in a soldier’s uniform. Unhappy with the turn his country is taking, Aled seizes the opportunity to enter a mysterious portal into the strange, primitive world of Thera. Finding himself trapped there, Aled discovers Marius, a man left to wander blindly in the wilderness. Surrounded by intrigue, Aled and Marius must find a way to trust each other, to save both themselves and Thera’s Lady. Get It At Amazon Author Bio AUTHORBIO

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Scholar’s Heart – Antonia Aquilante

The Scholar's Heart - Antonia Aquilante

QSFer Antonia Aquilante has a new MM fantasy romance out, book three in the Chronicles of Tournai: “The Scholar’s Heart.” And there’s a giveaway! This is a re-release. Though he is the youngest son of a royal duke, Etan is a scholar at heart, happiest in a library surrounded by his books. He contentedly juggles his work for the prince’s government with his studies of the history and legends of Tournai, a subject of particular interest to him because he shares the secret magical Talent that runs in the royal bloodline. However, Etan’s peaceful world turns upside down when his … Read more

INNOVATION: Cover Reveal

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: Silk Dragon Salsa – Rhys Ford

Silk Dragon Salsa

QSFer Rhys Ford has a new MM paranormal/urban fantasy out, book four in the Kai Gracen series: “Silk Dragon Salsa.” SoCalGov Stalker Kai Gracen always knew Death walked in his shadow. Enough people told him that, including his human mentor, Dempsey. Problem was, the old man never told him what to do when Death eventually caught up. Where Tanic, his elfin father and the Wild Hunt Master of the Unsidhe Court, brought Kai pain and suffering, Dempsey gave him focus and a will to live… at least until everything unraveled. Now caught in a web of old lies and half-truths, … Read more