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SCIENCE: Making Mice With Two Dads

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For the first time, researchers have directly created mice with two dads. The mice weren’t able to survive for more than a day or so after birth, but coaxing an embryo made from the DNA of two dads all the way through fetal development was no small feat. It was much harder, the researchers found, than making mice with two moms. The findings help explain why mammals can’t reproduce with only a single parent. They also may help explain why those animals that can reproduce alone, such as some amphibians, are almost always female. The barrier to single-sex reproduction, said … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Rising Tide, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Rising Tide

Eddy Tremayne rode his horse, Cassiopeia, along the edge of the pastures that were the last official human habitations before the Anatov Mountains. Several ranchers along the Verge—the zone between the ranches and the foothills—had reported losses of sheep and cattle in the last few weeks. As the elected sheriff of First District, which ran from Micavery and the South Pole to the mountains, it was Eddy’s responsibility to find out what was going on. He had his crossbow strapped to his back and his long knife in a leather sheath at his waist. He’d been carrying them for long … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Werewolf on Lowre Few Lane, by Bryce Bentley-Tales

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The Werewolf on Lowre Few Lane, by Bryce Bentley-Tales

Bryce Bentley-Tales has a new queer YA paranormal book out: The Werewolf on Lowre Few Lane. Thirteen-year-old Colton and his best friend Jade spend their free time investigating a local urban legend concerning an old abandoned house in their hometown in Ireland. The run-down building is said to be haunted and some of the things they’ve seen seem to confirm it. Colton has a crush on foreign-exchange student, Dylan, who is visiting his aunt from America. But Dylan isn’t your average American kid, and soon Colton and his friends are embroiled in more than urban legend and must find a … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rites of Winter, by Amelia Faulkner

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Rites of Winter

QSFer Amelia Faulkner has a new MM fantasy book out in her Inheritance series: Rites of Winter. The Wheel turns. Laurence Riley is slowly recovering from the torture he endured. A short break in New York should give him the peace and quiet he craves. But then Quentin goes missing in the worst blizzard the city has ever seen, and Laurence can’t save him alone. He’s going to need help. Snow falls. Quentin d’Arcy is a man torn apart by truth. When he’s abducted to a world that he can’t possibly survive, his nightmares are suddenly the least of his … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Clutch, by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly

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Clutch

QSFers Piper Kay and Virginia Kelly have a new MM paranormal mpreg book out: Bookish, snarky, and fiercely independent Nate Boudreaux leads a solitary life. Between teaching classes at the university and working toward his PhD, he doesn’t need a partner to occupy his time, and he certainly doesn’t need a man like Alistair Drake complicating his future. Alistair Drake, black sheep of the tremendously wealthy Drake family, is more interested in adding another notch to his bedpost than another zero to his bank account. When a Grindr message brings him to Nate’s doorstep, then straight to his bed, he … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Loving Loch, by Kris Jacen

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Loving Loch

QSFer Kris Jacen has a new MM shifter romance out: Loving Loch. Check off the bucket list? Maybe Love should be added to the list? David Rowan spends his days crunching numbers and his nights watching history or travel shows. He’d been out of school for four years when a note from a fraternity brother reminded him of his “Bucket List” that they’d made up one year for pledges at the fraternity as a ‘get to know the brothers’ activity. But maybe it was time for him to take his list and make it a reality. Loch Gallagher—yes, his ma … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: To Save His Prince, by Hurri Cosmo

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To Save His Prince

QSFer Hurri Cosmo has a new MM fantasy book out: To Save His Prince. Emory is a humble kitchen servant intent on working hard so he can continue to earn his daily crust of bread. It is a thankless, back-breaking job, but it is exactly where Emory wants to be. In the magnificent West Quay castle. Because that is where the incredibly handsome, extremely talented Crown Prince Riffyn lives. The beautiful, kind, and attentive man stole Emory’s heart years before when he rescued him and his mother from a band of thieves. Now Emory’s only wish is to be close, … Read more

SPOILER ALERT: Major Arrow Character is Gay

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“Arrow” revealed that one of its major characters is gay in the second episode of its seventh season. The episode titled “The Longbow Hunters,” which aired on Monday, featured a flash forward with Oliver’s son William now all grown up. William is reunited with Roy and gives a quick rundown of what he’s been up to in an off-hand comment about his sexuality.’ “Felicity and Oliver, they really just left you?” Roy asks William. He replies: “Pretty much. And my ex-boyfriend wonders why I have commitment issues.” Some fans were thrilled at the series adding more LGBT characters. By Mariah … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Shadow Voice, by Mary Rundle

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COVER - Shadow Voice

QSFer Mary Rundle has a new MM paranormal mpreg book out: Shadow Voice. The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of an on-going series and reading the previous titles is advised. Readers of the past books will enjoy meeting old friends once more as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for each other. Slate, one of the last Dire Wolves, has carved out a life which suits him fine—plenty of traveling to exotic locations and an abundance of one night stands to handle his needs. While he’s happy for his brother, who has found his Fated … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Semper Fae, by Angel Martinez

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Semper Fae

QSFer Angel Martinez has a new MM fantasy book out in her Endangered Fae series: Semper Fae. FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ANGEL MARTINEZ Book three in the Endangered Fae series – a newly edited version! Zack thought he had a strange job before, but personal assistant to a sidhe prince is downright bizarre. Zack thought he had a strange job before. Working as a Marine medic in a secret government installation was odd, but working as a human liaison to the fae and as the personal assistant to a sidhe prince is downright bizarre. Throw in the fact that he’s pretty … Read more