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ANNOUNCEMENT: Patchwork, by Elle E. ire

Patchwork - Elle E. Ire

QSFer Elle E. ire has a new FF sci fi/suspense out, book two in the Storm Fronts series: “Patchwork.” Empath Kelly LaSalle means everything to cybernetic soldier Vick Corren—and Kelly deserves a partner who can love her in a romantic way. For the first time since receiving her robotic enhancements and an AI that makes her faster and stronger than the average merc, Vick thinks she can be that person. Vick wants Kelly for life, and she’ll do whatever it takes to be worthy. A holiday on a tropical planet seems the perfect time for Vick to demonstrate her commitment. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Worldship Files: Cityships, by Erik Schubach

Cityships

QSFer Erik Schubach has a new FF sci fi book out: “Worldship Files: Cityships.” When the Earth is threatened by a slowly expanding sun, mankind embarks upon a mission to send a mammoth Worldship to settle a new planet across the stars. The preternatural races step out of hiding to work with the humans to save what they can from their dying world. With the aid of the Fae, shape shifters, Vampires, and other creatures of supernatural lore, the Worldship, Leviathan, is complete one thousand years later. The one thing about interstellar space is that it is vast on a … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Touch of Darkness, by Nita Round

A Touch of Darkness - Nita Round

QSFer Nita Round has a rereleased FF steampunk/fantasy out, book three of “The Towers of the Earth”: “A Touch of Darkness.” In the shadows, treachery and betrayal grow unseen. The state funeral of Princess Olivia at Port Ruth marks the end of the Queen of the Desert’s reign of terror. As Lucinda, Magda and Ascara attend this grand ceremony, all is not as it seems. A storm of secrets and lies emerge from the shadows and the darkness threatens to destroy them all. No matter where Magda goes, her heritage calls to her. Even when they make their way home, … Read more

SPOILER: Picard Outs Iconic Character in Season Finale

Picard

The Star Trek: Picard season finale has confirmed a same-sex romance for an iconic character, and fans are thrilled. The show’s season finale dropped the quiet reveal, showing Jeri Ryan’s returning character Seven of Nine – first introduced back in Star Trek: Voyager – holding hands with Raffi, played by Michelle Hurd. Fans were naturally loving the tacit reveal, with one fan asking: “Did… did they? Are we officially getting Seven apart [sic] of the fictional character rainbow flag family?” Another wrote: “Y’all? I’ma say it. When it comes to representation, Jeri Ryan and Star Trek: Picard did what no … Read more

Nintendo Game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” Contains Queer References

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has finally been released on Nintendo Switch, and eagle-eyed fans have already spotted a small queer reference in the game. In a clip from the game posted to Twitter, a character called Merry gushes about her love of comics and romantic comedies and references a princess whose “true love” is another princess. “Romantic comedies! Ohmigosh, I didn’t know anybody else read those comics but me!” Merry says. “My favourite’s about the shred-tastic Princess of Rocketboarding and her true love, the Princess of Explosions! They search the world for each other, but HILARIOUS stuff always keeps them … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Touch of Rage, by Nita Round

A Touch of Rage - Nita Round

QSFer Nita Round has a rereleased FF steampunk/fantasy out, book two of “The Towers of the Earth”: “A Touch of Rage.” As foretold, the Trinity of Truth must finally face the Mistress of the Night. Lucinda, Ascara, and Magda have survived several dangerous encounters with the various agents of Sh’Na. It is time for them to brave the beast herself in the pyramid from Lucinda’s dreams. Magda, however, has met this Queen of the Desert before. Now her past history has risen to confront her with the evidence of her mistakes, and brings new dangers to the trinity. Although she … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Adventure of the Naked Guide , by Cynthia Ward

The Adventure of the Naked Guide

QSFer Cynthia Ward has a new queer sci fi/fantasy book out, book three in the Blood Thirsty Agent series: “The Adventure of the Naked Guide.” The earth is hollow—a trackless primordial wilderness. It’s also the new front in the Great War. Here, the British spy Lucy Harker—Dracula’s daughter—must locate Britain’s missing vampire slayer—her own mother. Then she’s separated from her lover, the vampire spy Carmilla, and captured by Germany’s most brilliant scientist, the sinister Dr Krüger. Now, Agent Harker may discover her most dangerous opponents are on her own side. Get It At Amazon | Aqueduct Press Excerpt “You’ve picked … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Touch of Truth, by Nita Round

A Touch Of Truth, By Nita Round

QSFer Nita Round has a new FF sci fi fantasy steampunk tale, book one in the Towers of the Earth series: “A Touch of Truth.” Three women. One bloody mystery, and a prophesy that transcends time.  People have gone missing and no one knows where they’ve gone. The only clue left behind is blood, lots of blood, and a single silver brooch. Magda Stoner, captain of the airship Verity, has questions, and the Order for which she works has no answers to give. She has been directed to enlist assistance from Lucinda Ravensburgh, a tower witch and truthsayer. Lucinda sees truth … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sigil, by Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville

The Sigil, By Shakeil Kanish And Larissa Mandeville

QSFer Shakeil Kanish And Larissa Mandeville has a new LGBTQ+ dark fantasy out: “The Sigil.” The Descent Meets The Magicians. Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville hit the ground running with The Sigil: A Novel, a stunning, tear-jerking, edge of your seat dark urban fantasy that mixes magic, betrayal, friendship, and romance. A tragic death.A dangerous obsession.A desperate mission. Lake: Lake Smithson has everything a boy like him could ever want. Loving, adoptive parents and a brother who feels like his other half. So why does something inside him yearn for more? Fate has other plans for him. A tragic event … Read more

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