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ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood Pact – Courtney Maguire

Blood Pact - Courtney Maguire

QSFer Courtney Maguire has a new queer paranormal book out (gay, non-binary, pan), Youkai Bloodlines book 2: Blood Pact. In Hiro’s world, youkai are a supernatural story used to scare children into obedience, and to keep men out of back alleys and brothels. Until Sakurai Hideyoshi walks through his door with a fantastical tale of a samurai who had killed a thousand men and drank the blood of his enemies, a man that lived in darkness but sought beauty to keep it at bay. A story both terrifying and romantic…and completely ridiculous. Unless it is true. Convinced something softer lurks … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Futures, Friends, and Other Firsts – Amara Lynn

Futures, Friends, and Other Firsts - Amara Lynn

QSFer Amara Lynn has a new queer sci-fi book out (bi, non-binary, queer): Futures, Friends, and Other Firsts. Sallon Lee is quiet, shy, and has no friends. They have no idea what they want for their future on the space station in which they live. But they do know one thing: they have a huge crush on Ignis. The problem is, Ignis is so cool and popular, and has no idea who Sal is. Sal has no chance with him. Then a chance encounter throws the two of them together, and Sal finds themself forming a fast friendship with Ignis, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Serpent’s Tongue – Lyra Alice Schneider

The Serpent's Tongue - Lyra Alice Schneider

QSFer Lyra Alice Schneider has a new queer sci-fi book out (lesbian, non-binary, trans MTF): The Serpent’s Tongue. Kelistris, 15 in Earth years, has just been selected to be the new Serpent’s Tongue: speaker for the alien serpents that govern her people in the city of Shuttlefall. But when she is presented to the Hand – the ghostly god of the Serpents – she begins to discover the secrets of the Serpents’ origins. Secrets that some would kill to keep hidden… Warnings: Threat of death, kidnapping, servitude, snakes, spirits/ghosts, out-of-body-experience. Get It At Amazon Excerpt I was in the middle … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Vampire’s Witch – Damien Serbu

The Vampire's Witch - Damien Serbu

QSFer Damian Serbu has a new queer paranormal book out (M/NB) in the Realm of the Vampire Council series: The Vampire’s Witch. And there’s a giveaway! The Vampire’s Witch welcomes readers back to the world of vampires, witches, and magic. Jaret Bachmann’s life spins out of control after a handsome stranger saves him from an attack along the bike path on Lakeshore Drive. His estranged high school sweetheart stalks him, the enraged ghost of his ancestor destroys his family, and his bike path savior-cum-lover abandons him after learning Jaret is a powerful witch. A horrific family tragedy sends Jaret into … Read more

VIDEO GAMES: Petition Launched to Add Pronoun Options to the Sims

Momo Misfortune / The Sims

A petition has been launched for EA to add pronoun options to The Sims. Twitch streamer Momo Misfortune has been tweeting the publisher for 51 days requesting the addition. Now an official petition has been launched on Change.org that has rapidly gained thousands of signatures within a month. “If we could have the option to choose pronouns for our sim or for the team to switch older game texts to be gender neutral like current pack dialoged [sic] it would be impactful for those of us who are still unable to truly feel represented in the game by having our … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Way of Thorn & Key (serial)

QSFers Holly Karlsson and Allison Carr Waechter are working on a really cool queer fantasy serial: The Way of Thorn & Key. LINKED BY BLOOD Magic only exists in stories, at least that is what Poppy Travers has always believed. When her father dies and strange objects begin to appear amongst his possessions, Poppy begins to wonder if the truths she’s always accepted are reality. Will she turn the key that opens the door to her future? SEPARATED BY TIME Under the right conditions, a witch’s key can open doors to anywhere on Earth. Magical artifacts must be protected, no … Read more

Star Wars Comic Debuts Trans Non-Binary Jedi

Jedi Terec and Ceret

Star Wars’ trans non-binary Jedi Terec and Ceret will grace the cover of a hotly-anticipated June comic. Terec and Ceret will star on the cover of the June issue of Star Wars: The High Republic, it was announced on Wednesday to mark Trans Day of Visibility (31 March). The non-binary Jedi are bond-twins, meaning they have a linked consciousness and finish each other’s sentences, and made their first appearance in issue two of The High Republic. “We’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlight Terec and Ceret, trans non-binary Jedi, currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic,” the official … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bedknobs and Brimstone – K.L. Noone

Bedknobs And Brimstone - K.L. Noone

QSFer K.L. Noone has a new queer fantasy romance out (Bi/NB): Bedknobs and Brimstone. A Demon for Midwinter bonus story! Some days married life is great. And some days your husband’s demon magic sets the bed on fire. But rock star Kris Starr wouldn’t have it any other way. And if living together costs them a mattress or two, that’s fine — he’ll just have to make sure Justin knows how much Kris loves him. Justin’s still getting used to his newly expanded powers. They’re unpredictable, and they want to be used. Kris says everything’s fine, but Justin’s worried: what … Read more

Rainbow Space Magic Starts Today!

It’s here! The virtual Rainbow Space Magic con is the brainchild of Olivia Helling, and Angel, Valerie, Monique and others worked hard to bring it to fruition. It’s a queer con (as if you couldn’t tell) for fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, and horror readers and authors, and most of the content will be posted to the RSM YouTube channel once the con is over. And it’s FREE (but we encourage you to donate to one of our featured charities). Some highlights: Jewelle Gomez is our Keynote Speaker, at 3 PM Pacific Today Tons of author readings Vendor pop-ups Saturday and Sunday … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: When Morpheus Overslept – Michael Scott Phillips

When Morpheus Overslept - Michael Scott Phillips

QSFer Michael Scott Phillips has a new queer sci fi book out (gay, non-binary): When Morpheus Overslept. Brilliant physicist Henry Sullivan attempts to colonize TRAPPIST-1e in order to prove his superluminal theories, but is instead marooned and trapped by a terrifying alien in a ruined city and haunted by the ghost of his wife. When he discovers the true nature of her existence and its connection to his own latent telepathic powers, he realizes that this is the key to destroying the alien and saving a distant star system from an army of the inhuman Gorathkai. Get It At Amazon … Read more