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ANNOUNCEMENT: Root – Daniel Fisher

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Root - Daniel Fisher

QSFer Daniel Fisher has a new queer comedic dark fantasy out, The Place of Things Book Four: “Root.” Root, the third book in the Place of Things series is the continuing story of Michael and his new, rather unique fiancée. From the Winter’s Solstice to the Vernal Equinox we find our lover’s and their friends explore new and creative ways to adapt to life altering events.  Having relocated and now a resident in the sanctuary town of Sacred Grove, Michael is finding his place among the mythical, mystical and mostly immortal residents who’ve hidden away from the outside world. Not … Read more

New Batwoman Javicia Leslie Wants More Trans Superheroes

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Javicia Leslie

Batwoman star Javicia Leslie has delivered a powerful rallying cry for diversity on screen, saying she wants to see more trans superheroes in the spotlight. The actor, who made her debut Sunday (17 January) as new Batwoman Ryan Wilder in the show’s second season opener after Ruby Rose quit her role as Kate Kane, told the Washington Post that representation in superhero shows is essential. Leslie said her character will be “completely different” from Rose’s, but she confirmed that the new iteration of Batwoman will also be gay. “Batwoman [is] gay in the comics,” Javicia Leslie said. “I think that … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Entanglement Bound – Mary E. Lowd

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Entanglement Bound - Mary E. Lowd

QSFer Mary E. Lowd has a new queer space opera out (ace, lesbian, trans ftm): “Entanglement Bound.” Clarity’s home is her spaceship. Living on the move. Planet to planet. When money trouble forces Clarity and her traveling companion, Irohann, to take on passengers, Irohann worries his secret identity will be revealed. He’s a canine alien on the run from an empire of sentient plants, and their queen has a personal vendetta against him. But Clarity believes his fears are unfounded and the Doraspians gave up on him long ago.Heartsick at the idea of losing their ship, Clarity accepts an offer … Read more

Waiting for a Trans Character in the MCU

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Sera

Way back in the mists of time, at the beginning of January 2020, the internet lit up with the news that Marvel was going to be adding a transgender character to the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) “very soon”. Speaking at a New York Film Academy event, the president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige was asked whether there were plans to bring “more LGBT+ characters” into the Marvel universe – “specifically the T, trans characters?” Marvel boss Kevin Feige has said that there will “absolutely” be more queer and trans characters in the franchise’s upcoming films. Feige appeared at a Q&A … Read more

REVIEW: Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs – Jeanne Marcella

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Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs - Jeanne Marcella

Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | B&N | KoboiBooks | Angus Robertson | Indigo About The Book Her past is postage due and centaurs are ready to collect. Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs is a dark fantasy most daring and eccentric. A tale not for the faint of heart. Pony is a bipedal half-breed centaur with no desire to waste tears on a past she can’t remember. She’s busy enough with her mail routes and package deliveries, and of course, floundering through hot-cold love affairs with the high class … Read more

ANNOUNCMENT: The Cypher – Matti McLean

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The Cypher

QSFer Matti McClean has a new MM steampunk romance out (Bi, Gay, Reference to trans character): “The Cypher.” Penner had always considered his life ordinary-but when his lover Chess receives a divine revelation that can’t be explained, he finds himself on the run from mysterious forces. Upending their idyllic life in a small town, Chess propels them on a journey to find answers to deep questions that plague his thoughts and his sanity. Partnering with Fred, a boisterous sky pirate with an enigmatic past, they head out to find the answers they need on her airship. But the closer they … Read more

Pixar Documentary – Studio to Feature “Characters of All Genders” in Future Films

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Pixar

Pixar has hinted that future films will include “all genders”, prompting excited speculation that an animated non-binary character could be on their way. Disney has seen baby steps of progress when it comes to LGBT+ representation over the past few years, with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker featuring a minor same-sex kiss, and Pixar film Onward and Marvel film Avengers: Endgame both briefly alluding to same-sex relationships. The studio only revealed its first openly gay central character earlier this year in the heartwarming Disney Pixar short Out, that follows a queer man as he tries to work up the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Christmas Party – Gillian St. Kevern

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The Christmas Party - Gillian St. Kevern

QSFer Gillian St. Kevern has a new queer holiday gothic paranormal romance out (bi/trans): “The Christmas Party.” Tidings of comfort and—ghosts? As the solitary inhabitant of a notoriously haunted house, Micah Evanovich is braced for another miserable Christmas. He passes his days playing the piano, brooding on his failure to produce a sonata worthy of the woman he loved, and hiding from the world. When a wilful heiress decides his house is the perfect location for her spooky Christmas soiree, Micah’s very existence is threatened. Will the party provide Micah with the chance to put his past behind him—or further … Read more

Elliot Page Comes Out as Trans, Non-Binary

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Elliot Page - From Eliot's FB Page

Oscar-nominated actor and star of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” Elliot Page, came out Tuesday as transgender and non-binary in a message posted to his social media accounts.  “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer,” he said in the message. “And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive. To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do … Read more

TV: Charmed Gets a Trans Character

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JJ Hawkins

JJ Hawkins has been casting in a recurring role as a transgender student in the Charmed reboot. Hawkins has joined the cast of Charmed for its upcoming third season, and will take on the role of Kevin, a transgender college student who “inspires one of the Charmed Ones to take on a very formidable opponent”. Deadline reports that the actor, who uses he/him and they/them pronouns, is best known for his role as Riley on the CBS series The Red Line, and has also had parts on All Rise, Criminal Minds and NCIS. Full Story from Pink News