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ANNOUNCEMENT: Gift of Secrets, by Amir Lane

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Amir Lane has a new queer (gay, lesbian, trans ftm) urban fantasy tale out in their Barrier Witch series: “Gift of Secrets.” Fairuz will stop at nothing to bring her partner home.  Despite orders to leave the Black Birches dryad gang alone, Detective Fairuz Arshad is determined to do whatever it takes to stop them. Tipped off by Interpol, she uncovers a Black Birches enforcer, Audra Jansens, in a Toronto prison who might have information she needs.  But time is running out. Jansons is awaiting transfer to be deported. Fairuz’s only chance is to go undercover in hopes of extracting leads … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Trans Space Octopus Congregation, by Bogi Takács

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QSFer Bogi Takács has a new queer sci fi collection out: “The Trans Space Octopus Congregation.” This new collection from the Lambda Literary Award-winning author and editor of Transcendent 2 2 offers plenty of thrills – and bonus tentacles – for readers of LGBTQ-focused speculative literature. The stories range from magical space opera to cheerful body horror and historical fantasy, always with a sense of hope amid adversity. The mystical and magical merge with the scientific and technological: sacred texts gain new interpretations in the light of nuclear physics, and people save a forest with computer science. Cephalopods build alliances and research … Read more

INTERVIEW: Addison Heimann, Creator of Kappa Force, a Just released Queer Poc Superhero Series

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“Kappa Force,” fun satire of school rom-coms breaks the mold with parody pop songs and a cast of fabulous queer femme POC, trans and lesbian college superhero sorority sisters seeking “ Sorority Justice for Frat Boy Scum”, led by Madeline Weinstein  who starred in Netfilx’s ALEX STRANGELOVE and is leading on Broadway in the Harry Potter Musical. The LatinX creator, Addison Heimann, birthed this show from depression and into activism…all with humor. :) The show is streaming on Revry TV – “stream. out. loud.” See the Trailer Here We have an interview with Addison, the creator of the show: Queer Sci Fi: Tell me about KAPPA … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Shoreless Sea, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Shoreless Sea

QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi book out, the final book in his Liminal Sky trilogy: “The Shoreless Sea.” And books one and two are on sale! As the epic trilogy hurtles toward its conclusion, the fight for the future isn’t over yet. It could lead to a new beginning, or it might spell the end for the last vestiges of humankind. The generation ship Forever has left Earth behind, but a piece of the old civilization lives on in the Inthworld—a virtual realm that retains memories of Earth’s technological wonders and vices. A being named … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Her True Form, by Melody Avant

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Her True Form

QSFer Melody Avant has a new LGBT (bi/poly/trans MTF) fantasy romance out: “Her True Form.” Her True Form is the first in a series exploring the struggles and issues a trans woman can experience, through the lens of a fantasy world. A transgender fantasy romance novel, it follows Yvette, a young transgender mage who is willing to face all manner of monsters and threats in order to gain her true form, with just her magic and her guardian, Gervas, to keep her safe. Get It At Amazon Excerpt “Now, I understand that you believe you’re a girl–” “Am a girl,” … Read more

REVIEW: Best Game Ever, by R R Angell

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Title: Best Game Ever Author: R R Angell Genre: Cyberpunk/Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Gender Fluid, Non-Binary, Trans FTM Publisher: Sisu Publications, LLC Pages: 460 Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book It is springtime at Bolin College and death is in the air.The Virtual Campus Challenge demo is one week away. To make matters worse, Robby hasn’t had a boyfriend since freshman year and his gender-fluid friend is making that all too clear. When Robby and his team uncover a link between suicides and virtual reality games, Virtuella, SaikoVR’s AI game engine, fights back. … Read more

TV: “The Craft” Reboot to Feature Trans Actress

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The Craft

The witchy 1996 cult favorite “The Craft” is getting a modern-day remake, and transgender Latinx actress Zoey Luna will be one of the four young women in the film’s coven, alongside Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone and Cailee Spaeny. The 1996 film followed four misfits who begin dabbling in witchcraft to improve their looks, love lives and social standing at their Los Angeles parochial high school. Their magical connection starts to unravels when certain members begin using their powers for vengeance, leaving the others to reap the dark magic’s consequences. The female-led cast, themes of empowerment and supernatural horror vibe made … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: They Kick Ass

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Who are your favorite trans/gender fluid/nonbinary kick-ass characters in sci fi, fantasy, paranormal or horror? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic.

Review: Migration Flash Fiction Anthology

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Migration

Title: Migration Series: Queer Sci Fi Annual Flash Fiction Contest Author: Various Genre: Speculative Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: LGBTQ+ Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 256 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book MI-GRA-TION (Noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration … Read more