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Rainbow Space Magic Is Coming Back – propose Your Panels Now!

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Rainbow Space Magic, the queer spec fic virtual con that QSF co-sponsors will be back in mid-March, and we’re looking for panelists and panel ideas. We’re also encouraging reader participation on panels this year. If you’d like to be a part of it, please fill out the form here: https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org/?page_id=599. The submission deadline for panelists is November 30th. The con will be longer this year, running from Friday through Sunday, and will feature panels, author readings, hang-out rooms, and a keynote speaker to be named soon (we’re really excited about this one). You can also join the public FB group … Read more

Graphic Novel / Web Comic Week: Day One – Natsuya Uesugi

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Hey all, The long-awaited second annual graphic novel week is here! Each day we’ll be interviewing a different graphic novel writer, artist or team. Natsuya uesugi Today: Natsuya uesugi – author of the grydscaen series, who is now moving into illustrated versions of his work: Natsuya uesugi is a systems analyst and has worked in the design of aerospace, semiconductor and financial systems. With a Master’s Degree in International Management and a minor in Japanese, Natsuya has been around computers most of his life. He also studied animation and game design in art school where he finalized the character designs … Read more

Jeff Baker—Boogieman In Lavender

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The View From Worldcon, or Down On The Swanwick River by Jeff Baker A stack of autographed books and a head full of memories. Those are the souvenirs from a few days at MidAmeriCon II, the World Science Fiction Convention, held in Kansas City, MO August 17 through 21, 2016. We got there Thursday the 18th in time for me to drive over to the Crown Center (the vast convention facility where the convention was being held) and see it all for myself. I had been to Bouchercon (the Mystery Writers of America Convention) in Cleveland in 2012 so I … Read more

Angel’s Bits – You Asked for Queer Cons…

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Not too terribly long ago, QSF’ers on the Facebook page were asking for a list of queer friendly conventions. We thought that was a fabulous idea. This first stab at a list is by no means complete. It’s far too US-centric, for one thing, and is most likely missing some great local cons that don’t make the national press. Criteria for inclusion on the list were: A) queer focused or queer friendly B) some flavor of spec fic focused or friendly C) event where authors have opportunity (large or small) to promote Now we need you guys. Using the criteria … Read more

News: Sci-Fi Pride – May the Pride Be With You!

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Rochester Pride parade: A celebration with a new theme Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) – For a few hours Saturday, Rochester was awash in color and “sci-fi” characters as the pride parade made its way through the Park Avenue community. Hundreds marched in the annual gay pride parade. This year’s theme was, “Sci-Fi Pride: May the Pride Be With You!” See the full article here

Article: Supreme Court rules states must allow same-sex marriage

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Washington (CNN)In a landmark opinion, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a victory that until very recently would have seemed unthinkable. The 5-4 ruling had Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority with the four liberal justices. Each of the four conservative justices wrote their own dissent. See the full article here

NEWS: Stonewall Inn Declared NYC Landmark

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This may not be SciFi, but it’s so incredibly important to the LGBTQ world. BREAKING: Stonewall Inn Declared NYC Landmark New York City’s landmarks commission today voted to grant official status to the Stonewall Inn, the Greenwich Village bar often credited as the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement. The vote was unanimous, according to the Associated Press. This marks the first time any site in New York City has been designated a landmark because of its significance in LGBT history. See the full article here

Do Facebook Events Work?

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We all get them. Invitations to attend a Facebook cover reveal, or author chat, or page takeover. I’ve gone to a few – I’ve enjoyed them, and even won a free book or two. But as promotional vehicles for authors, do they work? As a writer, do you use them, and if so, what have they done for you? And as a reader, do you like attending events on FB with authors?

Great Author Interviews Coming Up at Gay Sci Fi (m/m romance)

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Ashlyn Forge over at the Gay Sci Fi page on Facebook has some great interviews lined up next month: 9/6/14, 6 PM EDT: Live Interview With Pelaam Pelaam lives in clean, green New Zealand. She is a published author of gay male romance and erotica across time and space. When not writing, she indulges in her other passions as a foodie and wine buff. Event Link Interview Link 9/20/14, 5 AM EDT: Live Interview With Eva Lefoy Eva Lefoy writes and reads all kinds of romance, and is a certified Trekkie. She’s also terribly addicted to chocolate, tea, and hiking. … Read more