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SPACE: Are We Going to Mine the Moon?

May 21, 2020 by scott

Private industries have helped drop the cost of launching rockets, satellites and other equipment into space to historic lows. That has boosted interest in developing space – both for mining raw materials such as silicon for solar panels and oxygen for rocket fuel, as well as potentially relocating polluting industries off the Earth. But the rules are not clear about who would profit if, for instance, a U.S. company like SpaceX colonized Mars or established a moon base. At the moment, no company – or nation – is yet ready to claim or take advantage of private property in space. … Read more

REVIEW: Belega – Dianne Hartsock

May 21, 2020 by scott

Title: Belega Series: The Karthagans Book 1 Author: Dianne Hartsock Genre: Sci Fi, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Solstice Publishing Pages: 340 Reviewer: Sharonica Get It On Amazon About The Book The Karthagans have regained their ancient powers of manipulating nature, but at the price of madness. In their lust for control they’ve destroyed their island and most of their race. They come now to Belega where one of them, Camron, seeks domination over the known world. The Mage has come from the northern continent of Sennia to bring peace, but finding his strength no match for the … Read more

COVER REVEAL: Conned, by Kim Fielding

May 21, 2020 by scott

Kim Fielding has a new MM historical paranormal mystery coming out in the “Bureau” series: “Conned.” And we have the cover reveal! World War I veteran Thomas Donne is new to San Francisco. Always a stoic man, shell shock and a lost love have nearly turned his heart to stone. No matter—a private eye has no room for softness. Almost broke, he takes on what appears to be a simple case: finding a missing young man. As a magician and medium, Abraham Ferencz cons his audiences into believing he can cheat death and commune with their dearly departed. Although his … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Skin-Deep Attraction – Harper Jewel

May 20, 2020 by scott

QSFer Harper Jewel has a new MM Sci Fi book out: “Skin-Deep Attraction.” Can a Plumarian reach deep inside himself to find a way to make the first move toward peace with the hostile Jadelings? Nayix Lexion, Prince of Plumaria, finds himself dragged back to reality by his father and little sister after enduring an unexpected heartbreak and wallowing in isolation. At the prospect of a possible rescue and saving Plumaria’s failing environment, he reluctantly agrees to journey to Earth. When several snafus get in his way, together with having his conscience tugged in two different directions, will he find … Read more

FOR WRITERS: In the Writing Closet?

May 20, 2020 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Denise Dechene: Does your family know you write queer fiction? And if so, do they read it? Writers: This is a 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

TV: Ruby Rose Quits Batwoman

May 20, 2020 by scott

Actor Ruby Rose is leaving the cast of Batwoman after one season. She did not disclose a reason. Warner Bros. TV has announced that they will recast the role. The series aired its season finale on Sunday. The studio does not have a timeline for when the show will return as coronavirus measures have shut down production worldwide. “I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” Rose said in a statement. “This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in … Read more

REVIEW: Travelers – V.S. Holmes

May 20, 2020 by scott

Title: Travelers Series: Nel Bently Book 1 Author: V.S. Holmes Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Publisher: Amphibian Press Pages: 235 Reviewer: CC Get It On Amazon About The Book No one fights dirtier than an archaeologist. Foul-mouthed Dr. Nel Bently has every archaeologist’s dream: a pristine site, new crew, and a private patron to fund her passion for dirt. With her trowel barely into the dry earth of Chile’s coast, however, Nel learns their work is being sabotaged. The local activists Los Pobladores take issue with anyone brave or stubborn enough to set boots on their land. Nel refuses … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Earth’s Karma – Peggy Biedermann

May 19, 2020 by scott

QSFer Peggy Biedermann has a new lesbian sci fi book out: “Earth’s Karma.” Katarina Daskalos is a survivor. She lived through being shunned from her family, escaped a life of homelessness, survived an IED in Afghanistan, overcame addiction, and the death of her beloved wife and child. Kat was succeeding at creating a new life teaching troubled, adolescent kids when she suddenly finds herself holding the fate of the human race in her hands after the Earth tries to rid itself of the human sickness plaguing it. Following a cataclysmic disaster which causes mass casualties all over the planet, Kat … Read more

FOR WRITERS: All the Words

May 18, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Christine Wright: In longer series, do you like to have glossaries to keep track of ll the characters/places and if so, where do you prefer they are located in the book? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

SPACE: Astronomers Find Super Earth With Gravitational Microlensing

May 18, 2020 by scott

Scientists suspect they have identified an intriguing new alien planet in a particularly roundabout way. The planet is eye-catching because it bears some eerie similarities to Earth, but also some stark differences. In terms of size, the scientists believe the world is about four times Earth’s mass. The planet’s star is a dim dwarf star, perhaps even a brown dwarf, or “failed star.” The planet’s year lasts about 617 Earth days, even though its orbit falls somewhere between those of Earth and Venus around our sun. But the team of scientists that discovered the new alien world didn’t observe it … Read more