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ANNOUNCEMENT: Raven, Sand and Sun, by Nita Round

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Raven, Sand and Sun

QSFer Nita Round has a new FF steampunk book out: Raven, Sand and Sun. Lucinda, Ascara, and the Captain have survived several almost fatal encounters with various agents of Sh’Na. Now they must face the Mistress of the Night herself in the pyramid from Lucinda’s dreams and cut short the beast’s reign of terror. Captain Stoner, however, has met this Queen of the Desert before, and although the companions are together, she fears the three of them will not be enough to withstand Sh’Na’s evil. Their journey is not a simple one and their trials start in the city of … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Coming Out Stories

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Are we past telling ‘coming-out’ stories? Or is there a way we can make them fresh? 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

Humans Cause Most Dramatic Climate Change in 3 Million Years

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The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today is likely higher than it has been anytime in the past 3 million years. This rise in the level of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, could bring temperatures not seen over that entire timespan, according to new research. The study researchers used computer modeling to examine the changes in climate during the Quaternary period, which started around 2.59 million years ago and continues into today. Over that period, Earth has undergone a number of changes, but none so rapid as those seen today, said study author Matteo Willeit, a postdoctoral climate … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Basement, by Dianne Hartsock

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QSFer Dianne Hartsock has a new MM bi paranormal horror book out: The Basement. Alex is haunted by visions of the dying, but now it seems the ghosts he’s seeing are real as well. In this sequel to ALEX and THE SHED, Alex wonders if he’s seeing ghosts. His friend Justin has bought the Fulton place, a beautiful old mansion on the edge of Oakton. But something’s wrong in the house. Alex has visions of a small boy, trapped in the basement, and a man at the top of the stairs who won’t let him leave.  And Logan Fulton has … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Soulstealers, by Jacqueline Rohrbach

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Jacqueline Rohrbach has a new FF fantasy out: The Soulstealers. Arnaka Skytree grew up believing she was chosen to bring new magic to the world. As the heir to the cult of druids responsible for keeping their floating palace habitable for the wealthy aristocracy, she’s expected to wield her power as those before her did: by culling the souls of peasant women. But when Arnaka learns more about the source of her magic, and that her best friend’s soul will be harvested, she embarks on a journey to end the barbarous practice and to restore a long-forgotten harmonious system of … Read more

KICKSTARTER: Planetside

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Planetside is edited by Thea Ferrara and welcomes both creators and characters of all races/orientations/gender IDs/faiths/nationalities. The characters in these stories, who range from human to alien to robot to parasitic hive mind, offer us a glimpse of their lives in this book. Much like our own lives, this might mean romance or comedy, joy or sadness. Many are even deeply introspective. But all of them ring true, because even in a world of cosmic wonders, the people who live there are just like us. Planetside Anthology is created and edited by Thea Ferrara, a transgender independent comic writer from New York. She … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Hope, Tears, Steam, Gears, by Gregory L. Norris

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QSFer Gregory L. Norris has a new MM steampunk book out: Hope, Tears, Steam, Gears. At the request of the Earl of Kensington, Donovan Tisdale attends a mind-expanding presentation by Richard Sandominus Flynn, the Minster of Steam-based Sciences. Flynn reveals the next step in steam-based power—flights to the moon and far beyond conducted by mechanical men. The attraction between Donovan and Flynn ignites from the moment they meet and follows them through the dangerous political climate of Her Majesty’s jeweled city as dark powers seek to dismantle the clean-based power poised to send humanity to the stars. NineStar Press | Amazon … Read more

Me Me Monday!

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Welcome to M3: ME ME MONDAY at our FB discussion group – your chance to pop in and tell us about your latest success. Have a new book or short story coming out? Let us know. Just sell something? Let us know so we can cheer you on. HOW IT WORKS: I’ll pin this topic to the top of our FB discussion page for the day. –Please post your announcement as a separate post so we can comment on yours specifically –Check out the other posts and congratulate and share them too! And congratulations!!!