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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Second Three Judge’s Picks for “Impact”

Judge's Pick

It’s time to announce the second three of our Judge’s Picks (well, technically the two Judges’ pics and one Director’s pick) – stories that did not win the contest, but that at least one of our judges (or I) absolutely loved. For our picks, feel free to use the badge above. :) Misfortune by A.M. Leibowitz Judge: Angel Martinez “Given a theme that lends itself to disaster, the stories that opted for a humorous, lighthearted take on Impact stood out for me. This one gives us a complete world where household mishaps are likely to be magical and real trolls … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The First Three Judge’s Picks for “Impact”

Judge's Pick

It’s time to announce the first three of our Judge’s Picks – stories that did not win the contest, but that at least one of our judges absolutely loved. Stranded at the Mouth of the Time-Tunnel, Gilchrist Loses a Lucky Penny by Carey Ford Compton Judge: S R Jones “I loved this one because it was clever- not just with the use of the time tunnel, but also the introduction of the character’s pronouns and their feelings about them. It was also a story that did not rely on romance to show queerness, which made it stand out, and one … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Open Season, by Susan Stradiotto

Open Season

QSFer Susan Stradiotto has a new FF sci fi book out: Elle Jones coveted an executive position. Running from her past, Elle developed a strong drive. Her mantra: Executive by thirty! She landed the job and celebrated her long-awaited success. That was…until she left the office late one night. When she stepped from the elevator, her life changed. Three cloaked figures waited… Andreas Javine had Elle in his sights. Terrináe’s Congress only allotted thirty-six slots for new entrants. When Javine missed his opportunity to nominate Elle, he resorted to alternate methods. Yster yearned for her first entrant. Thirty-six mentors had … Read more

Steven Universe Creator – “I’m Non-Binary”

Rebecca Sugar

Rebecca Sugar, creator of cartoon series Steven Universe, has come out as non-binary. Speaking to NPR’s 1A, Sugar revealed the main characters in the series – called Gems – are all non-binary women. She then said: ‘And I am also a non-binary woman.’ Sugar said it’s ‘been really great to express myself through these characters because it’s very much how I have felt throughout my life.’ The 31-year-old also identifies as bisexual and is the first woman to solely create a Cartoon Network show. By James Besanville – Full Story at Gay Star News  

ANNOUNCEMENT: Junk Mage, by Elliot Cooper

Junk Mage

QSFer Elliot Cooper has a new MM sci fi-fantasy book out: When technomancer Quillian Defote crash lands on remote planet Marutuk, he has limited time to repair his ship and get off world. If he fails, he’ll forfeit his position as professor of mechanical transmutation at the prestigious Ivy Arcanarium, and ruin his employment prospects in yet another sector. Hunter, a cyborg guarding a junkyard that holds what Quill needs, is charmed by the wayward mage and wants to help him. But Hunter is bound by honor to dutifully guard his mistress and her possessions, no matter how cruelly she … Read more

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW & NEWS: George Takei

George Takei

Hey all… We managed to snag an interview with “Uncle George” – George Takei from Star Trek Fame. He’s releasing a new political app, and sat down to talk with us. The app, which released this morning, is called House of Cats, a new political app sure to rile up the White House. The app combines what the internet loves best: cats and politics. Using cool new Pokemón GO-style augmented reality features, users can take the inaugural character “Trumpy Cat” out of the White House and put him anywhere they want, add outrageous dialogue—of their own or taken straight from the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Soul of Glory, By Hugh Dudley

Soul of Glory

QSFer Hugh Dudley has a new queer sci fi book out: The Stortellers present another record of a human off-world settlement. Six colonies were placed on the planet named Glory. Each group connected by being human but separated by cultural differences. Twenty years ago, one colony was destroyed by unseen forces. When Pete Garrick’s colony of St. Nicholas suffers the same fate, Pete undertakes the adventure of a lifetime. He meets Docelyn Frantzen, an extraordinary girl with many talents, then re-acquaints with old friends, and finally discovers Knowledge Keeper, the holder of all the wisdom from a indigenous culture that … Read more