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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Chasing Moonslight, by Riley S. Keane

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Chasing Moonslight

QSFer Riley S. Keene has a new queer fantasy story out: Aurel can’t help but help…even when it comes to killers. Aurel the silversmith is a famously generous man, and he has been of inestimable help to some of the mightiest figures in Underrealm. It has earned him powerful friends, and it’s even earned him a bit of coin. And today it might get him killed. An assassin of the Tabarzin is asleep in Aurel’s basement, and the law is hunting for her. He has no idea what to do about her, and it couldn’t have come at a worse … Read more

FOR READERS: Favorite Queer Spec Fic Manga/Anime

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari trenten: What queer or spec fic manga/anime TV or book series did you truly love? What yaoi/yuri spec fic books are your faves? Which webcomics or graphic novels get you going? This is a legacy chat. 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

Drag Race-Themed Cards Against Rumanity Launched

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Cards Against Rumanity

Drag Race fans rejoice! You can now play popular party game Cards Against Humanity RuPaul style. Similar to Apples to Apples, the NSFW card game has been a big hit at parties in recent years. Cards Against Humanity has released themed expansion packs in the past, including a 90s themed nostalgia one, a ‘Geek Pack,’ a cannabis-themed one, and more. The game Aptly called Cards Against Rumanity, the game is available on Amazon. However, it seems to be unaffiliated with the original game. Though the game is currently sold out, it retails at about $30. By Rafaella Gunz – Full … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Unidentified Phenomenon, by Damien Benoit-Ledoux

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Unidentified Phenomenon

QSFer Damien Benoit-Ledoux has a new queer YA superhero book out in his Guardians series: Best friends Quinn McAlester and Blake Hargreaves secretly develop their super powers with their high school science teacher and mentor, Mr. St. Germain, until circumstances beyond their control soon push the boys apart. Encouraged to be fair and balanced by Mr. St. Germain, Quinn fulfills his childhood dream of becoming a superhero, but he is quickly forced into the public spotlight. Thwarted by local authorities and the government who want to capture and study him, Quinn struggles with his super-powered reality. Meanwhile, the mysterious Victor … Read more

VIDEO: Deadpool Dancing in Heels. You’re Welcome.

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Deadpool in Heels

The new promo clip for Deadpool 2 is an epic combination of Ryan Reynolds in heels, Celine Dion, modern dance and a philharmonic orchestra. Because Deadpool doesn’t do things by halves. Reynolds shared a new promo clip for the upcoming movie on his Twitter account and it features famous warbler Dion. The singer commands the stage – as usual – in a white gown while Marvel’s favourite anti-hero prances around her, gracing the planks with sleek and sexy moves – all while sporting stilettos. The video is about four minutes long and also features scenes from the movie. Showtime, Mama. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Machine Metal Magic, by Hanna Dare

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QSFer Hanna Dare has a new MM sci fi book out: The galaxy’s a dangerous place. Best not to travel it alone. It’s been over a century since the AIs rose up and attacked, driving humans from Earth and leaving them scattered across the galaxy. Humanity survives, but always fearful of the technology that allows them travel among the stars, never knowing when it may turn against them once more. An interstellar fugitive. For Jaime Bashir, born with the ability to communicate telepathically with computers, his gifts are more of a curse. They also make him a target. On the … Read more

FOR READERS: How Much Science?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFers Sydney Blackburn and Naomi Tajedler: How much science do you like in your sci-fi? Does it matter to you if orbital mechanics are or are not taken into account, or if the source of food on a closed system like a space station is not mentioned as an aside? Do your expect your non-earth planets to have non-earth life forms (ie, equiv to tigers, bears, snakes, etc)? Note: YMMV depending on whether the story is romance or sci fi with queer characters. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome … Read more

SPACE: Did Medieval People Know About Planet Nine?

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Planet Nine

The far reaches of the outer solar system may be home to an icy giant — a hypothetical planet scientists have dubbed “Planet Nine.” Meanwhile, archives back on Earth are home to dozens of medieval records documenting the passage of comets through the heavens. Now, two researchers from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland are hoping to use these old scrolls and tapestries to solve the modern astronomical mystery of Planet Nine. “We have a wealth of historical records of comets in Old English, Old Irish, Latin and Russian which have been overlooked for a long time,” said university medievalist … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Future Pay

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: For all you sci fi prophets, how will people pay for things in the future? More and more people are using mobile phone payments, and BitCoin is making people crazy with its wild fluctuations in value. So… What will money be like in the future? This is a legacy chat. Join the chat