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Lou Hoffmann’s Wraith Queen’s Veil blog tour stop: Humans + Magic=Wonderful Mayhem

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Wrath Queen's Veil

QSFer Lou Hoffman is stopping by to talk about her latest book, Wraith Queen’s Veil: Hello! I’m Lou Hoffmann, author of The Sun Child Chronicles series, and I’m happy to be here on QSF today celebrating today’s release of book two, Wraith Queen’s Veil from Harmony Ink Press. (Thanks, Scott and QSFers, for inviting me!) I’m of course going to talk about my book, today, but I also get to touch on three of my other favorite topics: humans, magic, and mayhem. Thing is, anytime you combine the first two, you get the third, right? I mean, look at the … Read more

For Readers: Clash vs. Clever

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: As well as violence in science fiction (seeing the recent ‘Star Trek’ movie and the ‘Ghostbusters’ remake made me realize how many movies I’ve seen lately involve characters resolving things in a final battle involving their fists, rather than their wits. I love a good fight scene, but I enjoy stories where the land/universe/person is saved through cleverness, as well as strength). So what do y’all think? Are you partial to some good old fashioned wreaking of havoc, especially for a climactic scene? Or do you prefer a more clever, … Read more

He’s a Proud Gay Merman

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Gay Merman

Meet Blix, a gay guy who wants the world to know his love of mermaids. Otherwise known as Eric, he lives in Atlanta and helps his godmother Natasha with her business making mermaid tales for both men and women. Floating in his rainbow tail, he told YouTube star Davey Wavey why he loves being a part of the mermaid world. By Joe Morgan – Full Story at Gay Star News

Announcement: The Black Fin Case, by A.T. Weaver and A.M. Burns

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The Black Fin Case

QSFers A.T. Weaver and A.M. Burns have a new MM paranormal mystery book out: For several months, Detective Greg Williams and his partner have been trying to catch the Black Fin gang. Their latest intelligence is good, so they go on their most risky raid yet. But things go horribly wrong. While recuperating from the wounds he received during the botched raid, Detective Williams and his captain realize there might be a leak in the Portland police department. When they begin digging, things get worse for Williams. At the urging of his captain, Detective Williams heads into the mountains, hoping … Read more

For Writers: Real Diversity

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: With the call for diversity in fiction, what about lead characters who are not alpha male badasses? What about an effeminate hero? Or the handsome heroine? Or other character types that never strike us as typically “strong jawed and can obviously save the day?” Join the chat

Is There a Cure for HIV?

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HIV Virus

The results of a recent HIV treatment trial run by several British institutions are promising, and may mean the discovery of a cure for HIV. Fifty patients took part in the trial, conducted by Imperial College London, University College London, King’s College London and the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The NHS also supported the research. In one patient there no sign of the virus after a months long trial. The man, aged 44 and a social worker in London, told the Times: ‘It would be great if a cure has happened. My last blood test was a couple of weeks … Read more

Interview with Forge from “The Vampire Guard” by Elizabeth Noble

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Hello and welcome, listeners! This is Ben Brock, Special Correspondent for the Paranormal Public on Queer Sci Fi Radio, and I have with me today Head Detective Jonas Forge. Detective Forge has won numerous commendations working for the Flint Police Department, and has become a steadfast member of their–mainly human–community. He’s also a vampire, and a rising star in our society.   Thank you, Detective Forge, for coming on our show today.   Forge: It’s my pleasure. I’m honored to have been asked and it’s a thrill to meet you Mr. Brock.   Let’s get some minor details out of … Read more

Announcement: Dangerous Waves, by L.M. Brown

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Dangerous Waves

QSFer L.M. Brown has a new MM fantasy romance book out: When Dax lost his family to a shark attack he swam away from everything he had ever known. Now he has come to Atlantis, hoping to reconnect with those he left behind. When he finds his birth clan torn apart, he realizes his journey is just beginning. Kai is an Oracle, a blind merman, who only has sight when he has a vision. Atlantis, a sanctuary for so many merpeople, is his prison. Desperation drives him to beg the Atlantean Goddess of Love for help. With the goddess’s promise … Read more

For Readers: I Liked the Other Guy Better

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer HankT. Cannon: What types of ancillary characters will keep you reading a book even though you dislike the main character? 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

LGBT Superheroes We Want to Save the World in Film

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Wonder Woman Supergirl

As Wonder Woman’s writers finally confirm the Warrior Princess is bisexaul, we take a look at the queer superheroes we’d most like to see kick ass onscreen… Wonder Woman Although the Amazon princes is already headed to the big screen, it’s yet to be confirmed whether or not Gal Gadot’s version of Diana will be playing it straight or as queer as her comic book incarnation – although we won’t hold our breaths. By Joe Williams – Full Story at Pink News