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artificial intelligence

New Release: Ameliorate – R. Sinclair

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Ameliorate - R. Sinclair

QSFer R. Sinclair has a new queer dystopian sci-fantasy book out (aroace and agender, bisexual, gay), Shattered Numbers book 2: Ameliorate. It all went horrifically wrong. V reunited with his AI siblings at a terrible cost—a cost he isn’t willing to pay. He vowed to do whatever it takes to save Meredith—or whatever is left of her—from Smith and Varro Technologies. No matter how long it takes. No matter what he has to do. No matter who he has to kill. Now V, Cass and Orwell are tearing through the galaxy playing a deadly cat-and-mouse game with Mr Smith. Their paradise-like … Read more

New Release / Giveaway: Whiskey and Warfare – E.M. Hamill

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Whiskey and Warfare - E.M. Hamill

E.M. Hamill has a new queer women-led space western out (pan, lesbian, aro/ace), Team Huntress book one: Whiskey and Warfare. And there’s a giveaway! Running on caffeine and spite with nothing left to prove. GOLDEN GIRLS meets FIREFLY in this rollicking space opera adventure. Maryn Alessi retired from mercenary service after her last assignment went horribly sideways and settled down on a quiet planet with the love of her life. Unexpectedly widowed, Maryn must fulfill a promise to return her mate’s ashes to zer home planet for funeral rites, but a brutal civil war has destabilized space travel. Former Artemis … Read more

New Release / Giveaway: Glitches of Gods – Jurgen “Jojo” Appelo

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Glitches of Gods - Jurgen "Jojo" Appelo

Jurgen “Jojo” Appelo has a new queer sci-fi book out (pan, non-binary, gender fluid, trans FTM), Playspheres book one: Glitches of Gods. And there’s a giveaway! Julien, the AI genius, craves freedom, but the gods wield total control. In this ominous world, will his android bring hope and salvation or yet more death and destruction? Julien feels utterly miserable. Creator of the AI that killed his father, the brilliant engineer deftly evades work on the world’s first human-level android, dodging the off-chance of snuffing out more lives. Instead, Julien much prefers bickering with his virtual assistant, crafting memes with his … Read more

REVIEW: Red Dot – Mike Karpa

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Red Dot - Mike Karpa

Genre: Sci Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It On Amazon About The Book After the disaster of global warming, the world has gotten its act together. People are positive, sensible and creating a better future and a just present. So, in a world where everyone makes good decisions, what could possibly go wrong? Well, other people. Twenty-something gay man Mardy dreams of becoming a full-time machine-tool artist. He brims with ideas, puts in the hours, has a solid circle of artist buddies—and forbidden friendships with artificial intelligences, the virtual slaves he works alongside of in his day … Read more

NEW RELEASE: We Interrupt This Program – Lynda Lyons

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We Interrupt This Program - Lynda Lyons

QSFer Lynda Lyons has a new lesbian sci-fi book out: We Interrupt This Program. In a future where androids are fully integrated, there’s more need than ever for the highly successful Controllers. The Controllers are a special force whose primary job is to track down androids who have gone renegade. Lt. Valentine Smith of The Controllers is under the tutelage of her superior, Amelia Roberts. This time it’s personal for Valentine as a bomb meant for Amelia is planted in the Director’s private apartment. But it’s still business as usual as Valentine is sent to assure an important interspecies meeting … Read more

NEW RELEASE: Red Dot – Mike Karpa

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Red Dot - Mike Karpa

QSFer Mike Karpa has a new gay sci-fi book out: Red Dot. After the disaster of global warming, the world has gotten its act together. People are positive, sensible and creating a better future and a just present. So, in a world where everyone makes good decisions, what could possibly go wrong? Well, other people. Twenty-something gay man Mardy dreams of becoming a full-time machine-tool artist. He brims with ideas, puts in the hours, has a solid circle of artist buddies—and forbidden friendships with artificial intelligences, the virtual slaves he works alongside of in his day job. But he’s always … Read more

REVIEW: Remember Me, Synthetica – K. Aten

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Remember Me, Synthetica - K. Aten

Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, AI, Nanotech LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Devon Get It On Amazon About The Book What happens when a woman loses her memory but gains a conscience? Dr. Alexandra Turing is a roboticist whose intellect is unrivaled in the field of artificial intelligence. While science has always come easy, Alexandra struggles to understand emotional cues and responses. Driven by the legacy of her late great-uncle, she dedicates her life to the Synthetica project at her father’s company, Organic Advancement Solutions (OAS).​ Her life is rebooted when she wakes from a coma, six months after being struck by a … Read more

REVIEW: Twisting Fates Book One: The Screening Routine – SMA

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Twisting Fates Book One: The Screening Routine - SMA

Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A mysterious AI rules the solar system with lies. Now, one rebellious student must find the truth and save us all. Enter the realm of the Routine in this sensually atmospheric introduction to the Twisting Fates saga. “It’s been a while since I’ve read a true sci-fi story that is so intriguing” “I was drawn in immediately—the imagery of the dystopian world [is] superb” “There is absolutely nothing run of the mill about this book” “I cannot wait for the second part … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: The Ethics of AI

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz Mitchell: What are some of the ethics around the use of AI? Are we using it in ways we shouldn’t? How have you explored this, or seen it explored in queer lit? 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: https://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: https://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT: Remember Me, Synthetica – K. Aten

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Remember Me, Synthetica - K. Aten

QSFer K. Aten has a new queer sci fi book out (Bi, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Pan): “Remember Me, Synthetica.” What happens when a woman loses her memory but gains a conscience? Dr. Alexandra Turing is a roboticist whose intellect is unrivaled in the field of artificial intelligence. While science has always come easy, Alexandra struggles to understand emotional cues and responses. Driven by the legacy of her late great-uncle, she dedicates her life to the Synthetica project at her father’s company, Organic Advancement Solutions (OAS). Her life is rebooted when she wakes from a coma, six months after being struck by … Read more