FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Davina Jamison: In your opinion, what makes a good Sci Fi novel, is it the characters, how the world building is done, or a combination? Or…? 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
Welcome to “That Thing I Just Read (TTIJR) day on Queer Sci Fi. PLEASE MAKE THIS ITS OWN POST, NOT A COMMENT ON THIS ONE. This is a new weekly Friday reader feature where you can: a) share the great queer spec fic (sci fi, fantasy, horror, or paranormal) book you just read, and why you loved it so… b) ask for queer spec fic book recommendations. Please follow these guidelines: Make it a stand-alone post, not a comment on this post Do not promo your own books Please do not share negative posts/reviews. This is about sharing books we … Read more
FOR WRITERS & READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Ben Brock: I think we should talk about elves, because that’s Jim Comer’s favorite topic in the ENTIRE world. I feel as if we’d be doing him a huge disservice if we didn’t really explore elves and discuss their twinky bodies, pointy ears, and snotty attitudes. It’d also be great if Jim would post those pics of him cosplaying Legolas. Writers: This is a writer & reader chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of … Read more
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: For our writers out there, what tools do you use to stay organized on your writing and promotion? Writing apps, list apps, resource sites, etc? Share! 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
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: As writers, we need to stay focused on our work when we can find time to write. But as humans, we have so many distractions – family, work, social media, all that laundry… so how do you get yourself into the writing headspace and stay there? 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
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: What are some of your favorite writing and literary social media accounts? Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc? And why? 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
We’re starting a new thing on Saturdays on the QSF Facebook group – #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring trans ftm and mtf authors (tomorrow we’ll continue with Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary authors). If you’re a transgender spec fic author, tell us about yourself, your experiences as a trans author, and the books you write (with links, please). If you’re not transgender, you can still participate – share your favorite transgender authors. Note: Today’s #ownvoices is about authors who are transgender, not about transgender characters. Please treat … Read more
