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ANNOUNCEMENT: Darlings of New Midnight, by Andrea Speed

March 12, 2020 by scott

QSFer Andrea Speed has a new queer fantasy book out: “Darlings of New Midnight.” There’s more than one way to interpret destiny. The Son of Satan, a demon hunter, a mummy, a witch, a harpy, and the messenger of an elder god walk into a bar… and try to prevent the apocalypse? The devil isn’t thrilled, and frankly the angels aren’t either. But from the bowels of Hell to the chilly Halls of Heaven, from Thailand to Tacoma to the bottom of the ocean, this ragtag group of supernaturals plans to fight the prophecy and save the world or die … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, by Olivia helling

March 5, 2020 by scott

QSFer Olivia Helling has a new bi/gay historical fantasy romance out: “Requiem Inverted.” A trapped recruit. A genius sorcerer. When war turns the world upside down, will they dare to fight for love? Ben knew the price for surviving the exalted University of Magic: keep his head down and his mouth shut, no matter what. He never expected to attract the interest of the genius magician Maurice. He certainly never dreamed that Maurice would love him back. Whether experimenting in his laboratory or protesting the current regime, Maurice has never found a problem he can’t argue his way out of. … Read more

REVIEW: Fallen Love, by Alex Stargazer

March 5, 2020 by scott

Title: Fallen Love Series: Fallen Book One Author: Alex Stargazer Genre: YA/Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 328 Reviewer: Sharonica Get It On Amazon About The Book Upperclassman Conall is rich, impeccably dressed, and set for a prestigious career in the Party hierarchy. He doesn’t lack for anything—except, maybe, love. When he finds Mark, alone, abandoned and hurt, he doesn’t expect one act of kindness to alter the course of his life forever. There is more to Mark than Conall can even dream of. The beautiful, vulnerable boy Conall knows is not human. A dark power lies within Mark. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: An Invitation To Love, by Blaine D. Arden

March 3, 2020 by scott

QSFer Blaine D. Arden has a new MM gay fantasy romance out: “An Invitation To Love.” When Dominick has to attend a six-day dragon mating ceremony, he wants to avoid speaking to anyone for fear his severe stutter will send possible suitors running. However, Lysander and Zachary, both from different cultures with a thing for redheads, refuse to let him hide. Worse, they actively pursue him, even after Dominick mucks up their first encounter. Against the backdrop of a ceremony that takes testing endurance, strength, and acoustics to new heights, differences between languages, customs, and expectations create an obstacle course … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Trust No Alpha, by Wendy Rathbone

March 1, 2020 by scott

QSFer Wendy Rathbone has a new MM fantasy/omegaverse romance out: “Trust No Alpha.” It’s a world gone mad. The Alphas are out of control. When you discover you’re not who you thought you were, the nightmare begins. KRIS At age eighteen, life as he knows it is over for Kris. A secret to his nature he was not aware of has been revealed. Now, kept as a prisoner in a locked room in the mansion of his wealthy father, Kris is at the mercy of Alpha laws and Alpha domination. Things take a turn for the worse when his own … Read more

FOR READERS: Favorite Shows

March 1, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: What are you all time favorite science fiction/fantasy or speculative fiction TV shows? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Summer of Smoke and Sin, by TJ Nichols

February 28, 2020 by scott

QSFer TJ Nichols has a new MM historical urban fantasy out: “A Summer of Smoke and Sin.” To stop a serial killer a detective will need to explore his own vices… Nathanial Bayard wants nothing more than to find the nobleman creating snuff pornography. If he fails, his career in the recently formed nobility taskforce will be over and as the youngest son he’ll be forced to obey his father and join the church. But a life of celibacy doesn’t appeal. Nathanial has never even kissed another man, fearing for his soul and his reputation. Jericho Fulbright has never lived … Read more

REVIEW: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird, by K.L. Noone

February 28, 2020 by scott

Title: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird Series: Kitten & Witch Author: K.L. Noone Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay MM Publisher: JMS Books Pages: 56 Reviewer: Eric Alan Westfall Get It On Amazon About The Book Thomas East was meant to be the youngest Arch-Mage in history, a magical genius and a solver of problems. But he hadn’t expected quite so many problems — not to mention the endless meetings, bureaucracy, and political negotiations. So he’s currently hiding in a sleepy California seaside town, working in an ice cream parlor and avoiding everyone he’s let down … until a firebird … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Havesskadi, by Ava Kelly

February 26, 2020 by scott

QSFer Ava Kelly has a new ace fantasy book out: “Havesskadi.” The red dragon is hunting her own. Up in the icy peaks of the northern mountains, Orsie Havesskadi spends his days hiding from her, but eventually he is found and his dragon magic stolen. Cursed to wander the lands as a mortal unless he recovers his magic before twenty-four rising crescents have passed, Orsie embarks on an arduous journey. Spurred by the whispers in his mind, his quest takes him to a castle hidden deep in a forest. Arkeva Flitz, a skilled garrison archer, discovers an abandoned castle in … Read more

New Movie Musical Planned Based on Book About Genderqueer Prince

February 24, 2020 by scott

The songwriters behind Disney’s Frozen have announced their next project will be the movie musical adaptation of an award-winning graphic novel about a genderqueer prince. Academy Award winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and husband Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco, Frozen 2) are working on a movie musical adaptation of Jen Wang’s 2018 The Prince and the Dressmaker, they told Playbill. Set in Paris at the dawn of the modern age, the book tells the story of 16-year-old Prince Sebastian, whose parents are hoping to find him a suitable bride. He isn’t interested, however, and knows his love of wearing dresses will make him … Read more