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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Spymaster’s Secret , by Antonia Aquilante

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The Spymaster's Secret

QSFer Antonia Aquilante has a new gay fantasy book out: in the Chronicles of Tournai series: “The Spymaster’s Secret.” Alexander is doing his best to settle into life in Tournai’s royal palace after years living outside the country due to his father’s diplomatic work. The sense of belonging and home he feels is overwhelming, but none of his plans are going as he imagined. Many see him as only a lovely, charming adornment of the royal court and underestimate both his intelligence and abilities. His attraction to Marcus, a mysterious older man who does work for the prince, Alexander’s cousin, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pine Tree Mary, by Ofelia Gränd

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Pine Tree Mary

QSFer Ofelia Gränd has a new MM urban fantasy book out: “Pine Tree Mary.” Detective Quinn Manning wants nothing more than to see Diamond Dace, one of Fagerdal’s most notorious drug lords, behind bars. After years of the man eluding the authorities, when Manning accidentally stumbles onto an opportunity to catch the powerful dealer red-handed, he doesn’t hesitate. But what should be a simple tail instead drops Manning into a real-life world of myth and legend. Hush is a hulder, a forest spirit also known as a pine tree Mary. Since the beginning of time, his people have lived in … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: My Favorite Spec Fic Tropes

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: What are certain plot and character features in sci fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror that you simply can’t get enough of? 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: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

REVIEW: When Heroes Fall, by Andrew Q. Gordon

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When Heroes Fall - Andrew Q. Gordon

Title: When Heroes Fall Series: Champion of the Gods Book Five  Author: Andrew Q. Gordon Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/DSP Publications Pages: 438 Reviewer: Kel Johnson, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book It took the Seven to create the world, each to rule Their own, until Neldin sought to rule it all. The Six defeated Neldin three millennia ago, but time has no meaning to a god. Before the dust settled from the first conflict, both sides set in motion plans for the next one. As Champion of the Six, Farrell, with Kel’s … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Her True Form, by Melody Avant

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Her True Form

QSFer Melody Avant has a new LGBT (bi/poly/trans MTF) fantasy romance out: “Her True Form.” Her True Form is the first in a series exploring the struggles and issues a trans woman can experience, through the lens of a fantasy world. A transgender fantasy romance novel, it follows Yvette, a young transgender mage who is willing to face all manner of monsters and threats in order to gain her true form, with just her magic and her guardian, Gervas, to keep her safe. Get It At Amazon Excerpt “Now, I understand that you believe you’re a girl–” “Am a girl,” … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Athena, by R. Cane

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Athena

QSFer R. Cane has a new queer fantasy book out: Athena. Speculative location-driven chick lit (should maybe be peoplelit)? In this novella a bright, beautiful woman visiting Provincetown, MA feels attracted to a local artist, despite being at odds with one another. Paths continually crossing, they are compelled to puzzle through their confusing sense of familiarity with a few unusual supporters. Their truth could lead them a bit outside the norm, wandering toward speculative story telling not at all out of place for intriguing Provincetown, MA. Flirting with romance, a little fantasy, even a bit of gender wonderment, the story … Read more

DISCUSSION: Wingfic

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Let’s talk wingfic. What are your favorite stories about people with wings – angels, faeries, and others who take to the skies under their own power? Because what story wouldn’t be better with a few wings? Writers: This is a reader and 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.

REVIEW: Sunkissed Feathers & Severed Ties, by Kellie Doherty

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Sunkissed Feathers & Severed Ties

Title: Sunkissed Feathers and Severed Ties  Series: Broken Chronicles Book One Author: Kellie Doherty Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual Publisher: Self Pages: 335 Reviewer: Sherry, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Misti Eildelmann is a Vagari—a race whose innate crafting ability is connected to the creatures of the world. She’s also a Moon Knight. Misti is fighting a banished one when he slips a pendant around her neck that saps her strength. The pendant is dangerous. Deadly even. It harnesses crafting in a way not seen before, so she sets off to find help. Old and new … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Killing Spell, by Shane Ulrrein

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The Killing Spell, By Shane Ulrrein

QSFer Shane Ulrrein has a new gay fantasy book out: “The Killing Spell.” The Killing Spell is a new young adult fantasy novel that tells the story of Edward Peach, a fourteen-year-old wizard who gets accepted into a prestigious all-boys boarding school for wizards and falls in love with another boy. Edward and the other boy soon realize their attraction for each other, immediately causing controversy in the academy as the first students from feuding houses to come together, especially in a school where house rivalry can end in murder. Edward’s new relationship puts him to the ultimate test as … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Shattered Shards (Audio), by Stephen J. Wolf

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Shattered Swords

QSFer Stephen J. Wolf has a new queer fantasy book out in audio format: Shattered Shards. The shattered shards in a shattered land…. With the fall of the prisoner’s tower, Dariak and his companions head west toward his home kingdom of Hathreneir. The group struggles against feral creatures while striving to avoid the king’s soldiers. With each piece of the Red Jade, Dariak’s powers grow, but – as in Pindington – he can’t always control them. As the group journeys through the opposing kingdoms, each member must confront his or her past. Though they gather allies along the way, the … Read more