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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Hands We’re Given, by O.E. Tearmann

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O.E. Tearmann has a new MM (trans) hard sci fi/cyberpunk tale out, book one in their “Aces High, Jokers Wild” series: “The Hands We’re Given.” Aidan Headly never wanted to be the man giving orders. That’s fine with the Democratic State Force base he’s been assigned to command: they don’t like to take orders. Nicknamed the Wildcards, they used to be the most effective base against the seven Corporations owning the former United States in a war that has lasted over half a century. Now the Wildcards are known for creative insubordination, chaos, and commanders begging to be reassigned. Aidan … Read more

FOR READERS: How Much Science?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFers Sydney Blackburn and Naomi Tajedler: How much science do you like in your sci-fi? Does it matter to you if orbital mechanics are or are not taken into account, or if the source of food on a closed system like a space station is not mentioned as an aside? Do your expect your non-earth planets to have non-earth life forms (ie, equiv to tigers, bears, snakes, etc)? Note: YMMV depending on whether the story is romance or sci fi with queer characters. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome … Read more