Announcement: The Avian Emperor, by Pelaam
QSFer Pelaam has a new MM Sci-fi, steampunk alternate universe fantasy book out: Pinkerton man Bram McCabe likes to work alone. But when a madman titling himself the Avian Emperor … Read more
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We Already Have the Wheel. Frankenstein 1 – Strange Conception
Frankenstein Part 1 – Strange Conception. We know the myth of how Mary Shelley came to write the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. The myth is fairly factual but … Read more
For Readers: History of Modern Lesbian Romance
Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: A lot of queer fiction writers and readers think of lesbian romance as an “emerging” genre. But lesbian romance emerged as a … Read more
Announcement: The Last Atlantean, by Odin Alexander
QSFer Odin Alexander has a new sci fi book out: The Village was the place to see and be seen in 1920’s New York. Jazz, flappers, and endless parties. Doctor … Read more
Announcement: Because You Despise Me, by JS Cook
DSPP author JS Cook has a new historical book out: When Feldwebel Horst Stussel is murdered in Jake Plenty’s Moroccan brothel, local police chief Nicolas Renard suspects Jake’s involvement in … Read more
Announcement: Terror of the Frozen North, by Angelia Sparrow and Naomi Brooks
QSFer Angelia Sparrow and Naomi Brooks have a new paranormal book out: War is hell, but coming home is even harder. Edward Kilsby, Lord Withycombe, flying ace and noted adventurer, … Read more
Article: When ‘Womanless Weddings’ Were Trendy
History holds some of best quirks, don’t you think? How rich is a world that has a fundraising event like this one: When ‘Womanless Weddings’ Were Trendy Definitions of marriage … Read more
Know Your History: LGBT Themes in Speculative Fiction
Knowing the history of your genre gives you insight into how it’s viewed in the larger world. Why do publishers eschew works that push the boundaries? Which archetypes touch something … Read more
Announcement: The Lonely War, by Alan Chin
DSPP author Alan Chin has a new Alternative History book out: The realities of war are brutal for any man, but for a Buddhist like Andrew Waters, they’re unthinkable. And … Read more
Announcement: Origins, by Zev de Valera
QSFer Zev de Valera has a new historical fantasy book out, book 2 in his Amenhotep series: A new relationship. An ancient ring that you’ve slipped upon your finger. So … Read more