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ANNOUNCEMENT: Stations of Life, by Chloe Spencer

Stations Of Life, By Chloe Spencer

QSFer Chloe Spencer has a new FF fantasy romance out: “Stations of Life.” Juniper “June” and Eloise have been together since they were fifteen, and have been married for four years. When they first became friends, June fell in love with Eloise’s bubbly personality, but now, she can only see her wife’s flaws: recklessness, impulsiveness, and the ability to make any situation more complex than it should be. Fed up, June declares she wants a divorce and leaves. But the universe has other plans for her. When June boards the light rail home one day, she falls asleep and wakes … Read more

ANOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Women of Dauphine, by Deb Jannerson

The Women of Dauphine

Deb Jannerson has a new FF historical paranormal book out: “The Women Of Dauphine.” When Cassie’s family moves into a decrepit house in New Orleans, the only upside is her new best friend. Gem is witty, attractive, and sure not to abandon Cassie—after all, she’s been confined to the old house since her murder in the ’60s. As their connection becomes romantic, Cassie must keep more and more secrets from her religious community, which hates ghosts almost as much as it hates gays. Even if their relationship prevails over volatile parents and brutal conversion therapy, it may not outlast time. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Tales From Ardulum, by J.S. Fields

Tales from Ardulum

J.S. Fields has a new FF sci fi book out: Tales From Ardulum. One year after saving the Neek homeworld and redefining the people’s religion, the crew of the Scarlet Lucidity returns to the Charted Systems for a much-needed break. For Nicholas and Yorden, the Systems will always be home, but for Emn and Atalant, too many memories compound with Emn’s strange new illness to provide much relaxation. TALES FROM ARDULUM continues the journey of Atalant, Emn, Yorden, Nicholas, and Salice as they try to define their place in a galaxy that no longer needs them while battling the artifacts … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: At the Trough, by Adam Knight

At the Trough

Adam Knight has a new FF sci fi book out: At the Trough. In a future where schools have no teachers and no classrooms, Jennifer Calderon is the perfect student. Every day she watches her video modules, plays her edu games, and never misses an answer. Life is comfortable in the Plex, a mile-wide apartment building. Corporations and brand names surround her and satisfy her every want and need. Then one day, her foul-mouthed, free-spirited, 90’s-kitsch-wearing girlfriend Melody disrupts everything. She introduces her to a cynical, burned-out former teacher, who teaches them the things no longer taught in school. Poetry. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Finding Aurora, by Rebecca Langham

QSFer Rebecca Langham has a new FF fantasy book out: Finding Aurora. Aurora Rose slumbers in the city of Oldpass, a cursed kingdom once allied with Grimvein. The victim of a malicious spell, she is powerless to control her own fate. At least, that’s how the story goes. Now, as Grimvein faces attack, Prince Amir has been tasked with the life-threatening rescue of Aurora, his parents hopeful he will marry the princess and secure safety for their kingdom. Talia, the strongest spellcaster in the known lands, protects and guides the prince in his quest to save a woman that threatens … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Divide, by A.M. Rycroft

The Divide

QSFer A.M. Rycroft has a new FF fantasy book out, third in her Corroption of Honor series: The Divide. The kingdom is falling. Shaun Grayson is a knight on the run with a mad creature inside her, fighting to find the princess who can save her and the realm. Shaun gave up on proving to the new king that she’s not a traitor to the realm as he claims. Lost without Sara and hellbent on finding her, she broke free from her prison and made a deal with the king’s enemy. The dark sorceress promised to help Shaun use the … Read more

Will There Be Lesbian Romance in the New Ghostbusters Film?

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Four of the funniest people in the industry, full stop, star in the film: Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon. There appears to be some flirting with McKinnon’s edgy, short-haired, slightly off-kilter character, Jillian Holtzmann, and Wiig’s straight-laced scientist Erin Gilbert… Full story from Gay Star News

For Readers: History of Modern Lesbian Romance

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 genre in the early 20th century. What are some of the older FF titles you’ve read and most enjoyed? And how has the genre evolved over time? 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