LGBTQ
NEW RELEASE: Songbroken – Heather Osborne
Heather Osborne has a new queer fantasy book out (gender fluid, poly): Songbroken. She sang a vow to learn to heal, but the person she needed to save was herself. Nils is a healer’s apprentice faced with a difficult choice. Only men are allowed to be healers. But if Nils denies her heart and chooses that path, neither a healer’s status nor the balm of study will make up for losing a chance at marriage with the person she loves. Instead, concealing her true self from everyone she knows, Nils risks an dangerous journey to the distant city, desperate to … Read more
COVER REVEAL/GIVEAWAY: Anticipated Angel – Laura Navarre
Laura Navarre has a new erotic MM sci-fi romance coming out in April – Anticipated Angel (Prequel to the Astral Heat Romance) – and we have the cover reveal. And there’s a giveaway! On an alien world that crucifies men for prohibited desires, two boyhood best friends risk the ultimate punishment to explore a forbidden passion. Nero: He’s the most intimidating guy at our intergalactic next-gen leaders’ camp, and his psycho galactic tyrant of a dad has a crucifixion fetish. Our two races are deadly enemies, but Dex was my boyhood best friend. Suddenly this summer, he’s all grown up—and suddenly he can’t seem … Read more
FOR READERS: Which Queer Superhero Resonates With You the Most?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Out of all the superheroes who have come out over the last decade or so, which one resonates most with you personally, and why? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe
MOVIES: The MCU’s Latest LGBTQ+ Character Has a Tragic Backstory
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will introduce fans to America Chavez, with a new trailer giving fans an early glimpse of the queer teen hero. Trailers for the upcoming Marvel sequel are keeping the plot a closely guarded secret. But one thing that has been confirmed is the introduction of a new queer character who looks set to be a key player. America Chavez, played by Xochitl Gomez, can be seen in the official Doctor Strange 2 trailer confronting a giant mummy-like creature in the multiverse, working alongside other sorcerers and punching an unknown foe. When she was … Read more
REVIEW: The Sigil – Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville
Genre: LGBT, Dark, Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Gender Fluid, Lesbian Reviewer: H.L. Get It On Amazon About The Book Lake’s brother Devlin was murdered right in front of him. Simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or was he? Why, then, does Lake think Devlin knew he was going to die before they ever set foot in the gas station that night? As he obsesses over his brother’s death, Lake begins to uncover a hidden world full of forbidden magic and growing danger. Now he’s stuck, caught between the world that his brother … Read more
REVIEW: The Beast Without – Christian Baines
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Reylan is everything a Sydney vampire aspires to be: wealthy, handsome and independent, carefully feeding off companions plucked from the gay bars of Oxford Street. When one of those companions is killed by Jorgas, a hot-headed young werewolf prowling his streets, Reylan reluctantly puts his cherished lifestyle of blood and boys on hold to help a mysterious alliance of supernatural beings track down the beast. It can’t be that hard… not when Jorgas keeps coming after him. But there’s more to this werewolf than … Read more
NEW RELEASE: A Symphony of Silence – Amir Lane
QSFers Amir Laene and N.J. Ember have a new queer contemporary rock ‘n roll fantasy out, Heavy Metal Magic book 3: A Symphony of Silence. Blood of the past. A curse returned. The Furies are in mourning, and without her sisters by her side, Lottie is drowning in resentment and grief. Her magic has left her, her band has scattered, and something dark is stirring inside her. Without the Goddess to guide her, Lottie is struggling to find the answers to recovering her severed magic. Isolation is taking its toll, and bigger dangers loom on the horizon. Desperate for any … Read more
NEW RELEASE: Complete with Shipwreck – E. M. Epps
QSFer E. M. Epps has a new MM epic fantasy out: Complete with Shipwreck. Four friends: A warrior. A warlord. A teacher. And a villain. How far will heroes go to protect their hard-won peace? As the leader of a small, forested valley territory, magician-warrior Nuho Kadza has three goals: First, protect his people from bandits and starvation.Second, avoid his little sister – who’s the new warlord in charge.Third, figure out how to have friends. The dust has scarcely settled from the last battle, which left tens of thousands dead. But there’s a new, subtle enemy on the rise. To … Read more
COVER REVEAL: Songbroken – Heather Osborne
Heather Osborne has a new queer fantasy book out (gender fluid, poly): Songbroken. And we have the cover reveal! The publication date is March 7th, 2022. She sang a vow to learn to heal, but the person she needed to save was herself. Nils is a healer’s apprentice faced with a difficult choice. Only men are allowed to be healers. But if Nils denies her heart and chooses that path, neither a healer’s status nor the balm of study will make up for losing a chance at marriage with the person she loves. Instead, concealing her true self from everyone … Read more