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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Behind the Sun, Above the Moon Anthology

Behind The Sun, Above The Moon Anthology

NineStar Press has a new Non-Binary sci fi/fantasy antho out with a number of QSF authors: “Behind the Sun, Above the Moon.” A Queer anthology inspired by magic and the cosmos, a vast and beautiful place where planets, stars, comets—entire galaxies, even—live without borders, specifications or binaries. Stories span science fiction, science fantasy, contemporary, fabulism and magical realism, and celebrate Non-binary and Transgender characters. Stories in the anthology: twice-spent comet by Ziggy Schutz From Dusk to Dying Sun by Paige S. Allen Lost/Found by Brooklyn Ray Awry with Dandelions by J.S. Fields The Far Touch by S.R. Jones Ink and … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: To the Flame, by A.E. Ross

To The Flame, By A.E. Ross

A.E. Ross has a new Gay/Non Binary paranormal book out: “To the Flame.” Seattle boy Emerson Oakley is about to find that the strangest thing about his first year at West Virginia’s Vance University isn’t the neighbor in the next dorm over, who ghosts him after one kiss. It’s the fact that he keeps having his life saved by a stranger who seems to know about each accident before it happens. Morrie Crisp, whose moth-person powers finally emerged at the most inconvenient time, is just trying to figure out how to deal with their crush on the boy next door, … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Transgender, Gender Fluid, Non-Conforming & Non-Binary

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We’re starting a new thing on Saturdays on the QSF Facebook group – #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring trans, non-conforming, gender fluid and non-binary authors who write similar characters. #ownvoices If you’re an enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author, tell us about yourself, your experiences author, and the books you write (especially those with similar characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your favorite enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author authors and their works … Read more

REVIEW: Tri-Galactic Trek, by Mary E. Lowd

Tri-Galactic Trek

Title: Tri-Galactic Trek Series: Nexus Nine Book 0 Author: Mary E. Lowd Genre: Sci Fi, Uplift, Furry LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Non-Binary Publisher: Fur Planet Pages: 224 Reviewer: Michael B. Get It On Amazon | Fur Planet About The Book Join Captain Pierre Jacques and the intrepid crew of the Starship Initiative on their grand journey through the universe. In addition to the loyal dogs and clever cats onboard, meet an Ursine exchange officer and a photosynthetic green otteroid from the planet Cetazed, not to mention the only android in the fleet—an androgynous arctic fox. In this episodic novel, you will … Read more

Toy Company Introduces Range of Gender-Neutral and LGBT-Inclusive Toys

A London toy fair has revealed a range of gender-neutral and ‘socially conscious’ toys that are set to hit the shops in 2020, including an adorable LGBT+ rainbow named Archie – pun fully intended, we assume. The colourful plush toy is the star of The Mark Makers early reading range of books and soft toys, made by Eduk8. He comes with a colouring book that teaches children ‘how to use curves’, and he also has a pal called Lionel, a soldier who prefers straight lines. It’s a sign that Britain’s top toy manufacturers are becoming more socially conscious as they … Read more

Queer Black Furry SonicFox Named Outsports Non-Binary Person of the Year

SonicFox

Queer black furry e-sports champion SonicFox has been named the first-ever Non-Binary Person of the Year by Outsports. The gamer, real name Dominique McLean, is the first person to win the new Outsports category and is also the first person from e-sports to win one of Outsports’ LGBT+ sports awards. SonicFox is sponsored by Echo Fox, and they came out as gay in August 2018 – by tweeting “I’m gay” minutes after winning a world champion gaming title. Full Story From Pink News

Merriam-Webster’s 2019 Word Of The Year Is “They”

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The language mavens at Merriam-Webster have declared the personal pronoun “they” their word of the year based on a 313 percent increase in look-ups on the company’s search site, Merriam-Webster.com, this year when compared with 2018. “They” got an early start last January with the rise of model Oslo Grace on top fashion runways. The Northern Californian identifies as transgender nonbinary, walking in both men’s and women’s shows around the world. Another look-up spike occurred in April, when U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, got emotional while talking of her gender-nonconforming child during a House committee hearing as she advocated for … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Transgender, Gender Fluid, Non-Conforming & Non-Binary

We’re starting a new thing on Saturdays on the QSF Facebook group – #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring trans, non-conforming, gender fluid and non-binary authors who write similar characters. #ownvoices If you’re an enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author, tell us about yourself, your experiences author, and the books you write (especially those with similar characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your favorite enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author authors and their works … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Shoreless Sea, by J. Scott Coatsworth

The Shoreless Sea

QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi book out, the final book in his Liminal Sky trilogy: “The Shoreless Sea.” And books one and two are on sale! As the epic trilogy hurtles toward its conclusion, the fight for the future isn’t over yet. It could lead to a new beginning, or it might spell the end for the last vestiges of humankind. The generation ship Forever has left Earth behind, but a piece of the old civilization lives on in the Inthworld—a virtual realm that retains memories of Earth’s technological wonders and vices. A being named … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Transgender, Gender Fluid, Non-Conforming & Non-Binary

We’re starting a new thing on Saturdays on the QSF Facebook group – #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring trans, non-conforming, gender fluid and non-binary authors who write similar characters. #ownvoices If you’re an enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author, tell us about yourself, your experiences author, and the books you write (especially those with similar characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your favorite enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author authors and their works … Read more