LGBT people are regarded as “the Other,” and sci-fi and fantasy specializes in characters who are “the Other.” And “the Other” is often perceived as a metaphor or stand in … Read more
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Elizabeth Noble: How do you plan a novel? Do you have any superstitions about writing/planning or naming a novel? What writing tools … Read more
QSFer Dani Hermit and Nevi Star have a rereleased MM fantasy/horror book out: This is the first installment of an on-going series that spans the genres of horror, scifi, humor, … Read more
Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer LV Lloyd: How do you turn a great short story into a great novel? Is it even a good idea to try? Do you … Read more
Oh come on, get your mind out of the gutter. We’re talking story length. What do you like to read? Flash fiction? (1k or less) Short stories? (1k-20k) Novellas? (20-50k) … Read more
I’ve decided to take the advice of my friend Jackson Cordd and let one of my short stories become a novel. Well, actually, three novels. It started out as a … Read more