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New Release / Giveaway: The Vampire’s War – Damian Serbu

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The Vampire's War - Damian Serbu

QSFer Damian Serbu has a new MM paranormal romance out, Realm of the Vampire Council book 5: The Vampire’s War. And there’s a giveaway. War brews among vampires. Facing extinction at the hands of an ancient one, the Vampire Council plods along with a secret strategy. Jaret Bachmann, both vampire and witch, fears the Council elders move too slowly. He has the power to assist them in defeating their enemy, but the longer they keep him at arm’s length the more defiant he becomes. He’s already pushing the boundaries to assert his will when tragedy strikes, devastating him and compelling … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Pets in Spec Fic

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Pets in speculative fiction – readers, what are your faves? Writers, how have you incorporated them in your work? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Space Dogs!

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What are your favorite spec fic tales (queer or otherwise) featuring humankind’s best friend? Writers, write any? Writers: This is a reader & writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Becoming Human – Holly Gray

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Becoming Human - Holly Gray

Holly Gray has a new FF urban fantasy/paranormal romance out: “Becoming Human.” Jack Whitaker lives a grayscale life. But a violent, yellow-eyed woman; a tea-drinking animal in human form; and a woman in brown with devastating powers of healing have Jack rethinking the boundaries of reality. Marin, the woman in brown, is supposed to be the most important leader Jack will ever meet. She’s certainly the kindest, so Jack accepts the task of protecting her for a month from a violent duo with a supernatural ability to track their prey. Jack and Marin travel the country, healing humans and animals, … Read more

FOR READERS: Space Cats and Demon Dogs

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Let’s talk fluff – literally. What are your fave spec fic books featuring pets – specifically cats and dogs, and why? Links please. 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Life Minus Me, by Sara Codair

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Sara Codair has a new queer paranormal book out in the The Evanstar Chronicles: “Life Minus Me.” Mel is half Angel, but despite her ability to heal and read minds, she feels powerless to help anyone. When a prophecy shows a local pet supply store owner driving their car off a bridge, Mel sets out to stop it. Baily, owner of Barks and Bits, is barely holding it together. Things keep going wrong, and their depression spirals out of control. Just as they start wondering if they’d be better off dead, a new friend provides a glimmer of hope. But … Read more

FOR READERS: Pets in Print

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kelly Haworth: Readers, do you like pets in your stories? Got a favorite fluffer or cuddly kitteh that made the plot of a book that much more entertaining? 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

FOR READERS: Loving the Animals

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Amy Mills: What are your favorite uses of non-anthropomorphic animals in spec fic (and no, we’re NOT talking bestiality)? 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

FOR WRITERS: When Pets Attack (Your Keyboard)

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Marie Brown: How do you deal with your pets demanding attention while you write? Have you ever had cat-on-keyboard incidents that screw up your work? Has your dog ever eaten your favorite red pen and dyed his face red? A curious pet owner, currently straining to see the monitor around a cat, wants to know. Join the chat