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ANNOUNCEMENT: Threadbare, by Elle E. Ire
QSFer Elle E. Ire has a new FF sci fi book out: Threadbare. All cybernetic soldier Vick Corren wanted was to be human again. Now all she wants is Kelly. But machines can’t love. Can they? With the computerized implants that replaced most of her brain, Vick views herself as more machine than human. She’s lost her memory, but worse, can no longer control her emotions, though with the help of empath Kelly LaSalle, she’s holding the threads of her fraying sanity together. Vick is smarter, faster, impervious to pain… the best mercenary in the Fighting Storm, until odd flashbacks … Read more
REVIEW: Overcoming Fear, by Grace R. Duncan
Title: Overcoming Fear Series: Pandemus Chronicles Book 3 Author: Grace R. Duncan Genre: sci fi, romance LGBTQ+ Category: gay / bi Publisher: Self Pages: 25 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book It’s been four years since a global pandemic has ravaged the world and almost a year since Mark and Duncan had their fateful meeting at a tiny pharmacy. Duncan has spent that time doing everything he could to ease Mark’s fears of losing him—fears that go beyond the normal danger of their new world. When a minister and his wife seek out … Read more
REVIEW: Guarding His Melody, by Victoria Sue
Title: Guarding His Melody Series: Enhanced World Author: Victoria Sue Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: MM /Gay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 200 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book Deaf since childhood, Sebastian Armitage had a promising musical future until his dreams were shattered when he transformed at twelve years old. In a world where enhanced humans are terrorized and imprisoned, his life shrinks around him even more as he suffers the torment of his father’s experimental research to enable him to hear. Gray Darling—struggling with the scars left by his experience in Afghanistan—agrees to provide short-term personal … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Absolute Heart, by Michael Vance Gurley
QSFer Michael Vance Gurley has the first book out in a new YA/steampunk series – Infernal Instruments of the Dragon Book: “Absolute Heart.” As the British Empire builds power based on new clockwork and steam technology, Ireland draws its might from its potent magical traditions. Only two boys with little in common can end the fighting between the two nations and prevent a terrible worldwide war. Gavin Haveland’s dreams are in the sky with the airships, while his reality as a High Councilman’s son means hiding secrets that will get him executed if revealed. Orion of Oberon is not just … Read more
FOR READERS: Favorite Flavor of Sci Fi?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: What flavor of sci fi rocks your world? Hard sci fi? Speculative? Dystopian? Sci-Fi-Fantasy Fusion? MM Romance with a Sci Fi angle? And why? 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
ANNOUNCEMENT: Raise the Stakes, by O. E. Tearmann
QSFer O. E. Tearmann has a new queer cyberpunk book out in the “Aces High Jokers Wild series: Raise the Stakes. It starts when you’re always afraid. Seven Corporations run the former United States on the codes of conduct their founders set down. You’re signed into a Corporate contract the day you’re born. And the fear of dropping in the Citizen Standing Scores keeps people in line. What choice is there? The Democratic State Force has fought for the return of democracy for decades, but they need the restless population of America to fight beside them if they’re going to … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sovereign of Psiere, By K. Aten
QSFer K. Aten has a new FF sci fi/steampunk romance ou, book one in the Mystery of the Makers series: The Sovereign Of Psiere. Psiere is a world of intrigue where old ideology meets new. The Makers built massive pyramids on each continent and filled them with encrypted texts and advanced technology. The two suns, Archeos and Illeos shine down on a mostly undiscovered planet with a psionic race of people living on land, and violent sea people below the water. The Queen seeks to make the world a better place for all Psierians but her daughter, Royal Sovereign Connate … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Warp Gate Concerto, by Dorian Graves
Dorian Graves has a new M/NB sci fi book out: “Warp Gate Concerto.” And there’s a giveaway! Nulani, Ashua, and Silna are alien soulmates on the run from their oppressive homeworld. When their past catches up to them, they find themselves lost and separated on a deadly jungle planet. To survive, they’ll have to face everything—from floral reptiles to pain-eating scientists—with only their wits and mind-altering music on their sides. But they soon learn they aren’t the only ones in need of rescue. An underground laboratory houses genetically altered superweapon Kozrin, who is not only a reminder of the war … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Migration – Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Anthology #5
Queer Sci Fi has just released the annual QSF Flash Fiction anthology. This year, the theme is “Migration.” MI-GRA-TION (noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300 word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers … Read more