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ANNOUNCEMENT: Evergreen, by Cari Z

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Evergreen

QSFer Cari Z has a new MM sci fi book out: “Evergreen.” Soldiers. Explorers. Lovers. Broken apart. Cy Konstantin and Scottie Andrews are supposed to make Project Evergreen’s one-way trip to Mars together. A near-fatal accident during training knocks Cy into a coma for half a year, and out of Project Evergreen. He works his way back to Scottie’s side, but he can’t rejoin the mission. Once Scottie leaves, they’re destined to live millions of miles apart for the rest of their lives. A deadly accident on Mars might spell the end of their distant romance, though—or be the thing … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Renegades from the Time War, by Gordon Phillips

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Renegades from the Time War

Gordon Phillips has a new MM sci fi book out: “Renegades From the Time War.” Carl Obermeier, a cadet at the Time Corps Academy, discovers he has been admitted to his second year on Conditional status. This is due to his high “emotional liability.” He is advised to mediate and study the precepts and disciplines of the Corps. But on his first day back, his class is shown an example of Temporal Crime committed by the Time Pirates, enemy of the Ordered Society, and he is smitten by the pirate Armand’s beauty. Troubled, Carl remains true to the Corps when … Read more

REVIEW: Alien Hands, by Storm Caywood

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Alien Hands

Title: Alien Hands Author: Storm Caywood Genre: Sci Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Carnation Books Pages: 102 Reviewer: Starlight Get It On Amazon About The Book An interstellar romance awaits you in this scorching hot novella… Adil Raif is a relief-effort doctor on a space station orbiting a war-torn planet. Disconnected from life on Earth, he’s looking for sex, adventure, relief from boredom–anything but love. Esihle Queran is an alien refugee on the station who never tells the whole truth. He’s given up on ever returning to his planet, and knows that love is for other, better men. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Autumn on Mars, by SMA

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Autumn on Mars

QSFer SMA has a new MM fantasy romance out, book one in the Four Seasons Cycle: “Autumn on Mars.” Tripp doesn’t know who he is, how he got here, or why this gorgeous man with dark eyes is the only familiar thing in sight. But he does know this: It’s Autumntide on Mars and love is in the air! —Embrace the wonders of Fall in this dreamy and evocative MM seasonal romance—Louisa May Alcott meets the science fantasy of Ray Bradbury! Tripp is a young employee of the Division, corporate authority in the Crater region. Reserved and sardonic, he’s inexplicably … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Trans Space Octopus Congregation, by Bogi Takács

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QSFer Bogi Takács has a new queer sci fi collection out: “The Trans Space Octopus Congregation.” This new collection from the Lambda Literary Award-winning author and editor of Transcendent 2 2 offers plenty of thrills – and bonus tentacles – for readers of LGBTQ-focused speculative literature. The stories range from magical space opera to cheerful body horror and historical fantasy, always with a sense of hope amid adversity. The mystical and magical merge with the scientific and technological: sacred texts gain new interpretations in the light of nuclear physics, and people save a forest with computer science. Cephalopods build alliances and research … Read more

REVIEW: The Demon of Hagermarsh, by Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus

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The Demon of Hagermarsh

Title: The Demon of Hagermarsh  Series: Virasana Empire: Sir Yaden Book One Author: Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus Genre: Sci Fi/Fantasy/Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 276 Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book “The Emperor cares for each and every one of his subjects.” Many consider the catchphrase of the imperial Lotus Knights to be nothing more but well-polished propaganda, but for Yaden, it is a way of life. A young Lotus Knight himself, his first mission in service of the Emperor sends him to the remote village of Hagermarsh, a suspiciously friendly place on … Read more

REVIEW: The Last Run, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Last Run

Title: The Last Run Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 98 Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Sera is the last runner from Earth, bringing badly needed supplies to the Tharassas Colony across a twenty-five year gulf between the planets. Jas works on a hencha farm to make ends meet, harvesting berries from the semi-sentient plants. Neither one that knows their lives—and worlds—are about to change forever. The Review I love sci-fi movies and tv shows and when it comes to sci-fi books not so much … Read more

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

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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

FOR READERS & WRITERS: My Favorite Spec Fic Tropes

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: What are certain plot and character features in sci fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror that you simply can’t get enough of? Writers: This is a 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/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Time Turns, by C.B. Lewis

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Time Turns, By C.B. Lewis

QSFer C.B. Lewis has a new gay sci fi book out: Time Turns. As a consultant analyst for the most technologically advanced firms in the country, Danny Ferguson knows he’s seen a lot of crazy stuff, but nothing comes close to his newest position at the Temporal Research Institute, the world’s foremost time travel organisation. The corrupted piece of code Ferguson found on the TRI’s closed network is a serious concern for Lysander O’Donohue, the director of the TRI. Unable to trust his own people—any one of whom might be the source—he’s forced to put all his trust in Danny … Read more