solarpunk – Queer Sci Fi

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Review: KYN – Laurence Ramsay

January 19, 2023 by scott

Genre: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Hopepunk, Solarpunk LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Gender Fluid, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Poly Reviewer: Beáta Get It On Amazon About The Book In a near post-dystopian future, an immortal assassin fights to defend civilization’s last city from the encroaching threat of mysterious invaders – all while struggling to protect those he loves from the twisted machinations of those he was bred to serve. Action-packed and dripping with slick style, KYN is a queer, hopepunk anthem set in a post-dystopian world of blazing colour and neon grit. Hyperkinetic and irreverent, it’s a f*ck you to the ‘Bury your Gays’ trope, … Read more

Review: Foxhunt – Rem Wigmore

January 13, 2023 by scott

Genre: Sci-Fi, Solarpunk LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gender Fluid, Non-Binary, Transgender Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book In a lush solarpunk future, plants have stripped most of the poison from the air and bounty hunters keep resource hoarders in check. Orfeus only wants to be a travelling singer, famed and adored. She has her share of secrets, but she’s no energy criminal, so why does a bounty hunter want her dead? Not just any bounty hunter but the Wolf, most fearsome of all the Order of the Vengeful Wild. Orfeus will call in every favor she has to … Read more

Announcement / Giveaway: Dropnauts Audiobook – J. Scott Coatsworth

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by scott

J. Scott Coatsworth’s diverse hopepunk space opera Dropnauts Is out in audio, narrated by Kevin Earlywine. And there’s a giveaway! Life after the Crash. Over a century after the end of the Earth, life goes on in Redemption, the sole remaining Lunar colony, and possibly the last outpost of humankind in the Solar System. But with an existential threat burrowing its way into the Moon’s core, humanity must recolonize the homeworld. Twenty brave dropnauts set off on a mission to explore the empty planet. Four of them—Rai, Hera, Ghost and Tien—have trained for two-and-a-half years for the Return. They’re bound for … Read more

REVIEW: Dropnauts – J. Scott Coatsworth

May 10, 2021 by scott

Genre: Sci-Fi, Solarpunk, Hopepunk, Action-Adventure LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi, Ace, Trans Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks | Universal Buy Link About The Book Life after the Crash.Over a century after the end of the Earth, life goes on in Redemption, the sole remaining Lunar colony, and possibly the last outpost of humankind in the Solar System. But with an existential threat burrowing its way into the Moon’s core, humanity must recolonize the homeworld. Twenty brave dropnauts set off on a mission to explore the empty planet. Four of them—Rai, Hera, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Futures, Friends, and Other Firsts – Amara Lynn

April 27, 2021 by scott

QSFer Amara Lynn has a new queer sci-fi book out (bi, non-binary, queer): Futures, Friends, and Other Firsts. Sallon Lee is quiet, shy, and has no friends. They have no idea what they want for their future on the space station in which they live. But they do know one thing: they have a huge crush on Ignis. The problem is, Ignis is so cool and popular, and has no idea who Sal is. Sal has no chance with him. Then a chance encounter throws the two of them together, and Sal finds themself forming a fast friendship with Ignis, … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Solarpunk

November 25, 2020 by scott

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: As the world tries to transition off of carbon-based power, solar will become an important part of the mix. Writers, have you written solarpunk – sci fi involving a solar-powered future? 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/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

Announcement: Wings of Renewal Anthology

November 8, 2015 by scott

QSFer Jesse Elloris has a story in a fascinating new “solarunk dragon anthology: The future is vibrant, hopeful, and filled with dragons. In WINGS OF RENEWAL, twenty-two authors explore the exciting new subgenre of solarpunk through the lens of these majestic creatures. Whether they irrigate dry terrain or serve as spaceships, are mythic beasts come to life or biomechanical creations of man, these dragons show us a world where renewable energy overcomes gas and oil, and cooperation replaces competition. If you love fantasy/sci-fi fusion, this is an anthology you do not want to miss! So hop on solar wings, and … Read more