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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: All the Right Places: Short Stories by Wayne Goodman

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All the Right Places - Wayne Goodman

Wayne Goodman has a new gay spec fic/romance/historical fiction short story collection out: “All the Right Places.” “All the Right Places” is a collection of short stories, most written for submission to anthologies or collections. Starting in the near future and proceeding to the near past, men interact with other men in the pursuit of love and companionship. Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CAN | iBooks | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads Giveaway Wayne is giving away a $25 iTunes gift card with this tour – enter via Rafflecopter: a Rafflecopter giveaway Direct Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b60e8d47144/? Excerpt Gary had never seen the likes of the boy who just walked into … Read more

FOR READERS/WRITERS: Best Queer/Friendly Virtual Cons

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FOR READERS/WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: In this new age we live in, what are the best virtual cons you’ve attended? What did they do right, and what was lacking? What do you wanna see change? 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: Evermore: The Following – Ashley R. Singleton

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Evermore - Ashley R. Singleton

QSFer Ashley R. Singleton has a new lesbian spec fic romance out: “Evermore: The Following.” How long until a lover meets their destiny as a human? How long until a meeting of fates? How long will their love last without falling prey to a deadly virus? A destiny of many lovers rolls on until a darkness strikes them unawares. Will they survive to tell the tale? Get It At Amazon Excerpt Erin closed her eyes and took a deep breath to steady herself as she sat on the bench. One bronze hand was clasped tightly around a picture of Rose … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Quiet Afternoon Anthology

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A Quiet Afternoon anthology

There’s a new “low fi” spec fic anthology out that includes some queer stories and others by queer authors – “stories of wonder and the celebration of small successes”: “A Quiet Afternoon.” A Quiet Afternoon brings readers thirteen Low-Fi tales of gentle speculative fiction, stories of wonder and the celebration of small successes. Ease into worlds of quiet triumph and gracious victories; of found families and unlikely friendships; magical constructs, pensive mermaids, fairies and dragons and a barbecue sauce that will literally change your life. The stakes are low. The expectations are reasonable. The resolutions are satisfactory. Wrap yourself up in … Read more

FOR READERS: Seeing Yourself

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Michael Williams: What’s the first spec fic book, film, or TV show where you saw yourself and your own experience represented? Or has it not happened yet? 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

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

REVIEW: Travelers – V.S. Holmes

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Travelers - V.S. Holmes

Title: Travelers Series: Nel Bently Book 1 Author: V.S. Holmes Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Publisher: Amphibian Press Pages: 235 Reviewer: CC Get It On Amazon About The Book No one fights dirtier than an archaeologist. Foul-mouthed Dr. Nel Bently has every archaeologist’s dream: a pristine site, new crew, and a private patron to fund her passion for dirt. With her trowel barely into the dry earth of Chile’s coast, however, Nel learns their work is being sabotaged. The local activists Los Pobladores take issue with anyone brave or stubborn enough to set boots on their land. Nel refuses … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Asexual/Aromantic Spectrum Authors

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Every Saturday on the QSF Facebook group, we’re now hosting #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring authors who are asexual or aromantic or on the ace/aro spectrum and who write ace or aro, etc characters in speculative fiction. #ownvoices FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf If you’re an ace or aro author, tell us about yourself, your experiences as an author, and the spec fic books you write (especially those with ace or aro characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your … Read more