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REVIEW: Ta Weezo’s Blues, by Layla Dorine

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Ta Weezo’s Blues

Title: Ta Weezo’s Blues Author: Layla Dorine Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay/MM Publisher: NineStar Press Pages: 86 Reviewer: Melissa Brus, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Sabre never had any intentions of becoming the teacher’s pet. In fact, most of his school years have been spent trying to avoid attention. The scar that mars his cheek has made him wary of strangers, their questions and prying eyes leave him feeling exposed in ways he’s uncomfortable with. Accustomed to blending in, he lurks around the shadows in the back of classrooms, turning in exemplary work but rarely taking … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Dragon’s Rebel, by Jacqueline Rohrbach

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The Dragon's Rebel

QSFer Jacqueline Rohrbach has a new MM fantasy book out: The Dragon’s Rebel. Cheron, former rebel leader and newly crowned king, comes to Wren Gardens on a holy mission to free his goddess from exile and bring peace to his kingdom, but he’s distracted by an unholy and very beautiful concubine, Ekos. Ekos may be more than a simple love slave, though. The King of Wren Gardens seems afraid of the strange and often blasphemous concubine and swears the man is cursed. Cheron agrees, especially when Ekos mocks and taunts Cheron’s sense of honor. But the urge to distance himself … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Hidden Places

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hidden worlds

FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Alicia Nordwell: A lot of ancient cultures came up with stories to explain natural phenomena with mythical reasonings. Science had explanations for many unknowns from the past, but what about the places in the world we still dare not go? Deep inside volcanoes, the Marianas Trench, the center of the world? Many authors of the past have written fantastical stories creating whole new worlds inside the one we think we know… but what do you think is hiding in the mysterious beyonds? What have you written about this? Writers: This is a … Read more

FILM: “Transparent” Creator Jill Soloway to Replace Bryan Singer on “Red Sonja”

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Red Sonja

“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway is replacing Bryan Singer as the director and writer of the film “Red Sonja,” based on the 1973 Marvel comic. The replacement announcement follows numerous rape and sexual assault allegations from underage boys against Singer as detailed in a lengthy report from the Atlantic in March. Full Story at The Washington Blade

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Predatory, by Brooklyn Ray

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Predatory

QSFer Brooklyn Ray has a new MM paranormal book out in the Port Lewis Witches series: Predatory. Donovan Quinn is faced with the impossible: unleashing the wild energy inside him. In the aftermath of a rushed, thoughtless sacrifice, his circle mates brainstorm a plan to appease the Queen of Water. Meanwhile, Donovan desperately tries to find a way to access the lonely Earth magic hiding inside him.​ But with his heart reaching for Tyler, the aggressive and volatile head witch of his circle, and friendships being tested at every turn, Donovan is at a standstill with his magic. Saving his … Read more

Me Me Monday!

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Me Me Monday

Welcome to M3: ME ME MONDAY at our FB discussion group – your chance to pop in and tell us about your latest success. Have a new book or short story coming out? Let us know. Just sell something? Let us know so we can cheer you on. HOW IT WORKS: I’ll pin this topic to the top of our FB discussion page for the day. –Please post your announcement as a separate post so we can comment on yours specifically –Check out the other posts and congratulate and share them too! And congratulations!!!

TV: Marvel Gets a Trans Character

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Jessica Jones

The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced its first ever transgender character in season 3 of Jessica Jones, released on Netflix on June 14. In a major step towards trans inclusion, show runners added the character of a transgender assistant at Jessica’s detective agency, played by the openly trans actress Aneesh Sheth. Sheth, who is originally from Pune in India but moved to America as a child, said it had been an “exciting” opportunity to play the character of Gillian in the final season of the show. “I am transgender and the character of Gillian is also trans. But there’s no mention … Read more

REVIEW: The Man Inside Me, by Sean Kerr

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The Man Inside Me

Title: The Man Inside Me Author: Sean Kerr Genre: Gothic Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay/MM Publisher: SGK Publications Pages: 202 Reviewer:Melissa Brus, Paranormal Romance Guild Review Team Get It On Amazon About The Book Victorian London is a difficult place to be when you are gay, as Henry and Gabriel know all too well. When they were young at Oxford University, Henry and Gabriel’s love burned hot and bright, and they thought to change the world together until a devastating tragedy ripped them apart. Now, as youth fades away, Henry can no longer stand to see his own reflection in the mirror. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Amulet, by Pelaam

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The Amulet

QSFer Pelaam has a new MM fantasy short book out: The Amulet. When Shaw misses his connection, it opens a doorway to a world he never knew existed. Not only does he discover mythological creatures aren’t just myths, but he learns he, his mother, and his sister share a family secret. Given an amulet by the handsome but enigmatic Drake, Shaw plunges unprepared into this new world. The amulet is the key to protecting the portal between worlds, and some will do anything to possess it. When danger threatens, Shaw needs to protect those he loves, including his mate. JMS … Read more

FOR READERS: Wuxia and Webnovel

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: Readers, I have fallen delightfully down the Wuxia and Webnovel hole, do you have favorites? Have you looked into it? What are your thoughts on it? 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