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Announcement: The Secret King Lethao, by Dawn Chapman

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The Secret King Lethao

QSFer Dawn Chapman has a new sci fi/fantasy book out: Kendro, King of the Aonise, can do nothing to prevent their sun from collapsing, consuming their home planet Letháo in a single fiery blast. Running out of time and options, he evacuates the entire population, setting off into the unknown galaxy in four crowded ships. Under constant danger from their ancient enemy, the Zefron, treasonous dissent seeps into his inner circle. Threatened inside and out, Kendro struggles with who to trust, until a mysterious vision finally brings hope to the distraught King. A new home awaits the Aonise, if Kendro … Read more

Discussion: New Discoveries

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New Scientific Discoveries

Today we’re launching a new monthly discussion topic, suggested by Freddy MacKay – New Discoveries. This is a sci fi topic mostly (tho we may get a little paranormal mixed in here and there). Each month, we’ll share the new scientific discoveries we’ve heard about during the last month. Did someone cure cancer? Discover a new planet? Find the missing link between men and wolves? Come tell us about it – maybe we’ll spark some new stories and birth a few plot bunnies, squirrels, and mongeese. Come chat about it with us! :)

Announcement: Desert World Immigrants, by Lyn Gala

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Desert World Immigrant

QSFer Lyn Gala has a new sci fi book out: Lieutenant Commander Verly Black is ready to leave the atrocities of war behind and immigrate to the planet of Livre, where he can build a future away from the ghosts of his past. He doesn’t expect to find a kindred spirit in councilman Naite Poli–a man with secrets as dark as Verly’s own and bearing the scars to prove it. Both men have done what was necessary to survive–Verly in battle and Naite in defense of his family–and they’re haunted by memories that leave them wary of trusting others. As … Read more

Who Goes to the Stars?

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space travel

When interplanetary or interstellar space travel becomes a reality for humans, we’ll need to choose who to send What would the best two person crew be in terms of stability? A man and woman? A married couple? Gays? Lesbians? And why? Or do you think it would make no difference?

Guest Post: Grace R. Duncan, Author of Devotion

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Devotion

QSFer Grace R. Duncan stops by the QSF blog today to hang out and discuss her new paranormal book, Devotion. Thank you so much to Scott and the rest of Queer Sci-Fi for letting me stop by today! I’ve given this part of the interview a bit more of a paranormal bent. Hope you enjoy! Are either of you particularly religious? Finley nods. I think we both have a solid faith. Can you tell me a little about it? Tanner: We follow—for the most part—the Roman pantheon. Our patron goddess—and the one who created us—is Diana, goddess of the hunt. … Read more

Me Me Monday

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Welcome to 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 I can also share it over to our FB page (as opposed to this discussion group). –If you want, send me your book announcement info at … Read more

News: Five Small LGBT Presses You May Not Have Heard Of

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book review

There are tons of LGBT publishing companies out there, and many of them are so small you might not even know you’re missing them. Here’s our list of five presses to check out and what kinds of books you can find there. 1. Red Bone Press: all genres Founded in 1997 by Lisa C. Moore, Red Bone Press publishes work from black lesbians and gay men, and according to their website also seeks to promote “understanding between black gays and lesbians and the black mainstream.” Their selection includes the classic does your mama know?, an anthology of coming out stories … Read more

Announcement: Corin’s Chance, by Hannah Walker

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Avanti Chronicles

QSFer Hannah Walker has a new sci fi book out: Posted to some stars awful cruiser, Dr. Corin Talovich hoped to serve his time quietly and get on with his life, but fate stepped in and decided otherwise. Crashing into an unknown planet was the last thing Corin expected. With only his friend, Lieutenant Commander Tate Riven, by his side, they face the unexplored world and new enemies bravely, leading them to the Derin Clan, where they’re welcomed by the leader’s son. Kel isn’t sure about the strange men, but he isn’t about to send them away, especially when the … Read more

Discussion: The Don’ts of Worldbuilding

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer EJ Runyon: I’d like folks to discuss the “Don’ts” in World Building they’ve figured out by experience. What isn’t needed, or doesn’t help in building a Fantasy and Paranormal world for your readers? It’s a great topic. We just spent a week talking about all the things you can and should do when building a world for one of your stories. But what are the things you shouldn’t do because they are extraneous or they might actually harm your story? Join the discussion