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WHAT IF: The Moon Slipped Out of Orbit?

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Every Wednesday, we’re asking a what-if question – how would our world be different if something were changed? Today’s question is from QSFer Scott: The moon has been Earth’s close companion for billions of years, and while our view of its shape and size varies somewhat as it orbits our planet, it remains a constant presence in the sky. But could that change? More at LiveScience Share your serious scientific analyses, your off-color jokes, and random thoughts on the topic on our FB and MeWe Groups: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS & WRITERS: What I’m Watching…

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What’s your favorite current spec fic TV/streaming series? Does it have queer representation? 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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR WRITERS: My One Thing for 2022

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What’s the most important thing you are doing in 2022 for your writing career? 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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: The Orville

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Since we’re sharing the new Orville trailer today, let’s talk about the show – what do you love? Hate? What do you hope for in the new season? 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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

WHAT IF: There Was No More Plastic?

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Every Wednesday, we’re asking a what-if question – how would our world be different if something were changed? Today’s question is from QSFer Scott: What if plastic no longer existed – for instance, if a microorganism was developed that ate it all? Share your serious scientific analyses, your off-color jokes, and random thoughts on the topic on our FB and MeWe Groups: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR WRITERS: Getting Into Libraries

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Writers, have you been successful at getting your books (eBooks and paperbacks etc) into libraries, locally and nationally? How did you do it? 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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

That Thing I Just Read

Welcome to “That Thing I Just Read (TTIJR) day on Queer Sci Fi. PLEASE MAKE THIS ITS OWN POST, NOT A COMMENT ON THIS ONE. This is a weekly Friday reader feature where you can: a) share the great queer spec fic (sci fi, fantasy, horror, or paranormal) book you just read, and why you loved it so… b) ask for queer spec fic book recommendations. Please follow these guidelines: Make it a stand-alone post, not a comment on this post Do not promo your own books Please do not share negative posts/reviews. This is about sharing books we loved. … Read more

FOR READERS: It’s FREE! (But Do You Care?)

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: These days free books are everywhere. But do you actually read them when you get them? Do you assume they are lower quality than books you pay for? What makes you actually crack open a freebie to read it? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe