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That Thing I Just Read

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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: Ebook Tips & Tricks

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What are your eBook tips and tricks – for using eReaders, keeping track of your purchases, etc? 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

WHAT IF: We’re all alone?

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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 Fermi Paradox describes the contradiction that despite an abundance of planets in our galaxy, we have yet to detect alien life. What if we’re actually all alone in the universe? Live Science has more on the Fermi Paradox here: https://www.livescience.com/fermi-paradox 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: Full Immersion

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What queer spec fic author’s world building completely immerses you in their worlds? 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

FOR READERS: Is the MCU Too Big?

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) too big? I love Marvel movies, but I got behind, and now I can’t imagine ever catching up… thoughts? 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

FOR WRITERS: What’s Your Beta/Edit Process?

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Once your manuscript is written and redrafted into decent shape, what are your beta/editing steps? 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

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

WHAT IF: We Ran Out of Big Ideas?

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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 we as a race run out of big ideas? Or have we already? Live Science has some thoughts: https://www.livescience.com/can-humanity-run-out-of-ideas 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: I Can’t Quit You

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What’s one character from spec fic (queer OR mainstream) who stuck with you for a long time, and why? 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