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For Readers: When is it Romance, and When is it Speculative Fiction?

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Here at QSF, we are inclusive of both works that are romancey but have a sci fi, fantasy, paranormal or horror backdrop, and works that are sci fi, fantasy, paranormal or horror, but include an LGBTIQA character or relationship. And of course, there’s a big fuzzy middle, too. So we thought we’d ask our readers – where do you draw the line between speculative fiction and romance? And what mix do you prefer and why? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the … Read more

For Readers: Dragons and Mpreg

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Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: I am wondering what is up with the dragon mpreg thing? My work persona (Candra Blaire) is wondering the same thing. OK, I didn’t even know this was a thing. Is it a thing? Do we like it? Discuss. 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

New Discoveries Day

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New Discoveries Day

Hey all, Recently we launched New Discoveries Day – a day once a month (usually on the last day of the month) when we discuss recent discoveries that fascinate us and that could spawn plot bunnies (or plot squirrels or plot mongeese – your plot animal of choice). So chime in and let us know about any new discoveries you ran across in the last month – links are always appreciated. Thanks to Freddy MacKay for the great idea! –Scott Come Join the Chat!

For Readers: It’s the Hugos!

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Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Loren Rhoads: It’s time to nominate for the Hugos (the deadine is the end of March). Are there worthy queer works that should get the nod? 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

For Readers: Refill the Discussion Topics Bucket

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It’s that time again. I went to get s topic for today off my infamous spreadsheet of death ™ and… gasp… it was empty. No new reader topics. Nothing. Nada. So I need your help. What do y’all wanna talk about? Want to discuss the latest trends in werewolfery? Hot to discuss your favorite new reads? Or are you dying to ask why, for the love of God, does some author you love not come out with the sequel to her much-beloved DSP sci fi book? This is your chance to let us know. Post your ideas below, and we’ll … Read more

For Readers: Judging It By The Cover

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We’re always told not to judge a book by its cover. But is that advice really meant to be taken literally? Many sci fi covers have a very specific look – a futuristic font. Space. A cool looking ship. A man in a space suit. These visual cues help us grasp immediately that this is a sci fi book. If a book just had a photo of a pickle on it, would that make you as a sci fi reader want to pick it up? Similarly, romance books have their own look. For MM, it’s often the shirtless male torso … Read more

For Readers: Make the Movie

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Sci fi, fantasy and paranormal are big moneymakers in theaters these days, but with rare exception they are very, very straight. So my question today: What LGBTIQA speculative fiction book do you want to see turned into a feature film? And who would star in 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

For Readers: It’s About Time

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Go back in time and stomp on a butterfly, and you may set off a chain reaction down the timeline that changes everything. Or maybe you just kill one insignificant butterfly. Who knows? Time travel stories are fraught with danger and paradox loops – that’s what makes them so fun! So what’s your favorite time travel story of all 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! Join the chat