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FOR READERS & WRITERS: Time Travel

July 7, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Tam Ames: Time travel, do you prefer to read/write about people jumping forward or backwards, or to our time? Or from the pov of the person traveling or from the person in the “current” time? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: What’s Your Favorite Mythology?

June 30, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Riffing off of our article today, what is your favorite mythology, and what are some of your favorite queer spec fic books that use it as a backdrop? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

Refill the Topics Bucket

June 26, 2020 by scott

Time to refill the topics bucket. Please comment with suggested queer spec fic topics – sci fi, fantasy, horror and paranormal from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Indicate if each is for writers, readers, or both, and then the topic. One topic per comment, please. :) FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: The First Wedding bells

June 23, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Jim Comer: In what story did you first encounter the idea of same-sex marriage/marriage equality? For me it was Le Guin’s “Always Coming Home.” How did it affect you? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

That Thing I Just Read

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by scott

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 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. If … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Rainbow Space Magic Con This Weekend

June 18, 2020 by scott

Okay, so we’re gonna be a little self-serving with the discussion today. Have you registered yet to attend the RSM2020 con? You can do so here: Register – It’s Free That will get you added to the Facebook Group, where we’ll be posting videos after the panel and hanging out to chat. Check out the panels: https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org/?page_id=101 And the readings: https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org/?page_id=107 Which ones are you most excited to attend and why? More info on how the con will work here: https://www.rainbowspacemagic.org/?page_id=107

FOR READERS: My Favorite Ace Characters

June 16, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: We’re seeing more and more ace characters in speculative fiction. Who does it well, and what are your favorite books and characters? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: Sink Your Teeth Into This

June 14, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: Vampires: I love them. The older and more violent, the better. What are your faves? Dark and dangerous? Sweet and conflicted? Sparkly? Share your favorite reads. 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

That Thing I Just Read

June 12, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS: I Like My Fantasy Cooked

June 11, 2020 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: Have you every read a fantasy etc where food descriptions are a significant part of the story and then tried to make the dish or an approximation? https://hobbitmeals.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/hobbit-recipes/ 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf