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ANNOUNCEMENT: Hexes and Horns – Rowan McAllister

Hexes and Horns - Rowan McAllister

QSFer Rowan McAllister has a new fantasy book out in the shared Magic Emporium series: Hexes and Horns. Ryan O’Byrne has rules: 1) no using his magic, 2) no getting dragged back into his family’s craziness, and 3) no dating supernaturals of any kind, especially shifters … in other words, nothing and no one who will tempt him to break rule number one. But what if the gorgeous wall of muscle he can’t seem to stay away from just happens to be a shifter? Well, it is only a short-term thing, and he isn’t a master of denial for nothing. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: A Queer Little Book of Tales – H.R. Harrison

A Queer Little Book Of Tales - H.R. Harrison

H.R. Harrison has a new queer fantasy collection out (FF/MM): A Queer Little Book of Tales. And there’s a giveaway! A collection of queer fairy tale retellings for the discerning reader. Dive into a world both familiar and strange and meet a colorful cast of characters from all different backgrounds and upbringings, from princes and paupers to aliens and dwarves, from merchant sons to sign language interpreters. And fairies, of course. But it’s important to remember… most fairies aren’t fairy godmothers. The White Cat follows the intrepid young prince Yufitri from across the Sea, who meets a mystical talking cat … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Darkness Master – Mary Rundle

Darkness Master - Mary Rundle

Mary Rundle has a new MM paranormal romance out, Blackwood Pack book 10: Darkness Master. And there’s a giveaway! The Blackwood Pack saga continues… This is part of a continuing series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what is happening to them as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere. Pursuing his dream, Sawyer heads to LA for some sun, waves and surfing lessons. After a disappointing day of … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Dragon’s Fortune – Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes

A Dragon’s Fortune - Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes

QSFes Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes have a new MM urban fantasy out: A Dragon’s Fortune. Cillian Roarke is the world’s sweetest dragon. He’s a great boss, a good person, and he spends his days making honey-glazed caramel treats in the shape of bunnies for his bakery, Honey Bunny. Still, the highlight of every day is watching the adorable college student who’s Much Too Young For Him stuff his face full of Cillian’s sweet buns. Finnick West is a college student who dreams of baked goods, much to the consternation of his figure-skating partner. She’s not offended by the temptation, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Brought to Light – Eliot Grayson

Brought To Light - Eliot Grayson

QSFer Eliot Grayson has a new MM urban fantasy book out in the Magic Emporium shared series: Brought to Light. A hitman and a fae walk into a café… Callum always gets the job done—whether he likes it or not—but this job isn’t like any other. The target’s too young, too pretty, and too appealing for comfort, and the clients are offering more threats than cash. And either the target poisoned his hot chocolate or he’s going crazy, because now magic stores and wizard-looking dudes are appearing out of nowhere. It’s really not Callum’s day. Linden’s on the run, and … Read more

On Beyond Cisgender, part Three: Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender

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                     QSF On Beyond Cisgender Part Three                                        By Jeff Baker             For a year or so now, I have been posting about authors who do not fit the “white, male, cisgender” paradigm most familiar from recommended reading lists in schools. Three books on the list this time, three books that I discovered by accident.             “Cosmos Latinos” (ed. by Andrea L. Bell and Yolanda Molina Gavilan, published by Wesleyan University Press) is a large collection of fiction by Latin American authors from the turn of the last century to the present century. Most surprising to some readers unfamiliar with … Read more

Rainbow Space Magic Starts Today!

It’s here! The virtual Rainbow Space Magic con is the brainchild of Olivia Helling, and Angel, Valerie, Monique and others worked hard to bring it to fruition. It’s a queer con (as if you couldn’t tell) for fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, and horror readers and authors, and most of the content will be posted to the RSM YouTube channel once the con is over. And it’s FREE (but we encourage you to donate to one of our featured charities). Some highlights: Jewelle Gomez is our Keynote Speaker, at 3 PM Pacific Today Tons of author readings Vendor pop-ups Saturday and Sunday … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Young Man’s Guide to Love and Loyalty – Clara Merrick

8. The Young Man’s Guide to Love and Loyalty - Clara Merrick

Clara Merrick has a new MM urban fantasy out, Magic Emporium Book 8: The Young Man’s Guide to Love and Loyalty. Loyalty is Lieutenant Owain Morgan’s watchword—loyalty to England’s Queen Elizabeth XII, to her daughter the Princess of Wales, and to the Royal Navy in which he serves. When his loyalty leads him into danger, an unseen something—or someone—lends a helping hand. Is he imagining it? Could it be a guardian angel? Or is it someone—or something—else? Enter the intriguing Benjamin Fletcher. Owain knows that sharing a drink and a steamy afternoon together doesn’t have to mean anything, but Benjamin’s … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Paranormal or Fantasy?

Paranormal vs Fantasy

FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Paula Wyant: Where do you draw the line between paranormal/urban fantasy/fantasy? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

REVIEW: Saving Dark Night – Lou Sylvre

REVIEW: Saving Dark Night - Lou Sylvre

Genre: Paranormal, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Fate and a dragon unite two men in a battle for love, magic, the march of time, and holiday joy. In a time of tall-masted ships and hand-made lives, a Guardian and a sailor find true love and their fates in each other. But romance, and a future together must wait, for duty calls. In a battle against dragons, can they seize victory in time to rescue the magic of Darknight and deliver holiday joy to a world that can no … Read more