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Fantasy

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Kelpie Blue – Mell Eight

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Kelpie Blue - Mell Eight

Mell Eight has a new MM paranormal/fantasy romance out, Out of Underhill Book 1: “Kelpie Blue.” And there’s a giveaway! When a beautiful blue horse asks Rin to go for a swim, Rin doesn’t realize how much his life is about to change. Blue is unlike anyone else Rin has ever met, and the magic of the fae, and of this particular kelpie, is wondrous, but deadly. Rin learns too late he might be in for a swim he won’t survive. Get It At Amazon | NineStar Press Excerpt Mama was a cowboy. Okay, technically she was a cowgirl, but … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Call to Love – Gordon Phillips

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Call To Love - Gordon Phillips

Gordon Phillips has a new MM contemporary fantasy book out, The Beating Heart book 1: “Call to Love.” Garner lives a quiet and contented life working as a waiter at an upscale restaurant, but is disturbed by his growing attraction to a man, Alonzo, who keeps coming to the restaurant for dinner, asking to be put in Garner’s section. One night after work the man is assaulted while trailing Garner. Garner goes to his aid, but his shot for his trouble. Having taken time off from work to recover, Garner encounters Alonzo one evening while sitting on a park bench. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Meran’s Reproach – Deonne Dane

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Meran's Reproach - Deonne Dane

Who is the man of Maki Dira’s vision? Eighteen moons before Falric’s spade scraped against the ominous gem, Anigema, Voce scholar Meran Durante found himself relentlessly plagued by a singular, deathly vision.  Meran knows those subjected to the magic of the dreamlands have often been driven into madness. And when the frequency of his vision escalates exponentially, he finds himself teetering on the edge of despair. But when a close friend shows him a way to defy the dreamland’s call, will Meran take the path of willful dissolution, or will he face his ultimate fear and wrest control of his … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Colossus – Eric Schubach

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Colossus - Erik Schubach

QSFer Erik Schubach has a new FF Fantasy book out, Techromancy Scrolls Book 7 (the last one!): “Colossus.” Almost three thousand years after an extinction level event on Earth, mankind seeks to regain its former glory, in a new world where magic and technology collide. The habitable lands settle after the happenings in New Cali and their people join Sparo as one of their newest realms. And Laney Herder has settled into her Great Mother role as the co-ruler of Sparo, accepting both her role in the world and herself as her abilities continue to grow along with her power. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Witch, Cat, and Cobb – J.K. Pendragon

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Witch, Cat, And Cobb - J.K. Pendragon

J.K. Pendragon has a new FF fantasy romance out: “Witch, Cat, & Cobb.” And there’s a giveaway! Destined for an arranged marriage she wants nothing to do with, Princess Breanwynne decides her only option for escape is to run away. After announcing this plan to her trusted cat, Fen, she’s shocked when he asks that she take him along. Following his suggestion to venture into the lair of the Swamp Witch begins a life-altering adventure and reveals shocking information that will lead to more than one happily ever after—if she and Fen survive. Get It At Amazon | NineStar Press … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Other Side of the Mirror – Jamie Sands

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The Other Side Of The Mirror - Jamie Sands

QSFer Jamie Sands has a new queer urban fantasy/mystery (lesbian/non-binary) out: “The Other Side of the Mirror.” The case: a grandmother who vanished from a locked room.The best lead: a psychic who’s as mysterious as she is cute. Detective Jack Duarte is the one called upon when weird cases hit Auckland. A fierce loner with a reputation for solving the unsolvable, she is the perfect choice for the latest odd mystery: the locked-room disappearance of a beloved grandmother, who has vanished without trace and, seemingly, without suspects or a motive.  This time around, though, Jack has also been assigned a … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sirens and Syphons – Nita Round

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Sirens and Syphons - Nita Round

QSFer Nita Round has a new FF steampunk/gaslamp fantasy out, The Evie Chester Files book two: “Sirens and Syphons.” A tormented past, a demon, and a death foretold. Evie no longer a slave, is haunted by her past. Her saviour Hesta Bethwood, who granted her freedom, wants to embark on a joint venture to set up an academy for the gifted. During a demonstration of mesmerism, they witness a demon possession. The demon aware of their presence, seeks them out. When Evie and Hesta seek advice from a wise witch, a death is foretold. Together they must face the demon; … Read more

for writers: Share Your Spec Fic Holiday Tales!

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Yesterday we asked readers to share their fave queer spec fic winter holiday tales. Now we’re asking our authors! Short description and link, please. 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dubious Gift of Dragon Blood – J. Marshall Freeman

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The Dubious Gift of Dragon Blood

QSFer J. Marshall Freeman has a new MM YA fantasy romance out: “The Dubious Gift of Dragon Blood.” High schooler Crispin Haugen already has so many identities to sort through―Asian, Scandinavian, not to mention gay. Then a messenger from another world arrives to tell him he also carries the blood of dragons in his veins.  Transported to the Realm of Fire, where dragons and humans live in harmony, Crispin falls for Davix, a brooding, nerdy scholar. But dark mysteries threaten the peace of Crispin’s new world. Without warning, dragons from the Realm of Air unleash a bloody war.  With everything he cares about on … Read more

FOR READERS: Favorite Queer Spec Fic Winter Holiday Tales

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Readers, bring me your favorite queer speculative fiction winter holiday tales – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Christmas, Solstice, New Year’s… and why you love them. Links please! 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