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Fantasy

ANNOUNCEMENT: Dark Around the Edges – Cari Z

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Dark Around The Edges - Cari Z

QSFer Cari Z. has a new MM urban fantasy (bi gay) out: “Dark Around the Edges.” Devon Harper isn’t just an agent with an elite private security firm, he’s also a cambion, the half-breed offspring of an incubus and a human. While on the trail of Porter Grey, a dangerous summoner, Devon’s own demonic birthright betrays him and he’s captured by those who want to use his heritage for evil, leaving his sometimes-partner Rio to step in and save the day. Unfortunately, their quarry has escaped by the time Devon is freed. If they don’t catch him fast, Porter Grey … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Shifting Chaos – Elizabeth Noble

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Shifting Chaos

QSFer Elizabeth Noble has a new MM paranormal/urban fantasy romance out, Sleepless City book 4: “Shifting Chaos.” We aren’t a we without all of us. Chaos reigns in The Sleepless City and it’s really beginning to piss Detective Jonas Forge off. He’s separated from his soulmate, Blair Turner. A separation he fears might be permanent. Nothing is going right. It’s as if the universe is conspiring against him. A long closed off door buried deep within his psyche cracks open when a turn of events flips his world upside down. There’s a monster behind that door and he’s not sure … Read more

REVIEW: Lander – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Lander - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Sci-Fi, Sci Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, lesbian, bisexual Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book The world needs saving, again. Xander and Jameson thought they’d fulfilled their destiny when they brought the worlds of Oberon and Titania back together, but their short-lived moment of triumph is over. Reunification has thrown the world into chaos. A great storm ravaged Xander’s kingdom of Gaelan, leaving the winged skythane people struggling to survive. Their old enemy, Obercorp, is biding its time, waiting to strike. And to the north, a dangerous new adversary gathers strength, while an unexpected … Read more

“On Beyond Cisgender; Part Two.” Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender.

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                            On Beyond Cisgender Part Two                                          By Jeff Baker             About a year ago I posted a column suggested by A. M. Leibowitz’ list of suggested reading for High School of sci-fi/mystery authors outside the usual straight-white-male paradigm. These next few may be considered addenda of sorts, but are not as readily available.             I have a thing for science fiction of the Nineteenth Century-early Twentieth Century and recently got the Dover Publications book “The Feminine Future.” Subtitled: Early Science Fiction by Women Writers, the book presents fourteen stories of sci-fi published between 1873 and 1930.  Cyborgs, mysterious rays, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Envoy’s Honor – Antonia Aquilante

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The Envoy's Honor - Antonia Aquilante

QSFer Antonia Aquilante has a new MM fantasy book out, Chronicles of Tournai book 8: “The Envoy’s Honor.” And there’s a giveaway! Second son of an earl and cousin to the Crown Prince, Griffen has worked hard to forge a career in diplomacy for the principality of Tournai, but he never expected his diplomatic skills would be necessary for a problem so personal to him and his family. A delegation from the mysterious kingdom of Ivria has come to Tournai to make sure the secret of their people—the magical Talent allowing them to change into dragons—and therefore their kingdom itself … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Lander – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Lander - J. Scott Coatsworth

QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new MM sci fi book out, Liminal Sky: Oberon Cycle book 2: “Lander.” This is a rerelease. Sometimes the world needs saving, again. Xander and Jameson thought they’d fulfilled their destiny when they brought the worlds of Oberon and Titania back together, but their short-lived moment of triumph is over. Reunification has thrown the world into chaos. A great storm ravaged Xander’s kingdom of Gaelan, leaving the winged skythane people struggling to survive. Their old enemy, Obercorp, is biding its time, waiting to strike. And to the north, a dangerous new adversary gathers strength, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Family and Reflection – Anne Barwell

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Family and Reflection - Anne Barwell

QSFer Anne Barwell has a new MM paranormal book out, The Sleepless City Book 3: “Family and Reflection.” When a rebel werewolf and a vampire thief fall in love, only one thing is certain—trouble. For as long as Lucas Coate can remember, werewolves have been taught to mistrust vampires. Lucas is an exception—he has close friends who are vampires. The werewolf pack in Boggslake—and their leader, Jacob Coate—have made it clear that Lucas’s association with vampires is barely tolerated, and another transgression will be his last. When Lucas finds out about the plague of werewolf deaths in the area, he … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: On the Rugged Hills – Dan Ackerman

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On The Rugged Hills - Dan Ackerman

QSFer Dan Ackerman has a new queer fantasy book out (bi, non-binary), The Serpent’s Throne Book 2: “On the Rugged Hills.” Ira never anticipated having a life of his own, let alone having the most powerful creature in Hell as his lover. On top of learning how to live, cook, and work on his own, Ira has to navigate the political landscape that comes with being the Devil’s kept man. Exes, estranged family members, political rivals, discontented workers, and those who’d compete for Satan’s affections all worm their way into Ira’s life and between him and his Prince.  When things … Read more

How the Outcome of the Election Was Like “Lord of the Rings”

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Our national nightmare is finally over. Trump is going down. Being a fantasy enthusiast and Dungeons & Dragons role-playing geek, I can’t help but see the defeat of Donald Trump in terms of the genre I love. The One Ring has been destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom, and Sauron’s mighty eye has fallen from the top of its tower. The White Witch has been dethroned and killed by Aslan. Voldemort has had all his horcruxes destroyed and is therefore defenseless when his own destructive spell is turned back at him. If you’re offended that I see Donald Trump … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Moon Rite – Deonne Dane

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Moon Rite - Deonne Dane

QSFer Deonne Dane has a new queer fantasy book out (bi, gay), Legend of the Ancients Book 1: “Moon Rite.” Two rites, one fate. The son of a Voce healer and a Dracan warrior, Falric Mislan has always questioned where he belongs. While obligation, the easy companionship of his peers and the unswerving loyalty of his best friend has kept him grounded in his father’s culture, the alluring magic of his mother’s people inexorably calls to him. Two rites stand between Falric and his fate. One, a simple, but unfamiliar ceremony that will awaken his Voce powers. The other, the … Read more