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

June 13, 2021November 13, 2020 by Jeff Baker

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: Woven – Elle E. Ire

October 13, 2020 by scott

QSFer Elle E. Ire has a new FF mystery/sci fi book out, Storm Fronts book 3: “Woven.” What if the mirror does reflect what’s inside? Mercenary Vick Corren is steadfast in her love for empath Kelly LaSalle. When it comes to her love of herself, not so much. After an acidic-lake dunking on a distant moon shows Vick what’s really beneath her synthetic skin, it doesn’t matter that she heals. All she can see is the metallic shell of the soldier she once was. It’s a cruel reminder that she’s a cyborg. An AI. Less than human.And that’s not Vick’s biggest problem. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Investigation in Nottingham – Astrid R. Brandon

September 17, 2020 by scott

Astrid Brandon has a new queer (ace/nb/aro) fantasy mystery out, book one of the Mysteries of the Astral: “Investigation in Nottingham.” Autistic Thurid Sevriens has trouble comprehending her grandmother’s aversion to her fascination with Avery Norcova, a deceased actor whose kindness and talent while alive made him loved by millions. After yet another fight with her grandmother, his spirit has had enough. Taking her under his wing in the astral plane, he takes her to medieval Nottingham, England where they were going to spend time together and avoid much contact with people. After the sheriff’s mother is murdered, they realize … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Time Lost – C.B. Lewis

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by scott

QSFer C.B. Lewis has a new gay sci fi mystery out, book two in the Out of Time series: “Time Lost.” This is a rerelease. A dead intruder. A missing scientist. A terrified child. No one wants a dramatic case first thing on a Monday morning, but that’s exactly what Detective Inspector Jacob Ofori got. It should be open and shut, but scientist Tom Sanders is nowhere to be found, a dead man seems to have appeared from thin air, and the Temporal Research Institute—Sanders’s company—is strangely uncooperative about assisting with the case. Jacob’s only source is TRI engineer, Kit … Read more

REVIEW: The Deathly Desires – Chris Bedell

September 7, 2020 by scott

Genre: Paranormal, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: REVIEWERNAME, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book I know what you did last spring… When 17-year-old Cody’s unrequited crush, Mason, is killed by his friend Veronica, he helps her successfully cover up the murder. That is until the start of their Junior Year, when everyone involved receives a menacing note from someone who knows what they did. The blackmail about Mason’s death quickly escalates to stalking, arson, and attempted murder. Cody and his friends must discover who found them out before they get killed themselves. And fast. Noah has … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: To End All Wars – David Tallerman

August 15, 2020 by scott

David Tallerman has a new gay sci fi/mystery out: “To End All Wars.” “Thoughtful and atmospheric. A haunting story about loss, empathy and the human soul.”—Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time. The horrors of the trenches unveil an extraordinary mystery… It’s 1916, in the heart of World War I. The eve of the Battle of the Somme. During a perilous night mission in No Man’s Land, Lieutenant Rafael Forrester witnesses a peculiar light followed by a vast explosion. Wounded and delirious, Forrester finds himself shipped home to England, to the country house hospital of Sherston, … Read more

REVIEW: A Glimpse of Heaven – Olivier Bosman

July 22, 2020 by scott

Genre: Mystery, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book The year is 1895. A disgruntled detective is looking for meaning in his life. A psychotic young man wants to make his darkest fantasies come true. A secretive society searches for hidden wisdom in ancient manuscripts. When these three meet, a series of events is set in motion which leads to a horrific crime. A Glimpse of Heaven is a thrilling, page-turning mystery about spiritualism, the occult… and the quest for magic. The Review: Olivier Bosman creates a new career for former Detective Sergeant from … Read more

INNOVATION: Cover Reveal

July 15, 2020 by scott

It’s gettin’ real, y’all. The marked-up manuscript came back from Ryane last week, and we’ve now heard from just about all of the authors with their changes and approval. Now we upload to Amazon for preorder! And it’s time for the cover reveal! Here’s the eBook cover: And here’s the print cover: Next up? Announceing the Judges’ Choices in about two weeks, and then publication on August 8th. So many great stories!

Velma Was a Lesbian in Original 2002 Scooby Doo Script

July 13, 2020 by scott

Filmmaker James Gunn has revealed that he was blocked from depicting Velma as a lesbian in the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo film. The film’s writer and director spilled the tea about behind-the-scenes wrangling over the camp classic, which starred Linda Cardellini as Velma Dinkley. Responding to a fan who urged him to “make our live-action lesbian Velma dreams come true”, Gunn revealed he had depicted the character as gay in his original script. Full Story from Pink News

ANNOUNCEMENT: Dan’s Hauntastic Haunts Investigates: Hawk Lake – Alex Silver

July 7, 2020 by scott

QSFer Alex Silver has a new gay/trans MM paranormal romance out: “Dan’s Hauntastic Haunts Investigates.” When ghosts cry out, Dan and Chad heed their call. Daniel and Chad are on the road to Hawk Lake, Maine, to investigate rumors of a haunting. With his new role in Daniel’s life, Chad feels like he has something to prove. He is determined to make the Hawk Lake haunting videos the best Hauntastic Haunts has ever aired. Daniel gets sidetracked when he realizes that he might have gotten in over his head with his long distance apprenticeship to a genuine medium. Old insecurities … Read more