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Announcement: The Vampire’s Angel, by Edward Kendrick

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QSFer Edward Kendrick has a new book out in his Immortal Angst series: When a handsome man calls him an angel, Joel is unaware Vasile is a vampire. That is until Vasile must harbor Joel and his family to protect them from an enemy intent in taking over Vasile’s territory. As the attraction grows between Joel and Vasile grows, Vasile fights it, certain it can only end in misery for both of them. Meanwhile they must survive not only Vasile’s enemy but the hatred Vasile’s lieutenant, François, feels for Joel. When Joel discovers the predator lurking inside every vampire, Vasile … Read more

Paranormal Anachronism

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer Jim Comer: “When authors use the paranormal anachronistically. AND GET IT WRONG, then are the spirits mad? I would be!” We’ll let Jim jump in here and clarify what he means, but for me, I jump right to Vampires in Outer Space. Hey, it’s just how my mind works. So here are the questions today – what are the worst uses of paranormal out of time you’ve seen? And has it been done successfully?

Shannara TV Series Planned

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Did y’all know about this? I had no idea: An adaptation of Terry Brooks’ Shannara series has long been in the works, first as a movie from Warner Bros. and Mike Newell (Prince of Persia), then as a TV series produced by Sonar Entertainment and Farah Films. Almost a year ago, MTV acquired the Shannara series and ordered a 10-episode first season based on the pilot script by Al Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville), with Jon Favreau (Iron Man) set to direct the premiere episode. Favreau has since become an executive producer on the series and stepped down as the … Read more

Announcement: Objects in the Rearview Mirror, by F.E. Feeley Jr.

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QSFer F.E. Feeley Jr. has a new paranormal/horror MM book out: Their new home on Frederick Street in Clay Center, Kansas, was supposed to give writer Jonathan David and his husband, clinical psychologist Dr. Eddie Dorman, an opportunity to enjoy married life. Jonathan has just released his first major bestseller, and he hopes to finally escape his traumatic past and find the quiet existence he has always craved. Eddie has taken a job at the Kansas State University psychology department, and they intend to begin anew. They have barely settled in when the nightmare begins. Noises, disembodied voices, and mysterious … Read more

Elves, Elves, Elves

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer Beth Brock: “I think we should talk about elves, because that’s Jim Comer’s favorite topic in the ENTIRE world. I feel as if we’d be doing him a huge disservice if we didn’t really explore elves and discuss their twinky bodies, pointy ears, and snotty attitudes. It’d also be great if Jim would post those pics of him cosplaying Legolas.” I love elves – urban elves, tropical elves, underwater elves, and the works – but most especially, Shannaran and LOTR elves. If I could, I would totally take a month’s vacation in Lothlorien. So let’s … Read more

Sci Fi Tropes

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer Angel Martine: “From a reader perspective – what bugs you most in your favorite genre?” Let’s tackle this in the sci fi genre. We all hacve things that, when we read them, just drive us up the wall. For sci fi, one of mine is when writers blithely talk about characters going from galaxy to galaxy. As if one galaxy wasn’t big enough? As if the trip between intergalactic gulfs was like a walk across the street? So what are your pet peeves with sci fi stories? The tropes authors often use, or outright mistakes … Read more

Announcement: Hawks and Rams, by L. Blankenship

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L. Blankenship has a new MM fantasy out from Dreamspinner: Heathric Felahóf never wanted to be a thief, but his cousin’s scheme is the only option to keep the town’s children from being taken as slaves to cover the year’s taxes. So a few men slip over the border into the neighboring kingdom, steal a flock of sheep, and escape before the magically gifted Rangers learn of them. The second time, they’re not so lucky, and trouble follows the bandits home. Adal Sperling has given up on finding a lover who truly wants him. One of the Rangers charged with … Read more

Announcement: Amber Moon, by Hurri Cosmo

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Hurri Cosmo has a new fantasy out from Amber Quill: Logan has a past he doesn’t want to talk about, and after tonight, he intends to leave everything behind, including his all-consuming and unrequited love for Ryder. Uncertain of his future, he stumbles upon a bar oddly named Logan’s Intoxicating Fantasy. Unable to curb his curiosity, he enters the establishment. Soon, he drinks the Amber Moon cocktail a wise old bartender named Solomon puts in front of him and finally walks into a new future. Maybe even to find a new love. But is that what Solomon had in mind … Read more

Have We Domesticated All the Werewolves?

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Today’s paranormal topic comes from QSFer Beth Brock: “Frederick and Jamie are always talking about bringing the scary back to werewolves. “Not a shifter story. There will be no cuddles, no chewing on the furniture, getting housebroken, or weird mpreg. Werewolves: claws, teeth, growls, howls, BLOOD. What’s with all these good bad guy stories anyway? “Or the bad good guys for that matter? Misunderstood vampires, cuddly shifters, and anti-heroes. Are we pansies in the 21st century? I say give me blood, give me violence, and bring me death!” LOL… Beth said it better than I could. So is there a … Read more

Announcement – A Curse on the Mountain – Missouri Dalton

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Missouri Dalton has a new MM fantasy out: In the cursed city of Var Eldore, perched on a mountaintop surrounded by a frigid swamp, the rain never stops. Former pleasure slave Myr lives in hiding, trying to stay a step ahead of his captor. But there’s more to Myr than he realizes, and destiny has other plans for him. Soon, he counts soldiers, spies, nobles, and wizards among his allies. Their goal is to oppose the king and those who perpetuate slavery, and fight for the freedom of their land. As they uncover secrets and conspiracies, each more tangled than … Read more