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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Siege Weapons, by Harry F. Rey

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Siege Weapons

Harry F. Rey has a new MM sci fi book out: Siege Weapons. Captain Ales is a lonely smuggler at the galaxy’s Outer Verge, and the last of his people. He’s been trying to move on from a life of drugs and meaningless sex, but finding love in this forgotten corner of the galaxy is difficult. When he’s sent on a mysterious smuggling mission to a world under siege, he’s enticed by promises of the domination he craves. But soon Ales finds himself entwined in a galactic power struggle that could cost him everything. NineStar Press, LLC| Amazon| Smashwords| Barnes … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Diplomacy Squared, by Sydney Blackburn

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Diplomacy Squared

QSFer Sydney Blackburn has a new gay/non binary sci fi book out: Diplomacy Squared. When Fold pilot Diego is assigned to space station Mikesi, he expects his biggest problem will be boredom, even if it is circling a recent First Contact alien home world. Much of the Human speculation aboard the place revolves around the mystery of Antho females, as all those encountered so far seem to be male. Being gay, it’s not a question Diego gives a lot of consideration. All his attention is soon taken, anyway, by station admin Portya. Though they have many physical differences, they also … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Priest & Pariahs, by J. Alan Veerkamp

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Priest & Pariahs

QSFer J. Alan Veerkamp has a new MM sci fi book out: Costa McQuillen has escaped from Earth, where being para-human—a Pariah—with tech empathic abilities is illegal, and marks him for extermination. Arrogant and standoffish, Costa is unable to trust anyone but is willing to risk everyone’s safety in his desperate effort to reach the planet Omoikane. His best solution, gaining passage on board the Santa Claus. Arbor Kittering is the crew’s newest coding tech. Having spent a short time in prison for data hacking and falsifying government files, the Santa Claus is his last chance at a new start—if … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Honey From the Lion, by Jackie North

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QSFer Jackie North has a new MM time travel tale out: Honey From the Lion. Soulmates across time. A love that was meant to be. In present day, Laurie, tired of corporate life, takes a much-needed vacation at Farthingdale Dude Ranch. The very first night a freak blizzard combined with a powerful meteor shower takes Laurie back to the year 1891. When he wakes up in a snowbank, his only refuge is an isolated cabin inhabited by the gruff, grouchy John Henton, who only wants to be left alone. His sense of duty prevails, however, and he takes Laurie under … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Fat Girl Finds Love at the End of the World, by Nancy M. Griffis

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QSFer Nancy M. Griffis has a new queer sci fi book out: Fat Girl Finds Love at the End of the World. As a makeup artist in Hollywood, Beth had seen a lot of weird things over the years, but actual zombies took the cake. With no help from the government, the fully-armed neighborhood steps up to keep the streets safe. On a supply run, Beth ends up face-to-face with a shotgun held by the most gorgeous woman she’d ever seen and has to wonder… Why did it take a zombie apocalypse for her to find love? Amazon | Smashwords … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rainbow Briefs Vol 2, by Kira Harp

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Rainbow Briefs Volume 2

QSFer Kira Harp has a new spec fic short story collection out: Rainbow Briefs. Dragons don’t care what gender you are. A small town may be a refuge, or a trap. Some younger brothers really do save the planet. Three people can be the strongest shape. There’s nothing quite like a gorgeous girl on a shape-shifting motorcycle. This second Kira Harp collection brings together LGBTQ teens in 21 stories of adventure, discovery, and romance, in fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and SciFi settings. Ranging from a few short pages to 12,000 words, each story was inspired by a prompt picture from the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Robots and Artificial Intelligence

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Robots and Artificial Intelligence

QSFer Dr. Sara L. Uckelman has a queer short story – Being Human – in a new sci fi anthology: Robots and Artificial Intelligence. The promise and the threat of technology, of humankind replaced by its own mechanical creation has long enticed the SF and fantasy imagination. This fabulous mix of new and established writing brings together the top talents of today with the likes of Jerome K. Jerome, E.T.A. Hoffman, L. Frank Baum and Ambrose Bierce. Includes contributions by Roan Clay, George Cotronis, Deborah Davitt, Jeff Deck, Christopher Geeson, Bruce Golden, Rob Hartzell, Nathaniel Hosford, Rachael K. Jones, Rich Larson, … Read more

Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender:

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Arthur C. Clarke’s Tall Tales Or: A Splash of Science With a Shot of Whimsy on the Rocks by Jeff Baker You come upon the “White Hart” quite unexpectedly in one of those anonymous little lanes leading down from Fleet Street to the Embankment. —Arthur C. Clarke “Tales From The White Hart.” It is among my favorite themes in fiction; the tall tale told in a bar, the “Club Story.” Tales told with tongue in cheek and a soupcon of humor. Lord Dunsany wrote several books full of them (told by “Jorkins,”) L. Sprague DeCamp and Fletcher Pratt wrote the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Descent, by Erik Schubach

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Descent

QSFer Erik Schubach has a new lesfic sci fi book out: This novella follows Fixit, a worker on the surface of Tau Ceti Prime in another adventure. As Prime comes out of its perihelion orbit at the end of the pass, a new peril raises its head and only Fixit, Vega, is in any position to save the star system from calamity. Vega and Glitch must put all of their knowledge, skills, and creativity to the test to go off world to save Vashon and the population of the floating cities of Prime from certain death. Familiar friends and new … Read more

New Spiderman Game Features Rainbow Flags

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Spiderman Game

Marvel is definitely going after the pink dollar with this one! LGBTQ gamers are sharing a whole new level of excitement after discovering the new Spider-Man video game released last week has rainbow flags – literally everywhere. Marvel’s Spider-Man takes gamers throughout Peter Parker’s day in New York City as he weaves his inclusive web. Fans will see the pride flags during the free roaming sessions. It’s the first licensed game released by the new developer, Insomniac. New York’s LGBTQ history-laden West Village has never looked quite the same. By Sarah Toce – Full Story at LGBTQ Nation