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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Adventure of the Naked Guide , by Cynthia Ward

The Adventure of the Naked Guide

QSFer Cynthia Ward has a new queer sci fi/fantasy book out, book three in the Blood Thirsty Agent series: “The Adventure of the Naked Guide.” The earth is hollow—a trackless primordial wilderness. It’s also the new front in the Great War. Here, the British spy Lucy Harker—Dracula’s daughter—must locate Britain’s missing vampire slayer—her own mother. Then she’s separated from her lover, the vampire spy Carmilla, and captured by Germany’s most brilliant scientist, the sinister Dr Krüger. Now, Agent Harker may discover her most dangerous opponents are on her own side. Get It At Amazon | Aqueduct Press Excerpt “You’ve picked … Read more

REVIEW: Sundown, Holiday, Beacon, by K.L. Noone

Sundown, Holiday, Beacon - K.L. Noone

Title: Sundown, Holiday, Beacon Series: Extraordinary Book One Author: K.L. Noone Genre: Superhero Romance, Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: MMM Bi Gay Poly Publisher: Self Pages: 58 Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Amazon | JMS Books | Barnes & Noble | Kobo About The Book Three superheroes in love! Or one superhero, one former sidekick, and one redeemed supervillain, at least. Ryan, John, and Holiday have been partners — in every sense of the word — for two years. They’ve saved the world, fallen in love, and remodeled the secret base to include bookshelves and a bigger bed. But Ryan and John have always been the public face of … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sigil, by Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville

The Sigil, By Shakeil Kanish And Larissa Mandeville

QSFer Shakeil Kanish And Larissa Mandeville has a new LGBTQ+ dark fantasy out: “The Sigil.” The Descent Meets The Magicians. Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville hit the ground running with The Sigil: A Novel, a stunning, tear-jerking, edge of your seat dark urban fantasy that mixes magic, betrayal, friendship, and romance. A tragic death.A dangerous obsession.A desperate mission. Lake: Lake Smithson has everything a boy like him could ever want. Loving, adoptive parents and a brother who feels like his other half. So why does something inside him yearn for more? Fate has other plans for him. A tragic event … Read more

REVIEW: Red Hail, by Jamie Killen

Title: Red Hail Author: Jamie Killen Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay, Lesbian Publisher: Red Adept Publishing Pages: 356 Pages Reviewer: Maryann Amazon | Publisher | Barnes & Noble About The Book Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, by Jamie Killen

ANNOUNCEMENT: Red Hail, By Jamie Killen

QSFer Jamie Killen has a new queer historical horror book out: Red Hail. Professor Colin Ayres has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged in Galina decades ago. As Alonzo’s condition worsens, Colin scrambles to piece together what really happened during that terrible summer … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, by Olivia helling

ANNOUNCEMENT: Requiem Inverted, By Olivia Helling

QSFer Olivia Helling has a new bi/gay historical fantasy romance out: “Requiem Inverted.” A trapped recruit. A genius sorcerer. When war turns the world upside down, will they dare to fight for love? Ben knew the price for surviving the exalted University of Magic: keep his head down and his mouth shut, no matter what. He never expected to attract the interest of the genius magician Maurice. He certainly never dreamed that Maurice would love him back. Whether experimenting in his laboratory or protesting the current regime, Maurice has never found a problem he can’t argue his way out of. … Read more

FILM: Director Explains Axing of Bi Character in Live Action Mulan… Badly

Live Action Mulan

Mulan fans were outraged when Disney confirmed it had removed Li Shang from its live-action remake, and now the film’s producer has revealed the perplexing reason for the decision. Li Shang has long been considered a bisexual icon by queer Disney fans faced with a total lack of representation in the studio’s animated films (a dearth which, it should be noted, will only be broken by the March release of Onward). [Producer Jason Reed] said that the character was split because in the original, Li Shang is Mulan’s commanding officer as well as her love interest, creating what he believes … Read more

REVIEW: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird, by K.L. Noone

The Arch-Mage's Firebird, By K.L. Noone

Title: The Arch-Mage’s Firebird Series: Kitten & Witch Author: K.L. Noone Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gay MM Publisher: JMS Books Pages: 56 Reviewer: Eric Alan Westfall Get It On Amazon About The Book Thomas East was meant to be the youngest Arch-Mage in history, a magical genius and a solver of problems. But he hadn’t expected quite so many problems — not to mention the endless meetings, bureaucracy, and political negotiations. So he’s currently hiding in a sleepy California seaside town, working in an ice cream parlor and avoiding everyone he’s let down … until a firebird … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Demon for Forever, by K.L. Noone

A Demon Forever

QSFer K.L. Noone has a new bi/pan paranormal romance out: “A Demon for Forever.” A demon, a rock star, and wedding bells! Justin Moore and Kris Starr have their happy ending: a life together, full of magic and music. Justin’s always wanted to get married, and ever since Kris proposed, he’s thrown himself into wedding planning. But planning a wedding’s not easy when the whole world’s watching their choices — including whether to invite Kris’s estranged father. Kris wants Justin to have that perfect day. He’ll support the man he loves, whether that means agreeing to carrot cake or writing … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Asexual/Aromantic Spectrum Authors

Ownvoices - Ace

Every Saturday on the QSF Facebook group, we’re now hosting #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring authors who are asexual or aromantic or on the ace/aro spectrum and who write ace or aro, etc characters in speculative fiction. #ownvoices FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf If you’re an ace or aro author, tell us about yourself, your experiences as an author, and the spec fic books you write (especially those with ace or aro characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your … Read more