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Video Games That Broke New Ground for LGBTQ+ Representation

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It’s LGBT History Month, so we’re here to give you a quick lesson in gaming history with eight queer video games you really should know about. LGBT+ representation in games has definitely picked up steam in recent years, with indie developers in particular offering fun, authentic and thought-provoking queer games. But since the 80s the LGBT+ community have been visible in video games – even if you haven’t heard of them… Caper in the Castro For many years, Caper in the Castro was thought to be lost. Originally released in 1989, it is widely considered to be the first LGBT+ … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Legacy – M.D. Grimm

Legacy - M.D. Grimm - Saga of the Bold People

M.D. Grimm has a new MMF sci fi romance out, Saga of the Bold people Book 2: “Legacy.” And there’s a giveaway! What does a former assassin do when he’s not out there… well… assassinating? Saving his species from extinction, of course. At least, that’s what Leopold wants to do with every molecule in his body. But the task won’t be fast or easy, and he can’t do it alone. Enter Mastrodai—a mrrog prince who has absolutely no desire to rule, much to his father’s exasperation. He craves the ability to prove his worth as a mate and to somehow … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: All or None – Aurora Lee Thornton

All or None - Aurora Lee Thornton

Aurora Lee Thornton has a new queer fantasy book out: “All or None.” In a world where everyone has a soulmate, uniquely powerful mage Royiora and reluctant assassin Kalo collide in the worst of ways. Royiora Daralkaen, the only mage alive able to use all five kinds of magic, has a near idyllic childhood in the country of Porescalia – before war breaks out with their antagonistic neighbors, Kloria. Kalo Porla, a naturally magic-proof individual known as a Null, is trained to be as an assassin by the authoritarian empire known as the Domain. When Kalo and his partner assassin … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rhonda Wray: Raptor Wrangler – Charon Dunn and Sally Smith

Rhonda Wray: Raptor Wrangler

Charon Dunn and Sally Smith has a new queer YA action-adventure dinosaur tale out: “Rhonda Wray: Raptor Wrangler.” Rhonda’s favorite boy band is trapped on a dinosaur planet, and only she can save them! Warnings: Dinosaur-related violence; cannibal alien traffickers (and a couple of non-explicitly-described, off-camera pedos who meet with a horrible fate); nonsexual flirting Get It At Amazon Excerpt She trilled at them clumsily. They trilled back, expertly. Correcting her. Chattering and commenting, the way miniraptors sometimes did. They could be terrible pets for people who liked peace and quiet, but Rhonda was the kind of person who tended … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Innovation – Queer Sci Fi’s Sixth Flash Fiction Anthology

Innovation

Queer Sci Fi’s sixth annual flash fiction anthology is here – “Innovation” – and there’s a giveaway too! IN-NO-VA-TION (Noun) 1) A new idea, method, or device. 2) The introduction of something new. 3) The application of better solutions to meet unarticulated needs. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Innovation features 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers of Queer Sci Fi. Other Worlds Ink | Amazon Kindle | Amazon Paperback | iBooks | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Goodreads Giveaway Queer … Read more

REVIEW: Life Minus Me – Sara Codair

Life Minus Me - Sara Codair

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Demi, Non-Binary Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Mel is half Angel, but despite her ability to heal and read minds, she feels powerless to help anyone. When a prophecy shows a local pet supply store owner driving their car off a bridge, Mel sets out to stop it. Baily, owner of Barks and Bits, is barely holding it together. Things keep going wrong, and their depression spirals out of control. Just as they start wondering if they’d be better off dead, a new friend provides a glimmer … Read more

REVIEW: Power Inversion – Sara Codair

Power Inversion

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Supernatural LGBTQ+ Category: Non-binary, trans, demi, bi, pan Reviewer: Melissa Get It On Amazon About The Book Do you have to be a monster to fight one? Erin Evanstar is a demon hunter, a protector of humanity from nightmarish predators that feed on people’s fears and flesh. They are settling into their dual life of being a teen and hunting demons. When a tentacled horror abducts Erin’s partner, José, Erin and their family go on the hunt to get him back. But Erin gets an ultimatum: help the Fallen Angels bring on the apocalypse or watch José … Read more

INNOVATION: Cover Reveal

Innovation eBook cover

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!

REVIEW: Luckless – Cari Z.

Luckless - Cari Z.

Title: Luckless Author: Cari Z. Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Demi, Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 73 Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Evan Luck is a dragon rider with no dragon. Five years ago, his dragon gave her life defending the monster-ridden remnants of Marble, and ever since, his ability to connect empathically to another dragon had been as broken as his heart. Now he spends his days dodging his disappointed mayor, crafting arrows, fighting off the not-as-legendary-as-they-should-be beasts that’ve overrun America, and just trying to get by in the city of Forge.  But when … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Luckless – Cari Z.

Luckless - Cari Z.

QSFer Cari Z. has a new bi/demi/gay dystopian fantasy romance out: “Luckless.” Evan Luck is a dragon rider with no dragon. Five years ago, his dragon gave her life defending the monster-ridden remnants of Marble, and ever since, his ability to connect empathically to another dragon had been as broken as his heart. Now he spends his days dodging his disappointed mayor, crafting arrows, fighting off the not-as-legendary-as-they-should-be beasts that’ve overrun America, and just trying to get by in the city of Forge. But when he meets newcomer Lee Caldwell, Evan thinks his lonely luck might be changing. Lee is … Read more