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REVIEW: Nexus Nine, by Mary E. Lowd

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Title: Nexus Nine Author: Mary E. Lowd Genre: GENRE LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Gender Fluid Publisher: Fur Planet Pages: 198 Reviewer: J. Scott Coatsworth Get It On Amazon About The Book Deep space, nine lives… Or maybe nine-hundred? When a calico cat with a computer chip in her head — full of lifetimes worth of memories — sets out to uncover the mysteries of her distant past, she finds herself on a space station in a recently war-torn star system. Will her best friend from one of her previous lives as a dog still accept her? Can she make new friends … Read more

First Look: Deaf, Genderqueer Actor in “Titans”

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The new “Titans” trailer gave the first look of Chella Man, a deaf, genderqueer actor and model, as Jericho. Jericho is the son of Deathstroke (Esai Morales) in the series. After his vocal cords are severed during his kidnapping, Jericho must communicate through sign language. He can also control people’s bodies and voices through eye contact. The trailer shows a brief clip of Man as Jericho using sign language. Man praised the show’s representation on Instagram. “As a Deaf individual who uses sign language on a daily basis, Jericho’s primary mode of communication hits close to home. I RARELY saw … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Migration – Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Anthology #5

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Queer Sci Fi has just released the annual QSF Flash Fiction anthology. This year, the theme is “Migration.” MI-GRA-TION (noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300 word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers … Read more

Let’s Send the First Openly Queer Astronaut to Space

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Wannabe LGBT+ astronauts are being encouraged to apply for a new contest which aims to send the first openly queer person into space. In almost six decades of space travel more than 500 people have been into outer space—none of whom have been openly LGBT+. The Out Astronaut Contest is aiming to change that by sending a young queer astronaut into orbit. “We believe that communities are empowered when they are represented,” said the contest’s organisers, Stardom Space and Project PoSSUM (Polar Suboribital Science in the Upper Mesosphere). “Our goal is to train and fly a member of the LGBT+ community … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: What Blooms Beneath, by A.D. Ellis

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QSFer A.D. Ellis has a new queer fantasy book out featuring pansexual and intersex/genderqueer characters: “What Blooms Beneath.” Kellan considers himself lucky to have an adequate existence on earth where, in the year 2044, common citizens toil under the oppressive thumb of a corrupt and unscrupulous government. Kellan dreams of becoming part of the Department of Paranormal, Supernatural, and Fantasy Sciences, but his application is continually denied because he has no extra-sapien blood. Kellan’s simple reality shifts when Rhône unexpectedly enters his life. Rhône, living in a camouflaged, underground village, never planned to get involved with an individual from the … Read more

REVIEW: Born Magic, by A.R. Moler

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Title: Born MagicAuthor: A.R. MolerGenre: FantasyLGBTQ+ Category: Gay/IntersexPublisher: JMS BooksPages: 86Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book Querteshan guardsman Jamal Fayed is on a routine patrol through the desert area known as the Burning when they discover an injured and unconscious man who looks to be from a nearby country, Perathea. Their two countries have a long history of animosity. When Nev ran from his master, he was fleeing for his life and any outcome seemed better than the death he was promised. But Nev has secrets, complicated secrets that involve both magic and his physical form. Can … Read more

#OWNVOICES: Transgender Non-Conforming & Non-Binary

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We’re starting a new thing on Saturdays on the QSF Facebook group – #ownvoices. Each week, we’ll feature a different group of writers who don’t get the attention they should. Today, we’re featuring trans non-conforming, gender fluid and non-binary authors who write similar characters. #ownvoices If you’re an enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author, tell us about yourself, your experiences author, and the books you write (especially those with similar characters – with links, please). If you’re not, you can still participate – share your favorite enby, gender fluid or non-conforming spec fic author authors and their works … Read more

Deaf Genderqueer Actor Lands DC Superhero gig

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Deaf, genderqueer actor and model Chella Man has been cast as Jericho in DC Universe’s series “Titans.” Jericho is the son of villain Deathstroke, played by Esai Morales in the series. After Jericho’s vocal chords are severed during his kidnapping, he now communicates through sign language and can control people’s bodies and voices through eye contact.  Man’s previous acting credits include “NYPD Blue,” “How To Get Away With Murder” and “Ozark.” He announced the role on Instagram writing; “As a trans, Deaf, Jewish person of color, I have always reminded myself of the power in my differences. It is a … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Future Gender

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Over the last few decades, our societal understanding of gender has evolved beyond the binary to encompass transgender, non-binary, gender-queer and gender-fluid folks. In your sci fi works, how have you dealt with the understanding and expression of gender in the future? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat

FOR READERS: Things That Never Happened

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Marina Justyaoi: Queer historical fiction that plays fast and loose with reality – does it irritate you or make you wish it had been that way? (Particularly with LGBTQ+ relationships). What are your faves? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat