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COVER REVEAL/GIVEAWAY: Impact Flash Fiction Anthology

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Impact

Queer Sci Fi is releasing its fourth flash fiction anthology: Impact. We have the cover reveal here today! IM * PACT (noun) 1) One object colliding with another 2) An impinging of something upon something else 3) An influence or effect on something or someone 4) The force of a new idea, concept, technology or ideology Four definitions to inspire writers around the world, and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell, but only 110 made the final cut. A difficult choice to be made. An object hurtling recklessly through space. A new invention that will change the world. … Read more

TV: Lesbian Proposal on Steven Universe

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Steven Universe lesbian proposal

Cartoon Network show Steven Universe has featured a lesbian proposal. The popular American animated cartoon series has repeatedly earned praise for its portrayal of queer characters, with gem characters Ruby and Sapphire portrayed as a couple. The show’s groundbreaking depiction of a queer relationship in a cartoon has won praise from fans young and old alike – even as the show has faced repeated censorship around the world over its LGBTQ content. Ruby and Sapphire took another major step last night in Season 5 episode “The Question”. The show’s story arc had seen the pair – who often merge to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Damage Control, by David Bridger

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Damage Control

QSFer David Bridger has a new lesbian sci fi/paranormal book out: A Christmas ghost story in space starring two brave young women engineers who happen to be in love, this previously published title is now rewritten as an adult novella and released to celebrate PRIDE. “Damage Control is action, love and loyalty all wrapped around an intriguing Science Fiction puzzle.” USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR KIM KNOX Kath Preston and Jen Stenberg are damage control engineers in the generation starship Romeo, 582 years into its 800-year journey from frozen Earth to humanity’s hopeful future on planet Nirvana. When they were schoolgirl … Read more

Four Facts About Beloved Black Lesbian Science Fiction Writer Octavia Butler

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Octavia Butler

On Friday (June 22), Google celebrated the birthday of award-winning and Black lesbian science fiction writer Octavia Butler. “Octavia E. Butler’s legacy calls to mind the age-old question of whether life imitates art, or vice versa,” Google wrote in her tribute. “Today’s Doodle honors the author’s immense contribution to the genre of science fiction, including the diverse worlds and characters she brought to life.” The “Kindred” author died of a stroke in 2006 and she would have been 71-years-old today. But who is Butler? What were her stories about and what is the legacy she left behind? Well, we got you: … Read more

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Cut Lesbian Reveal

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Daniella Pineda

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was set to feature a lesbian character, new star Daniella Pineda has revealed. Pineda plays a paleo-veterinarian, Dr Zia Rodriguez, who makes the dangerous journey to Isla Nublar in the new dino sequel.  Joining the star-studded cast featuring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, Pineda revealed in a recent Yahoo Entertainment chat that her character was going to reveal that she was a lesbian. The scene would have happened quite early on in the film, the actress said in the interview. Pineda describes the scene as featuring her and Owen (Pratt) driving in a military … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Rescue, by Marie Brown

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Rescue

QSFer Marie Brown has a new 99 cent FF fantasy book out: A cry in the woods leads Ranger Kell Ardantin to the rescue of a lovely young lady, escaping a horrible fate in her homeland to start life anew. Get It On Amazon Giveaway Marie is giving away a copy of her book “Desert Rose” with this post – comment below for a chance to win. Excerpt Cinnamon heard the sound first, as usual. She flung her head up and snorted, ears pricked. “What is it, girl?” Kell patted the mare’s neck and strained her own hearing. Nothing, of … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT – Emily Monroe is NOT the Chosen One: Night Shift, by Erik Schubach

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Not The Chosen One

QSFer Erik Schubach has a new FF superhero book out: Emily Monroe may be a lot of things, but one thing is for sure, she is NOT the Chosen One. Emily is a normal girl working at Big Burger who has the unfortunate luck to look exactly like Big City’s superhero darling, the Chosen One. It has been the bane of her existence as it disrupts her life and those around her when super villains come knocking, wanting to prove their mettle by fighting the Chosen One. Nobody listens when she insists she isn’t who they think she is. With … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Ardulum Series, by J.S. Fields

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Ardulum Series

QSFer J.S. Fields has a new lesbian sci fi book out in her Ardulum series – Third Don: The Ardulum series blends space opera and hard science into a story about two women persistently bound to their past, and a sentient planet determined to shape their future. Giveaway: J.S. Fields is giving away an eBook copy of books one and two, AND a special collector’s edition First Don enamel pin to one lucky winner, via Rafflecopter: a Rafflecopter giveaway Direct Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b60e8d4711/? About the Books Ardulum: First Don (book one) The planet that vanishes. The planet that sleeps. When Ardulum … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Medusa’s Touch, by Emily L. Byrne

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Medusa's Touch

QSFer Emily L. Byrne has a new FF sci fi book out: Medusa’s Touch. Medusa Pilot TiCara X273 just signed on for more trouble than she ever bargained for. A beautiful corporate rep with a secret, her ailing boss, a covert mission to a hidden destination, an implacable foe with some unexpected allies and a sizzling attraction, seasoned with more than a touch of deceit and betrayal, make for a trip that some of them may not survive. Can TiCara learn to trust the woman she’s falling in love with before it’s too late? Buy Links Queen of Swords Press … Read more