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ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood Pact – Courtney Maguire

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Blood Pact - Courtney Maguire

QSFer Courtney Maguire has a new queer paranormal book out (gay, non-binary, pan), Youkai Bloodlines book 2: Blood Pact. In Hiro’s world, youkai are a supernatural story used to scare children into obedience, and to keep men out of back alleys and brothels. Until Sakurai Hideyoshi walks through his door with a fantastical tale of a samurai who had killed a thousand men and drank the blood of his enemies, a man that lived in darkness but sought beauty to keep it at bay. A story both terrifying and romantic…and completely ridiculous. Unless it is true. Convinced something softer lurks … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood Indigo – Talulah J. Sullivan

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Blood Indigo - Talulah J. Sullivan

Talulah J. Sullivan has a new queer indigenous sci-fi book out (gay, poly), book one in the Hoop of the Alekšu’in series: Blood Indigo. A centuries-long stalemate endures over possession of a sentient world. In one corner, a dwindling cabal of shamans holds a weakening defense; in the other, a colony of aliens tries to maintain a bio-engineering experiment run amok. In the middle stands a youth who has been genetically altered to ‘Shape’ the elemental powers. If Tohwakeli surrenders to those powers, he will be not only outcast, but a weapon. Get It At Amazon | Publisher Excerpt The … Read more

COVER REVEAL: Blood Indigo – Talulah J. Sullivan

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Blood Indigo - Talulah J. Sullivan

We are honored to have the cover reveal for Talulah J. Sullivan’s new queer indigenous sc-fi book Blood Indigo (gay, poly), book one in the Hoop of the Alekšu’in series. A centuries-long stalemate endures over possession of a sentient world. In one corner, a dwindling cabal of shamans holds a weakening defense; in the other, a colony of aliens tries to maintain a bio-engineering experiment run amok. In the middle stands a youth who has been genetically altered to ‘Shape’ the elemental powers. If Tohwakeli surrenders to those powers, he will be not only outcast, but a weapon. Available 4/12: … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Blood Moon – Catherine Lundoff

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Blood Moon - Catherine Lundoff

Catherine Lundoff has a new lesbian paranormal fantasy out, Wolves of Wolf’s Point book 2: Blood Moon. And there’s a giveaway. The Return of the Menopausal Werewolves. The Wolf’s Point werewolf pack, born from the magic that calls small groups of middle-aged women to embrace their inner and outer wolves, has been protecting the town for generations. Now Becca Thornton and the Pack have their hands (and paws) full of all the trouble they can handle. Plus a bit extra. Pack member Erin Adams just found a dead body in the trunk of her car and confessed to murder. But … Read more

Rainbow Space Magic Starts Today!

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It’s here! The virtual Rainbow Space Magic con is the brainchild of Olivia Helling, and Angel, Valerie, Monique and others worked hard to bring it to fruition. It’s a queer con (as if you couldn’t tell) for fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, and horror readers and authors, and most of the content will be posted to the RSM YouTube channel once the con is over. And it’s FREE (but we encourage you to donate to one of our featured charities). Some highlights: Jewelle Gomez is our Keynote Speaker, at 3 PM Pacific Today Tons of author readings Vendor pop-ups Saturday and Sunday … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Home I Find With You – Skye Kilaen

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The Home I Find With You - Skye Kilaen

QSFer Skye Kilaen has a new queer post-apolcalyptic hopepunk romance out (gay/poly/pan): The Home I Find With You. A polyamorous romance about building a new life after the world falls apart. Life in rural Colorado fifteen years after the second U.S. Civil War is perilous. Van and his girlfriend Hadas only recovered from the attack that killed Van’s wife because their community helped them heal. The warmth Van and Hadas share isn’t the love he lost, but it’s precious. He’s content. Clark survived the war, but his family fractured and now his relationships are in ruins… which must be his … Read more

Video Games That Broke New Ground for LGBTQ+ Representation

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The Sims lesbian couple

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: Root – Daniel Fisher

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Root - Daniel Fisher

QSFer Daniel Fisher has a new queer comedic dark fantasy out, The Place of Things Book Four: “Root.” Root, the third book in the Place of Things series is the continuing story of Michael and his new, rather unique fiancée. From the Winter’s Solstice to the Vernal Equinox we find our lover’s and their friends explore new and creative ways to adapt to life altering events.  Having relocated and now a resident in the sanctuary town of Sacred Grove, Michael is finding his place among the mythical, mystical and mostly immortal residents who’ve hidden away from the outside world. Not … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cyborg Anthology – Lindsay B-e

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The Cyborg Anthology - Linday B-e

QSFer Lindsay B-e has a new queer sci-fi/poetry book out (bi, gay, gender fluid, lesbian, non-binary, poly): “The Cyborg Anthology.” Poems written by Cyborgs in the future – this collection melds sci-fi and poetry, human and machine. The Cyborg Anthology takes place in a future where there was a thriving world of Robots and Cyborgs living peacefully beside Humans, but a disaster destroyed all Robot and most Cyborg life. The book is organized like a typical anthology of literature, split into sections that include a biography of each poet and a sample of their poetry. It covers early Cyborg poetry, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs – Jeanne Marcella

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Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs - Jeanne Marcella

Jeanne Marcella has a new MM/MMF dark fantasy out: “Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs.” And there’s a giveaway! Her past is postage due and centaurs are ready to collect. Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs is a dark fantasy most daring and eccentric. A tale not for the faint of heart. Pony is a bipedal half-breed centaur with no desire to waste tears on a past she can’t remember. She’s busy enough with her mail routes and package deliveries, and of course, floundering through hot-cold love affairs with the high class courtesans Mardyth and Lullaby. The mundane drudgery of her life … Read more