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It’s that time again. Every now and then we ask our readers and FB Group members to tell us the topics you wanna discuss. So bring it on… what questions do you have as a writer about sci fi, fantasy, or paranormal? As a reader? What possible futures do you see for the planet? For mankind? For the LGBt community? What do we need to be exploring through our books and novellas and short stories? Are there were critters you’d like to see more stories about? Fantasy ideas as yet unexplored? Bring us your plot bunnies and we’ll roast ’em … Read more

Today we have a question from our own Angel Martinez: “The best professional organizations for the LGBTQ SFF writer?” Well, obviously, the best is QueerSciFi.com, followed closely by our friends at Gay Sci Fi MM Romance and Queer Sci Fi, Horror, & Fantasy Creators & Fans on FB. But beyond these, there have to be other organizations, both with an LGBT bent and with a more mainstream flair that also welcome LGBT writers. So spill – what other groups or organizations should we all be joining? Keeping in mind that, in the words of the great Groucho marx, “I don’t … Read more

There’s a new Sci Fi book out from DSP by Lissa Kasey: Misaki “Aki” Itou is a psi—a person with mutated DNA granting him psychic abilities. He’s also a contracted companion—a whore. It may not be the perfect profession, but having a roof over his head, food to eat, and not being subjected to torture is a dream come true. He is the top companion at the Hidden Gem, and it makes him enough money to buy the prettiest, most sparkly shoes he can find. Shane McNaughton is an Irishman who survived the Third World War and works as a … Read more

QSFer Jamie Lake asks us a few questions, and QSF responds: Today I’m interviewing blogger Scott from Queer Sci Fi. His blog features unique books on the sci fi, supernatural, and fantasy genres with LGBT characters. If you’re looking for something distinct and special, I highly recommend you check out his blog and discover great books you’ll love! http://jamielakenovels.com/2014/10/28/interview-with-blogger-scott-from-queer-sci-fi/

Many ancient legends feature creatures that are part one thing and part another – the Chimera, the Griffin, the Centaur… ok, so the last one is half human, but still… So I thought we’d have a little fun today. The Daily Mail has an article with a great sampling of some of the possibilities of morphing two animal species, including the Guinealion above: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2448571/Hilarious-Frankenstein-style-creatures-photos-ordinary-animals-morphed-together.html So what two species would you like to see merged? And what would you do with your new creature in a fantasy or paranormal (or heck, even sci fi) story?

OK, it’s time once again to send in the things you want to talk about – anything covering sci fi, fantasy, or paranormal topics – LGBT or otherwise. What are you passionate about? Do you wonder why Vampires like the taste of blood? Would you like to see stories about elf-warf hybrids? Does the worry about a future backlash agaonst LGBT rights keep you up at night? We want to hear from you. Share a few topics you’d like to see discussed on our blog and Facebook discussion page, and if we use your topic, we’ll also give you credit. … Read more

Today’s topic comes from QSFer Tracy Rowan: “In a world where gays and lesbians are accepted members of society, are there other orientations/genders which are not? Can you imagine a world where gays and lesbians are as accepted as heterosexuals, but asexuals, transgender individuals, or others are considered abnormal by much of the population, gays and lesbians included? Why?” I like this topic – it gets to some of the differences in various parts of our community – someone who is transgender is not the same as someone who is gay is not the same as someone who is asexual. … Read more

Today’s topic comes form QSFer Angel Martinez: “The need for science in SF.” I know what she means. I see a lot of “sci fi”, especially in the cross-over romance category, that uses sci fi as purely a backdrop – throw the two protagonists on a space ship and you’ve got a sci fi story. In sci fi, the science should be more than just a back-drop – it’s almost another character. Sure, you can write a compelling romance that is set in a future world. But if that future world itself is not compelling and built on a solid … Read more

Today’s topic comes from QSFer John Allenson: “A suggestion for a discussion. What do people think of Alternate History? Anyone writing AH? What would be some good possibilities for Queer AH?” Ooh, I like this one. What if things had gone differently in the middle ages and we’d had an openly gay Pope who had steered the Church to be gay friendly? How would things have been different if the Nazis had singled out Christians, or whites, or straights instead of Jews and gays for the holocaust? What if drag queens hadn’t risen up at Stonewall? So many possibilities. So … Read more