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Announcement: Love: Universal, by Dawn Flemington

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QSFer Dawn Flemington has a new sci fi MM romance book out: John Russell, a UFOlogist, comes home for a much needed break, only to find his ex-lover Adien Kaper has moved in next door. They made a perfect couple except one thing: Adien doesn’t believe in UFOs or extraterrestrials. After spotting a meteor shower, John goes to investigate, only to find a dark crystal. Later, that same crystal produces an alien who is looking for Adien. It seems Adien is needed back home on Xulpath as soon as possible. But Adien doesn’t believe he’s an alien and he doesn’t … Read more

The Physics of Shifting

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Today’s question comes from QSFer Beth Brock: The law of conservation of mass states that for any system closed to all transfers of matter and energy (both of which have mass), the mass of the system must remain constant over time. How does this relate to shifters? Does the story become a “fantasy”? What do you do to keep science in mind when you create a shifter? This is especially relevant in the case of people that shift into really small things – like birds or monkeys, or into really large things, like dinosaurs. I know, I know, once you’ve … Read more

Teaser: Tomorrowland

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Disney’s kept a shroud of mystery over Tomorrowland, but Super Bowl watchers got to see an exciting sneak peak of the upcoming film named after the futuristic themed land. via The Hollywood Reporter: The story, as described by Disney, centers on a “bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment who embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as Tomorrowland.” By Kyler Geoffroy – Full Story at Towleroad.com

Announcement: Good Enough to Eat, by Alison Grey and Jae

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The writing team of Alison Grey and Jae has a new FF vampire book out: Robin’s New Year’s resolution to change her eating habits is as unusual as she is. Unlike millions of other women, she isn’t tempted by chocolate or junk food. She’s a vampire, determined to fight her craving for a pint of O negative. When she goes to an AA meeting, hoping for advice on fighting her addiction, she meets Alana, a woman who battles her own demons. Despite their determination not to get involved, the attraction is undeniable. Is it just bloodlust that makes Robin think … Read more

It’s Snowing in My Head

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer Janet Gershen-Siegel: Because it is snowing and snowing here (Boston), how does the weather affect your writing? What happens when it essentially becomes a character? E. g. I am going to write some massive winter scenes because I have 6 foot piles of snow in my front yard. Hey, write what you know! It’s a good question – how does the weather ouside affect your writing? Are you more productive when it rains, or when it’s sunny outside? Has that snow drift just outside your window somehow found its way into your story?

Jupiter Ascending

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What a very, very expensive piece of cheese! If you think about this movie afterwards – and I suggest you don’t – the galaxy-sized plot holes and unanswered questions will make you giggle! However, you get to see every penny of the $175 million budget. It wasn’t spent on a particularly original script. Or, obviously, an acting coach. In fact, if Oscar voters see this before casting this year’s ballot, Eddie Redmayne’s acting will guarantee Michael Keaton the win. Not that Jupiter Ascending doesn’t have it’s own trashy D-list charm. It’s visually stunning – an all-out attack on the optic … Read more

Announcement: Razor, by Jon Keys

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QSFer Jon Keys has a new urban Fantasy out: Razor was released today (Feb 6th) by Decadent Publishing. It’s my first urban fantasy and I’m very excited. Part of Decadent Publishing’s Beyond Fairytales collection, Razor is a retelling of The Little Folk from Brother’s Grimm. Yeah, I’d never heard of it either. LOL. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did. ~ Jon ~ When the world crashes down around your ears, sometimes all you can do is punt and hope for the best. That’s exactly what James and Micah decide to do when one of them is … Read more

How Do You Like Your Series?

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Today’s topic comes from QSFer Shira Anthony: “More questions come up along the lines of series… For readers: Do you wait until the series is complete/published before starting? Do you care if it’s complete? Do you like spinoff series? If you’re reading a series romance, does it matter to you if the HEA comes at the end of a series? Do you need closure at the end of each book? What do you think about HFN?” I’ve always loved series – and historically you’ve always had to wait for a year or two or more for the next book to … Read more

A Book Cover That Judges You

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OK, this is a little creepy. But who wouldn’t wanna screen their readers? :P Thijs Biersteker of digital entrepreneurs Moore has created a book jacket that will open only when a reader shows no judgment. An integrated camera and facial recognition system scans the reader’s face, only unlocking the book – in the prototype, filled with creative work for the Art Directors Club Netherlands annual – when their expression is neutral. “My aim was to create a book cover that is human and approachable hi-tech. If you approach the book, if you’re overexcited or your face shows a sceptical expression, … Read more

Announcement: Origins, by Zev de Valera

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QSFer Zev de Valera has a new historical fantasy book out, book 2 in his Amenhotep series: A new relationship. An ancient ring that you’ve slipped upon your finger. So far, so good. Life is looking up. But then you uncover the mystery surrounding that golden ring. Your life will never be the same. So it is for veterinarian Julian Wingate. Struggling to come to terms with the ancient power which can be wielded by the Talisman Ring of Amenhotep, Julian must work to hold together his relationship with his lover, Dinesh Daas, who harbors his own dark secrets, while … Read more