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Letting Go of Your Work

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I just finished the third (and final) draft of my latest work – a 24k novella that mixes Faery elements with post-global warming San Francisco. It was fun to write – as I’ve mentioned before, it’s the first time I’ve sat down and plotted out – from start to finish – an entire work. And then (pretty much) followed my outline. But now I’m at the end. As I look it over, I’m fairly satisfied. But then I think… is the language ok? Do I need to research the mythology a little more? Is the dialogue good? All these little … Read more

Announcement: Two Guys Walk Into an Apocalypse 3, by VL Locey

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There’s a new paranormal MM book out from V.L. Locey at Torquere Press: Paul and Gordon aren’t your typical zombie hunters. They’re a loving couple of educators who might be infected by the virus that is turning the world’s population into mindless, undead eating machines. So why haven’t they turned? Well, Gordon has a theory about that. He suspects that those who march under the rainbow flag just might be carrying the cure for the plague in their bloodstream. Zendra, the massive pharmaceutical company where the mutated virus was made, certainly seems to be in a hurry to round up … Read more

Book Review: With a Kiss, by Kim Dare

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When Liam Bates volunteered to visit lonely patients at his local hospital, he expected them to be able to talk back when he chatted to them. But, when he’s assigned to visit a comatose man, he soon finds himself spilling out his whole life story in an effort to fill the silence. It’s not long before the peace and comfort he finds in the man’s hospital room becomes Liam’s refuge from an increasingly hostile world. Vampire Marcus Corrigan has been trapped inside his paralysed body for over three years, unable to communicate with anyone. The chatty young man who visits … Read more

QSF’s First Annual Flash Fiction Contest

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Hi all, Today we’re announcing our first annual Flash Fiction Contest. For our purposes, we’re defining Flash Fiction as 300 words or less. Stories can be Sci Fi, Fantasy, or Paranormal, or any combination of the three. The theme? Endings – something that’s ending, whether it’s a life, an era, a relationship, a planet, a world, a society, an idea. So be creative – come up with something that wows us in a short space – stories must be no longer than 300 words (not including title) and must fit the theme. Fiction with or without an LGBT romance. HEA … Read more

Announcement: A Bittersweet Haunting, TA Chase & Jackie Nacht

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MLR Press has a new paranormal book out from TA Chase & Jackie Nacht: Jersey Paranormal Investigation was created when Braden and his five friends were marked by the Jersey Devil during their childhood. Now, they all have special gifts when it comes to the supernatural. Years later, Braden finds himself on his next job only to come face to face with the beautiful victim, Mack. Not all is it seems and Braden and his team will have to figure out why Mack is being targeted and to keep from falling for the man in the process. Excerpt “Come on,” … Read more

Super Viruses and Sci Fi

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OK, so we’re knee-deep in the Ebola crisis here in the US. No, not the disease itself, which has so far been quickly contained in New York and Dallas, albeit with an uncomfortable amount of official fumbling. No, I mean the epidemic of fear. Schools are turning away teachers and students just for having visited or being from Africa – even if the country involved is thousands of miles from the outbreak. Health care workers who have tested negative for the virus and have no symptoms are being quarantined, chilling the potential medical response to the disease in Africa. And … Read more

Queer Sci Fi – The Interview

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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/

My Story Avalon Dramatized by Angel Martinez

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Friend of the blog and QSFer Angel Martinez just read an excerpt form my forthcoming story Avalon: Story Time with Angel features a reading from J. Scott Coatsworth’s short story, “Avalon,” a guest appearance by the curious Ms. Isis, and a bit about the MCB Quarterly, coming next year that will feature Scott’s story :) Remember – if you’d like your excerpt read on line, I take excerpts of about 1200-1500 words, any LGBT genre! http://angelmartinezauthor.weebly.com/the-blog-erotic-fiction-for-the-hungry-mind/story-time-with-angel-avalon-by-j-scott-coatsworth

Announcement: Slither, by Tabitha Creech

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QSFer Tabitha Creech has a new sci fi book out: War awaits on Ilmare, between the humans and the constructs they created. Considered flawed designs by their creators, Selati and his other sentient comrades live the life of refugees on the run, hiding and fighting in Ilmare’s vast jungles. They want only the freedom to pursue their newly awakened sentience away from human interference. Aleledai taught Selati all he knows of a life without chains and suffering. Neither can know what tomorrow will bring, rather all too well what it could take from them both. On the cusp of war, … Read more

What Are the Best Cons?

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Today’s question comes from QSFer Angel Martinez – “What are the best cons?” I have to admit, as a neophyte writer, I haven’t been to any writer conferences yet, at least as a published author. I did attend a conference about 15 years ago in Berkeley for sci fi writers, and was personally snubbed by Mercedes Lackey, something of a point of honor for me. And I’m attending Rainbow Con in Tampa with the QSF crowd next July. So help me out here, some of you more experienced writers – what are your favorite cons, and why? What are the … Read more