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New Release: Monsoon Queen – Jo Carthage

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Monsoon Queen - Jo Carthage

Jo Carthage has a new FF sci-fantasy book out: Monsoon Queen. Twenty-year-old Noor has been hiding her magic and biding her time in the spice markets of 1812 Tajoura as she and her neighbours wait for the ravenous British Empire to sail into their homeport, cannons blazing. But when the HMS Victory arrives, so does the chance of a lifetime to join a found family in the Yemeni resistance. Noor finds herself caught up in the fight against the Empire’s battle mages and Rami, the dark prince who leads them. In a case of mistaken identity, Noor heals Rami before … Read more

Review: Point of Dreams – Melissa Scott & Lisa A. Barnett

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Point of Dreams - Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett

Genre: Fantasy, Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Kobo | Apple | Smashwords | Universal Buy Link About The Book The play’s the thing to catch the attention of Astreiant…especially when it includes murder, mystery and magic. It’s ghost-tide in the city and the dead walk the streets, haunting those who meant something to them in life. The theaters of Point of Dreams have a hit season on their hands and Adjunct Point Nicolas Rathe and former mercenary Philip Eslingen have a murder on theirs. Not to mention a heady mix of intrigue, politics and magic, where even the flowers are more than … Read more

New Release: Outcaste – Christie Meierz

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New Release: Outcaste - Christie Meierz

QSFer Christie Meierz has a new queer sci-fi book out (bi, MF), Tolari Space book 6: Outcaste. Dr. Kimberly Storm-Gale has to make it back to Tau Ceti University — and fast — after his peaceful research sabbatical is turned upside down by corporate predators. As he struggles to find a way to remain a free man, he doesn’t expect his research subjects to kidnap him. Grandchild of the Jorann or not, Halla is a burden to the outcastes of Sanctuary Aanesh, where she has struggled for years to survive the loss of her life-partner — a battle she is … Read more

Review: Praxis – David Gerrold

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Praxis - David Gerrold

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Bi, Asexual Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book A lifetime in the Labor Corps—or colonize a new world. For Jamie and José, not much of a choice. But Praxis wouldn’t be easy. To survive there, you had to depend on each other. And that requires honesty that few possess. Praxis is a bold experiment in society building, a monosexual colony, with no promises of survival and no return trip. But it’s got potential. You just have to build a new civilization—on the other side of the universe. The Review They say that … Read more

“Now What?” —-Jeff Baker, Boogieman In Lavender.

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Election Night I wrote a very angry, very scared, very depressed version of this column. Apparently a lot of voters voted against their own self-interest and against society’s. Events like confidential documents probably shared with our country’s enemies and the attempted overthrow of an election in January 2021 have sunk down the collective memory hole of the American people. I’m upset, I’m depressed and I’m angry. All at people who should know better. People who voted and will probably be surprised at a tide of vengeance coming from the White House next year. People who voted for a guy who … Read more

New Release: The Crack at the Heart of Everything – Fiona Fenn

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The Crack at the Heart of Everything - Fiona Fenn

QSFer Fiona Fenn has a new queer fantasy book out (bi, gay, gender fluid, lesbian): The Crack at the Heart of Everything. He accidentally cursed himself… When the consequences get him exiled to the land he helped terrorize, can this evil wizard find redemption… and love? Orpheus can’t believe it’s come to this. After helping his childhood friend conquer the realm by raising an army of hell-beasts, the befuddled dark sorcerer finds himself banished when the price of his magic endangers the palace. Isolated and betrayed, the feared spellcaster isn’t exactly thrilled when his irritating and handsome rival keeps stepping … Read more

Review: Chaos Wolf – Sheryl R. Hayes

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Chaos Wolf - Sheryl R. Hayes - Jordan Abbey Book 1

Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual, Poly, Gay Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book Bitten by a werewolf. Taught by a vampire. At this rate, she’s going to start a war. Literature major Jordan Abbey ordered a double mocha latte, but it wasn’t supposed to come with a side order bite by a love-sick werewolf. When a vampire comes to her rescue, gut instinct tells her he has questionable motives. But he’s the only one she can trust to help get in touch with her inner animal. Within a week, her smart mouth lands her … Read more

New Release: Mismatched Wolf Mates – A. Williams

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Mismatched Wolf Mates - A. Williams

QSFer A. Williams has a new MM paranormal romance out: Mismatched Wolf Mates. Wolf shifter Cody meets Dale at a bar. Dale smells like strawberries and Cody is sure he’s found his fated mate. Until a month later when he meets Dale’s twin brother, Leo. Oops. Short read. 1st person dual POV. HEA ending. Get It At Amazon Excerpt Before I had even stepped inside, the overwhelming aroma of strawberries wafted off of this identical copy of my boyfriend. It was much stronger than Dale’s own faint strawberry scent. When Leo took my hand, my wolf jumped up and down … Read more

Review: As The Hawk Cuts The Heavens – E.S. Wynn

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As The Hawk Cuts The Heavens - E.S. Wynn

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Bisexual Reviewer: H.L. Publisher | Amazon | B&N About The Book The year is 2124. Earth’s first faster-than-light starship makes its maiden voyage into the unknown and disappears, only to be declared missing for the better part of two centuries. The ship’s historic first mission was supposed to be simple, just a test of the experimental displacement drive. The crew was supposed to spend seven days in the depths of space, then snap back to Earth to prove a concept, and nothing more. Instead, they find something impossible. They find something that draws them into a … Read more

Review: A Beat of Honour – Amir Lane

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New Release: A Beat of Honor - Amir Lane

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Heavy Metal Blood Box Set About The Book Go into battle expecting to die… Born and raised as a samurai, Tetsuro Saito expected to die in battle. He didn’t expect to rise again. Waking up in the middle of a bloodbath, Tetsuro is horrified to discover he’s been turned into a vampire by a man with a violent agenda. Unless Tetsuro can find a way to stop him, Maxwell Osborne will continue to create an army of immortals. Fighting the bloodthirsty urges now burning through his veins, Tetsuro … Read more