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Fans Think Star Butterfly is Bisexual After Last Episode

Disney Channel cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil has just revealed that its main character is bisexual, according to fans. In the show’s March 17 episode “Ransomgram,” magical princess Star Butterfly sparked joy among queer fans by gazing lovingly at both thunder goddess Brunzetta and an alternate universe version of her friend Marco. The bisexual flag’s colours—pink, purple and blue—were displayed prominently in these clips, which showed Star giving Brunzetta the same look she aimed at Marco after describing him as a “buff and rugged” man who lives in the “abs dimension.” Full Story at Pink News

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Severed, by Shona Husk

QSFer Shona Husk has a new MMF sci fi wingfic book out: Severed. Halle Ish, one of Velli’s elite police Arrows, is shot down during a Precinct One riot. Wounded and unable to fly, she tries to hide and avoid capture, knowing that if she is found by the razor gangs or Clipper Sect they will sever her wings. She needs to get out of Precinct One. Avin Lent was once a promising medical student, but he started sniffing Mumble to beat the stress and is now the doctor to one of the biggest gangs in Precinct One—while not part … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Finding the Ending

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: How do you wrap up your stories? Do you know where you are going from the start? Or does it come to you somewhere along the way? And do you have any secrets for crafting the perfect ending? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat

Star Trek: Gay Couple Not Over, Rapp Says

The gay relationship in Star Trek: Discovery hasn’t reached the end of its story, according to actor Anthony Rapp. The star, who plays Lieutenant Paul Stamets, told attendees of Los Angeles TV festival Paleyfest on Sunday (March 24) that when it came to his character’s relationship with Wilson Cruz’s Dr Hugh Culber, “we’re still in the midst of it.” “Things are continuing to evolve. We’re grateful we’re given something authentic and complicated [by the writers],” he said, according to Deadline. Full Story: Josh Jackman, Pink News

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Echoes, by L.A. Ashton

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QSFer L.A. Ashton has a new MM paranormal book out: Echoes. After one thousand years of listless eternity, Oskar is used to his particular brand of loneliness. But a long walk through Middle America and a few chance encounters will lead him straight to a man he’d known to be long since dead―his childhood best friend, Aranck. Being undead hasn’t stopped Aran from living life to the fullest. He has all the money and power his charm and business savvy could earn him, and plenty of friends. Lately, though, something seems to be missing. After a millennium, perhaps the world’s … Read more

Me Me Monday!

Welcome to M3: ME ME MONDAY at our FB discussion group – your chance to pop in and tell us about your latest success. Have a new book or short story coming out? Let us know. Just sell something? Let us know so we can cheer you on. HOW IT WORKS: I’ll pin this topic to the top of our FB discussion page for the day. –Please post your announcement as a separate post so we can comment on yours specifically –Check out the other posts and congratulate and share them too! And congratulations!!!

SPACE: The Earth is Basically a Mini Sun

Our sun is a lifeless, fiery ball of gas fueled by a nuclear inferno. Earth, meanwhile, is a rocky, layered planet covered by water and teeming with life. Nevertheless, the elemental composition of these two celestial bodies is surprisingly similar. The elements in the sun and Earth are pretty much the same, though Earth had less of the sun’s more volatile elements, which evaporate at high temperatures, a new analysis reveals. This suggests that Earth formed from material in the solar nebula — the cloud of dust and gas that shaped the sun — but volatile elements such as helium, … Read more

REVIEW: Rogue in the Making, by TJ Nichols

Title: Rogue in the MakingSeries (when applicable): Studies in Demonology #2Author(s): T.J. NicholsGenre: urban fantasyLGBTQ+ Category: gay, m/m, polyamory Publisher: DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count: 284 pagesReviewer: Dan The blood sacrifices have brought rain to Demonside, but across the void, the Warlock College of Vinland is still storing and gathering magic, heedless of the warnings of the international magical community. The underground is full of warlocks who disagree with the college, but do they care about wizards and demons or only about snatching power? With a foot in each world, Angus is no longer sure whom he can trust. The demons don’t trust humans, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Memory of Scorpions Series, by Aleksandr Voinov

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QSFer Aleksandr Voinov is stopping by with his Memory of Scorpions series. The Memory of Scorpions series is a gritty military fantasy featuring a very diverse, very queer cast of characters. Political drama, court intrigue, love, loyalty, betrayal and a plot driven story line that will keep you guessing right up to the very end. The beautiful covers were created by Anna Sikorska. Scorpion, Book 1 You learn your wisest lessons from your enemies. Assuming, of course, you survive the encounter. Kendras is a casualty of war: injured, penniless, and quite possibly the last surviving member of the only family … Read more