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ANNOUNCEMENT: Dead and Hating It, by Edward Kendrick

QSFer Edward Kendrick has a new MM paranormal book out, Book 3 of the Ghostly Investigations series: “Dead and Hating It”. Kurt Foster is a ghost, killed by the man he loved, unable to move on until he can prove he was murdered. But how can he do that? Detective Mike Harris and Sage Crewe, Mike’s lover and a medium who talks to ghosts, both knew Kurt. When his death is deemed a suicide, they don’t believe it. With the help of ghosts Brody and Jon, they go to Kurt’s apartment, looking for anything to prove he might have been … Read more

INTERVIEW: Gay Actor/Producer Joseph Herrera Releasing New Horror-Mystery Film

We’re thrilled to have an interview with Joseph Herrera, an openly gay actor/producer who has just secured distribution for a new horror film called Reel Killz: Queer Sci Fi: Hey Joseph, thanks for hanging out with us at Queer Sci Fi. :) What’s it like being an openly gay in Hollywood these days? Joseph Herrera: I feel so lucky that I am not judged on who I’m sleeping with but only by what I can bring to the table here in the Dallas film community. I pretty much give that freedom to the gays before who fought for us to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: SubDominant, by Missy Welsh

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QSFer Missy Welsh has a new MM paranormal book out, book two in her Isherwood Pack series: SubDominant. Varick Ward spent two years trapped as a wolf before pledging himself to Isherwood Pack. Since then, he’s been slowly regaining a real life despite keeping his past pains to himself. When the king of werewolves invites the pack to Romania for an official introduction, Varick goes because protecting his alpha pair is his job. Right away, things go sideways. They’re barely through the doors of the castle where the king’s pack lives when a man attacks— Or wait. Is he trying … Read more

LEGENDS: Ancient Camelot Parchments Discovered in Bristol

The librarian hadn’t fallen under a magical spell, but he still felt enchanted when he unexpectedly discovered seven handwritten parchments detailing the legendary adventures of Merlin and King Arthur. For years, the documents had lain hidden at the University of Bristol in England. The parchments were discovered in a book dating to the 16th century, Michael Richardson, the Bristol special collections librarian, said in a statement. He happened across the parchments while seeking materials for students who needed historical documents from medieval times. Specifically, the parchments were found bound inside a four-volume edition of the writings of French scholar and … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ta Weezo’s Blues, by Layla Dorine

QSFer Layla Dorine has a new MM paranormal book out: Ta Weezo’s Blues. Sabre never had any intentions of becoming the teacher’s pet. In fact, most of his school years have been spent trying to avoid attention. The scar that mars his cheek has made him wary of strangers, their questions and prying eyes leave him feeling exposed in ways he’s uncomfortable with. Accustomed to blending in, he lurks around the shadows in the back of classrooms, turning in exemplary work but rarely taking part in discussions. Professor Locklear’s Native lit class is different though. Sabre’s interest in the subject … Read more

FOR READERS: How I Find Books to Read

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: How do you find the books you want: search patterns, key words, special techniques, etc? How do you find the stories you want to read? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat

VIDEO GAMES: New Cyberpunk Game “Spinnortality” Launches Today

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Solo developer James Patton’s cyberpunk management sim Spinnortality launches today 1st on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. Here’s the new launch date trailer: In the game, players found a company, spread fake news, start riots and become immortal. In this cyberpunk management sim, wealth is power and corporations are king. Can players monopolize the globe and build a corporate empire that will stand forever? Nations have merged into massive, politically stagnant super-states. Some are so-called “democracies”, some are dictatorships, and some are ultra-capitalist dystopias. These societies are in a state of flux; your company will determine their future. As … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Contact, by M.D. Neu

QSFer M.D. Neu has a new queer sci fi book out – “Contact” – book one in his “A New World” series. And there’s a giveaway! A little blue world, the third planet from the sun. It’s home to seven billion people—with all manner of faiths, beliefs, and customs, divided by bigotry and misunderstanding—who will soon be told they are not alone in the universe. Anyone watching from the outside would pass by this fractured and tumultuous world, unless they had no other choice. Todd Landon is one of these people, living and working in a section of the world … Read more