FILM: Oscar Isaac Wants to Keep Poe’s Love Life ‘Fluid’ in Star Wars
Oscar Isaac is talking about his Star Wars character’s love life again. In a recent interview, he said he wants to keep Poe’s love life ‘as fluid as possible’. While speaking with the Huffington Post, he broached the topic of a favorite fan theory: that Poe is not only a great Resistance hero, but queer as well. Pablo Hidalgo’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi ― The Visual Dictionary, the official guidebook to the film, revealed a fun fact about Poe. He wears a ring on a necklace, given to him by his mother. The guidebook says he’s ‘waiting to share … Read more
CALL: Evernight Publishing seeks novellas for its Naughty Fairy Tales series
Evernight Publishing wants erotic romance novellas featuring a variety of pairings for its Naughty Fairy Tales multiauthor series.
Read the full post on Dale Cameron Lowry’s blog for writers.
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Of Princes False & True, by Eric Alan Westfall
QSFer Eric Alan Westfall has a new MM Historical Fantasy book out: A tennis match? Starting a war between the Duchy of Avann and the Kingdom of the Westlands? Only in a fairy tale. When Prince Henry hurts a young ball boy who told him Danilo’s ball was inside the line, Danilo’s response is automatic. Punch the prince’s face, pick him up left-handed, and break the royal jaw. Unfortunately, there’s another “automatic” at work: a death sentence for whoever strikes royalty. King Hiram can’t—won’t—change the rule of law to rule of royal whim. But he grants the Heir of Avann … Read more
“Adventure Time” Finale Features Long-Awaited Kiss
The series finale of Adventure Time aired last night (3 September) and fans got exactly what they’ve long been hoping for – a same-sex kiss. Creators of the show have long hinted at chemistry between Marceline the Vampire Queen and Princess Bubblegum. So much so that fans dubbed the couple ‘Bubbline’. In 2014, the show’s creator Pendleton Ward even hinted they’d previously dated. But during the final ever episode of Adventure Time last night, it all came out… and so did the two main characters. James Besanvalle – Full Story at Gay Star News
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: A New Year Special Double Edition, by J. Scott Coatsworth
QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new MM fantasy tale out: A New Year. This special edition includes two versions of the story – the UK one that was originally published in the “Candle in the Dark” anthology, and the original (never before published) version set in San Francisco. Version One: Hank is at the end of his rope. The California high school senior is ready to jump off a bridge, to end it all, when Dale shows up. Dale is a man with a secret, someone who will change the course of Hank’s life in a single night, and … Read more
FOR READERS: What Grabs You?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Denise Dechene: Everyone has their favorite authors,books and tropes. What makes you pick up a book by a new author or try a new trope? Is it reviews, the cover, the blurb or word of mouth? 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
SCIENCE: Why We Love the Undead
1) We like considering an apocalypse. People have been making predictions about the end of times for a very, very long time. They’ve never been correct, but that doesn’t seem to deter modern-day apocalypse forecasters. Live Science previously reported on the growing trend of apocalypticism, and how an increasing number of books, television shows and movies have portrayed postapocalyptic worlds over the past several decades. Among them is AMC’s sci-fi series “Fear the Walking Dead” (which airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT/8 p.m. CDT). The show, now in its fourth season, follows characters as they try to survive a … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT: For You I Fall, by T.N. Nova and Colette Davison
QSFers T.N. Nova and Colette Davison have a new MM paranormal book out: For You I Fall. Despite having had a rough life, Seth has a big heart. After spending nearly ten years sleeping rough on the streets of New York, he’s managed to get himself freelance work and a place to live. But his new found security is about to be torn apart, as the horrors of his past come back to haunt him in the worst possible way. Dante was sent to watch over a young Seth when his mother died. As an angel, he had many rules to follow. … Read more