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Me Me Monday!

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Welcome to 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 I can also share it over to our FB page (as opposed to this discussion group). –If you want, send me your book announcement info at … Read more

News: Sci-Fi Classic ‘Left Hand of Darkness’ to Be an E-Book

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Penguin Random House announced Wednesday that the digital edition of the 1969 novel will be on sale July 15. Le Guin, 85, has written more than 20 books and last fall received an honorary National Book Award. “The Left Hand of Darkness,” a gender-defying tale set in the distant future on the planet Winter, has been widely praised for its insights about feminism and sociology. About The Left Hand of Darkness Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an … Read more

Discussion: Alternate History – When Things Changed

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JFK alternative history

Today’s topic comes from QSFer John Allenson: “When things changed. What stories do you like that rewrite an event in history? Examples: What if Napolean had decided to invade Scotland rather than Russia? What if Abraham Lincoln had lost the election to become POTUS?” I like this one. It’s an area of speculative fiction we don’t discuss all that often – the future as seen from the past. There are so many moments when history spun on a dime and went off in another direction because of a single event or series of events. So where would you change the … Read more

Announcement: Mythologically Torqued Anthology

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Mythologically Torqued

Torquere has a new Fantasy/Mythology book out: Mythology, whether classic or modern, has always taken readers on a magical ride. Mythologically Torqued, volume I, takes those tales from days of old, or more recent history, and places a unique spin on the beloved lore. The gods of Olympus make appearances, as do deities from Japanese, Norse, and other belief systems. With rampant sexual desires, these gods manage to slake their thirst for passions of the flesh in a rather untraditional manner…if the oral traditions passed down from generation-to-generation were at all accurate. These fifteen short stories are penned by both … Read more

The Sci of Scifi: Research Sources

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We all know how important research is and there are many sources available for hunting down those important facts. Sometimes I find I need to know more detailed information. The sort of details that comes from personal experience. Finding expert testimony can be challenging. I’ve found two excellent sources that are very helpful. The first is Quora. This is a very cool forum. It’s free to join and they’ll send you a newsletter type digest every day if you’d like. I don’t think you have to join to read, but you would have to join to ask a question or comment. The … Read more

Announcement: Bits of Magic, by Angela Bendetti

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Bits of Magic

Torquere Press author Angela Benedetti has a new fantasy collection out: There’s magic in the world, and its hiding in plain sight. Your friends, your neighbors, the guy who runs your favorite restaurant — any of them could be more than they seem. A man trick-or-treating with his son finds the courage to go after what he wants when he confiscates and eats some unwrapped candy. A park ranger who’s afraid of outing himself in public is reminded that his lover will — and can — protect him, no matter what. An apprentice mage learns that his master never forgets … Read more

Discussion: Social Media Interactions With Authors/Readers

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Social Media

With social media, it’s easier than ever for readers to reach out to authors, and vice versa. Since I’ve been on Facebook and involved in the LGBT fiction community here, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed interacting with an author in real time as I read one of their books. But easy access can also have its downsides. What are some of the best things that have happened for you as a result of these interactions as a writer or a reader? And the worst? Come join the discussion.

Eli Easton Interviews her Audiobook Narrator

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Eli Easton is interviewing Matthew Shaw, the narrator of her supernatural M/M story, How To Howl At The Moon, today at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words. It was a first in many ways for narrator Matthew Shaw (first M/M story, male on male sex scenes etc). It’s a fascinating interview and Eli is giving away a audiobook to boot. Check it out here http://wp.me/p220KL-5el  

Discussion: QSF’s First Con

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RainbowCon

Hey all… for today’s discussion topic, it seems that Rainbow Con is almost upom us. Did you know that this will be QSF’s (and my) first Con? I am so excited. The swag is ordered, the plans are made, so I thought I’d share with you what we’re doing for this event. First off, here’s the RC schedule page. QSF GATHERING THURSDAY On the first day, there will be a QSF gathering in the Captiva Room at the hotel from 4-6. This will be a chance to just hang out – we’ll have some snacks and drinks so you can … Read more

Announcement: Red, by Pelaam

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Red - Pelaam

QSFer Pelaam has a new sci fi fairy tale book out: Set on an alien world, Red is a re-telling of a classic fairy tale, and the first in the Once Upon a Future series. Ceron, known as “Red”, comes from the village neighbouring a Wolven pack. Storm, son of the Wolven Alpha, befriends Ceron who finds that friendship soon becomes something much deeper. For generations, Ceron’s people and the Wolven have lived in peace, but now, the Wolven are accused of attacking villagers. Ceron and Storm know they’ll face prejudice as their relationship deepens. But more dangerous and deadly … Read more