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New Release: The Sky is Grey – Simon Hosking

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The Sky is Grey - Simon Hosking

QSFer Simon Hosking has a new queer dystopian sci-fi book out (Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Gender Fluid, Cross Dressing) – The Sky is Grey. It is a dystopian nightmare wrapped in a Versace gown. The world is gorgeous, with dazzling cities full of beautiful people and almost endless entertainment. ‘Dorimu’ machines allow people to download sleep giving a true 24/7 lifestyle, much of which is spent in a fabulous, completely immersive VR game called ‘Pachinko’. But the dorimu machines also download subconscious instructions and suggestions. Everyone must conform, everyone will conform, which is fine if you’re not different … but if you are … Read more

Review: The Wasteland Kings – Jaimie N. Shock

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The Wasteland Kings - Jaimie N. Schock

Genres: Romance, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Cyberpunk LGBTQ+ Identities: Bi, Gay, Non-Binary Reviewer: Maryann About the Book: Hacker Bast has it all: a cushy condo, a sexy boyfriend, and a place among the wealthy elite. When his past catches up with him, he flees into the dreary and dangerous wastelands between domed cities. There, he meets Delphi, who saves him, and Galeron, who runs a small town. He is anything but safe, however, as robotic “dogs” roam the countryside, looking for people to kill, and humans can be just as deadly. As Bast settles in to life in the town, he develops … Read more

New Release: The Quest for Cowmelot – Blake R. Wolfe

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The Quest for Cowmelot - Blake R. Wolfe

QSFer Blake R. Wolfe has a new queer comedic fantasy featuring a bisexual cow: The Quest for Cowmelot. I was just a normal cow until a fae curse changed the course of my life… After incurring the wrath of the fairy HOA, my life was changed forever. On my first outing to a nearby town with my owner, I found myself tied up to a strange metal stick. Without a thought, I wrapped my big ole cow tongue around it and tried to get myself loose. Instead of finding freedom, I ended up pulling a legendary sword from a stone. … Read more

New Release: Cry Baby Bridge Anthology

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Cry Baby Bridge anthology

Speculation Publications has a new queer friendly horror/urban legends anthology out (ace, bi, some authors are also LGBTQ): Cry Baby Bridge. Welcome to Cry Baby Bridge. If you venture here at the right time of year, on the right kind of night, you might hear a baby crying in the wind. You might see some things you didn’t believe were real. You might return with some stories to tell too, if you are lucky enough to leave. Warnings: This book contains stories with suicide, murder, infanticide, miscarriage and still birth, sexual and physical assault, mental health issues, spousal abuse, graphic … Read more

New Release: New Edge Sword & Sorcery #1

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery #1

Editor Oliver Brackenbury has a new speculative fiction magazine out that includes LGBTQ+ stories (bi, lesbian, non-binary, poly): New Edge Sword & Sorcery #1. Made with love for the classics, and an inclusive, boundary-pushing approach to storytelling! Seven stories and four non-fiction pieces – 80 pages, ePub & PDF formats. Featuring new, original work by: Digital Format | Hardcover | Paperback Author Bio Oliver Brackenbury grew up around the corner from a five story deep cold war bunker, as one does, and can now be found living not far from a popular 1,815.4 ft tower in Toronto. He mostly writes … Read more

New Release: The Two Princesses – Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus

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The Two Princesses - Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus

QSFers Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus have a new MM space opera book out, Virasana Empire: Sir Yaden book 7: The Two Princesses. Their first mission after the Calarni leads Yaden and Ivan to Goa, tracking down N’Bosoti artefacts. Encounters on the estate of Princess Kumari have implications both personal and political, but most importantly, lead to Yaiciz – right into the machinations of Princess Anya, Ivan’s deranged sister. Facing ancient monsters, an obstinate Vertex, a recalcitrant Duke and a traumatised Goddess, Yaden, Ivan and Colin will need all their courage and personal growth to save the day once again. Written … Read more

Review: Rise – QSF’s 10th Annual Flash Fiction Contest

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Rise

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Ace, Bi, Gay, Gender Fluid, Intersex, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Pansexual, Poly, Transgender Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Amazon | B&N | Bookshop.org | Google Play | iBooks | Kobo | Scribd | Smashwords | Thalia | Vivlio | Publisher/UBL About The Book RISE (noun / verb) Eight definitions to inspire writers around the world, and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell: 1) An upward slope or movement2) A beginning or origin3) An increase in amount or number4) An angry reaction5) To take up arms6) To return from death7) To become heartened or … Read more

New Release: Feral Night – Kell Shaw

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Feral Night - Kell Shaw

QSFer Kell Shaw has a new queer urban fantasy out (ace, bi, gay, lesbian, trans FTM), Revenant Records book one: Feral Night. Return to Kell Shaw’s Vestiges of Magic world in a knife-edge sequel. Lukie’s father is trapped in the Underworld and it’s all her fault. Twenty years after her murder, Lukie has returned to life and is ready to go home, but her father isn’t willing to believe his beloved daughter is back from the dead. Before she can reconcile with him, a supernatural predator steals her father’s soul. One that she’s led straight to his door, after foolishly … Read more

New Release: Crystals and Contracts – A.A. Fairview

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Crystals and Contracts - A.A. Fairview

QSFer A.A. Fairview has a new queer paranormal romance out (bi): Crystals and Contracts. My landlord is going to hate me for what I’m about to do. I’ve never had a father and never wanted one either. To my dismay, I do have a father, Arthur le Fay–a crime lord witch. Afraid for not just my safety, but the safety of my friends and coven, I have no other choice but to make a deal with a devil. A little drastic? Maybe, but it’s certainly effective. At least it would be–if the devil would agree to make a deal with … Read more

Review: Fairy Tales and Shadows – Phillip Donnelly

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Fairy Tales and Shadows - Phillip Donnelly

Note: Upon discovering that the author used AI to assist in the writing of some of these stories, we were concerned about publishing this review. Although AI is a fascinating technology, as it is currently constructed it does not compensate the authors on whose work it is based. But given the fact that the author acknowledges the use of AI as an assist, and how that use may have factored into the quality of these stories according to our reviewer (plus the time Lucy took to read and review it), we have decided to go ahead and publish the review, … Read more