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FOR READERS: Historically Queer Authors

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Riffing off of today’s article about Louisa “Lou” May Alcott, what other historic authors do we suspect were actually queer? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS: Which Spec Fic TV Show Has the Best Queer Representation?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: Of all the speculative fiction TV shows you watch, which has the best overall queer representation, in your opinion? And why do you think so? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

WHAT IF: No One Could Lie Anymore?

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Every Wednesday, we’re asking a what-if question – how would our world be different if something were changed? Today’s question is from QSFer Scott: How would it change the world if suddenly no one could lie anymore? Not even the little white ones? Share your serious scientific analyses, your off-color jokes, and random thoughts on the topic on our FB and MeWe Groups: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: Missing Paper

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: As a treat for myself, I ordered the hardcover from a fave fantasy author – I haven’t read a physical book in years. Do you miss “real” books? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

That Thing I Just Read

That Thing I Just Read

Welcome to “That Thing I Just Read” (TTIJR) day on Queer Sci Fi. PLEASE MAKE THIS ITS OWN POST, NOT A COMMENT ON THIS ONE. This is a weekly Friday reader feature where you can: a) share the great queer spec fic (sci fi, fantasy, horror, or paranormal) book you just read, and why you loved it so… b) ask for queer spec fic book recommendations. Please follow these guidelines: Make it a stand-alone post, not a comment on this post Do not promo your own books Please do not share negative posts/reviews. This is about sharing books we loved. … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: Summer Cons

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Are you going to any summer spec fic/book cons? Which ones? What precautions are you taking? Writers: This is a reader/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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS & WRITERS: The Orville is Almost Back

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: The Orville returns in two weeks and we have the trailer. What do you love about the show? Writers: This is a reader/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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR WRITERS: Losing It All…

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Writers, have you ever lost a story because of a hard drive crash or similar issue? What did you do? 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. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe