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FOR READERS: It Gives Me the Chills

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz: In horror, what really gives you the chills? Any great queer horror to recommend? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR WRITERS: “Plumber” is My Secret Identity

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: Do your spec fic characters have “day jobs” in addition to their plot mandated activities? Is their job part of their plot mandated activities? How do you work “work” into your character’s lives… or does it not matter to you? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: That Time I Snorted Milk Through My Nose

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Valerie J. Mikles: Do you cry or laugh out loud when you read? What book(s) recently inspired such a physical reaction? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: Spec Fic Guilty Pleasures

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: What are your current favorite spec fic guilty pleasures in books, TV, games, or film? Bonus points for queer content. 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: Give Me More Fantastical creatures!

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: In Fantasy, what creatures do we not see enough of? Which ones do you feel have particular symbolism for queer people? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR WRITERS: Here’s What I Want You to Know

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Michael Williams: If there’s one thing about your lived experience as a queer person you want to communicate to readers through your work, what Is it? Have you tried? And if so, do you feel you succeeded? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR WRITERS: Imagining Your Cover

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: When do you start thinking about cover imagery? Is it something that percolates while you write? Are some images just immediately stuck in your head from the beginning of the project? Or maybe the project is inspired by a particular piece of imagery… or is it something that comes when it’s time to publish? 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. Join … Read more

That Thing I Just Read

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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