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For Readers: Mixing Wizards, Wazer Beams and Werewolves

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Urban Fantasy

Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier: “Do you like a lot of crossover between scifi and paranormal/fantasy or do you like to keep your tech and magic separate?” Hmmm… for me, I like mixes of fantasy and sci fi better. But in general it’s fun to play with all the colors. How about y’all? 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

Announcement: Masquerade, by Bran Lindy Ayres

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QSFer Bran Lindy Ayres has a new fantasy book out: Plots and intrigue are Marchioness Genevieve Merlot’s specialty, and opulent balls teeming with bored aristocrats are the perfect opportunity to uncover the secrets behind idle gossip and courtly scheming. However, things take a sinister turn when they overhear a plot to assassinate the Orandon Queen. It will take all their skill and ingenuity not only to survive but to foil the assassins and return home. Excerpt Genevieve held her breath as footsteps walked past the sofa. “Take a seat,” Desroches said. “Does this mean you are willing to help our … Read more

Announcement: Kestrel’s Talon, by Bey Deckard

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Kestrel's Talon

QSFer Bey Deckard has a new MMM Fantasy book out: Following the Prentish/Nemarri war, Kes is rejected by his homeland under the guise of religious purity laws. Though he’s spared execution, the proud Nemarri’s fate is only marginally more merciful than death when he is sold into sexual slavery at a prosperous pleasure house. Despite his stoic endurance, Kes knows he’s reaching his breaking point, but there is nothing he can do—there is no path to freedom in the Holy Prentish Empire, only a lifetime of humiliating servitude. That is, until a beautiful young slave and his formidable master approach … Read more

Announcement: Witch King, by Tabitha Creech

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Witch King

QSFer Tabitha Creech has a new fantasy book out: King Solna Nalion is tired of war. Standing in the aftermath of yet another battle over an ancient insult, he longs for the possibility of ending the wars at last — and finds it in Vius Tylele, a wounded warrior who is not what he seems. In light of Tylele’s charm and intelligence, Nalion schemes to unite their countries for a lasting peace, one that might even bring love. Nothing is as it seems and Vius Tylele knows that all too well. But King Nalion’s marriage proposal, while ridiculous, has merit. … Read more

Announcement: The Tenth Muse, by Belinda McBride

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The Tenth Muse

QSFer Belinda McBride has a new paranormal book out: In a wicked game, the God of Love falls to his own arrow, and a gentle scholar learns how dangerous knowledge can be. Aphrodite has had it. It was bad enough that her son Eros walked a fashion show in drag, but did he really have to show the entire world his wings? Desperate to rein in the impulsive young god, she recruits the scholarly muse Rees to lure him back to Olympus until the scandal dies down. After hundreds of years, Eros has finally located the reincarnation of his former … Read more

Announcement: A Prince’s Ransom, by Mary Newman

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A Prince's Ransom

QSFer Mary Newman has a new fantasy book out: Prince Itu Graus thought coming out in front of the entire royal court was bad. Being exiled by his father to the frozen wastelands where he struggled just to survive was harsh. But, running for his life is so much worse. His planet invaded and the royal family assassinated, Itu leaves his world one step ahead of a death squad. Hiding from those who want him dead and just trying to survive are now his only goals. Loka Chalce is known as a trader who travels the galaxy to buy and … Read more

Review: “Myths Untold: Faery” by Witt, Li, Coatsworth, and Hegyes

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Title: Myths Untold: Faery Authors: August Li, Brandon Witt, Skye Hegyes, and Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 247 pages   The Pwcca and the Persian Boy by August Li Despite beauty and luck, something about Glyn makes everyone uncomfortable. Homeless on the streets of Cardiff, he has nothing to keep him going but his friendship with Farrokh. Through stealing and fortune’s occasional favor, Glyn keeps them alive. But then homeless youths begin to disappear, and when Farrokh goes missing, Glyn begins to discover the reasons behind both his luck and the way people react to him. Determined … Read more

Announcement: The Scholar’s Heart, by Antonia Aquilante

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The Scholar's Heart

QSFer Antonia Aquilante has a new fantasy book out: Youngest son of a royal duke, Etan is a scholar at heart who juggles his work for the prince with his studies of the history and legends of Tournai, something of particular interest to him because he shares the magical Talent that runs in the royal bloodline. Etan’s peaceful world turns upside down when his best friend—the man he secretly loves—unexpectedly marries a woman. Though Tristan values his friendship with Etan and has always been attracted to him, he is a dutiful son, raised to shoulder responsibility for the family business … Read more

For Readers: Urban Fantasy vs. Paranormal

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Fantasy vs Paranormal

Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Thea Strange: Where do you draw the line/think the line is between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal? It’s a great question. They share some of the same elements – magic, bending the rules of the universe. And while it’s generally fairly easy to tell if something is Grand Fantasy – look for castles, 1000+ pages and an other-worldly setting – it gets a bit more dicey when we get into urban fantasy territosy. So where do you draw the line? Or do we even need one? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are … Read more

Announcement: Windbrothers Desert, by Sean Michael

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Windbrothers Desert

QSFer Sean Michael has a new fantasy/paranormal book out: Banished from his homeland, Surial is sent to Azize to run the family business. When he wins a slave, Kade, in a dog race, Surial is unsure what to do with him, as he doesn’t believe in slavery. Kade’s way with horses leads to him being relegated to the stables, where Surial becomes drawn to the big, quiet man. A proud warrior at heart, Kade has been a slave for too long, and when he is passed to yet another owner, he goes without a fight, no hope left in him. … Read more