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Announcement: Myths Untold; Faery

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Myths Untold: Faery

QSFers August Li, Brandon Witt, Skye Hegyes and J. Scott Coatsworth have a new fantasy book out: Faeries are part of mythology the world over, past, present, and future. Called elves, brownies, the fae, and more, they evoke a sense of wonder and a little danger. Faery has its own rules, and humans enter at their peril. In this spirit, we bring you the first book in the Myths Untold anthology series—four stories from the land of the Fae: a homeless man in Cardiff and the luck that could destroy him; the trans man in future San Francisco who falls … Read more

For Readers: Violence in Fantasy

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Swordspoint

Violence in fantasy: I’ve noticed that I prefer a certain amount of violence in my fantasy novels. Is the violence necessary to the milleu? It doesn’t have to be physical violence, one of the things I like about Ellen Kushner’s Swordspoint series and Melissa Scott’s Astreiant, is the kind of social violence that can be inflicted and those results. So what do you think about violence in fantasy? 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: The Kitchen Boy, by August Li

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The Kitchen Boy

QSFer August Li has a new Fantasy book out: Kitchen servant Yoli is one of only three men who know a carefully guarded secret about High Commander Koehen, the brilliant general who united their lands against a common invader. The enemy wants that secret, and they are willing to use either kindness or cruelty to obtain it. Yoli must decide if his loyalties lie with the commander, who has shown him more affection than anyone in Yoli’s life, or with his own best interests. High Commander Koehen’s attention is capricious at best—he summons Yoli only when it is convenient for … Read more

Announcement: Chasing Sunrise, by Lex Chase

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Chasing Sunrise

QSFer Lex Chase has a new Fantasy / Horror / Paranormal book out: The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore lies in ruins, and King Sevon Maraté is trapped. Sevon endures unrelenting abuse and is used as a scapegoat by Lord Dominic Ravensgrove, who rules Darkmore from the shadows. Coping by dressing in gowns and jewels, the effeminate king relishes the scraps of freedom he is given to be himself. As a verkolai, Sevon possesses the ability to part the Veil separating his world from hundreds of others. His gift provides a chance for escape, but Dominic refuses to relinquish … Read more

Announcement: The Music Box, by Caitlin Ricci

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The Music Box

Fireborn author Caitlin Ricci has a new fairy tale short story out: When they tumble into financial trouble, Amanda and her family have no idea how they’re going to afford to perform The Nutcracker for their town like they do every year. But a stranger in a heavy coat and a hood has the perfect solution in a seemingly endless supply of gold coins. The only catch is that one of the daughters needs to marry the stranger. When her sisters refuse, Amanda steps in to save her family, but will her sacrifice be her family’s salvation or their downfall? … Read more

Review: “The Lusty Adventures of Theseus” by Arthur Griffin

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The Lusty Adventures of Theseus

Genre: M/M+ Fantasy Romance Length: Novel   Theseus, in legend, was a great hero of Ancient Greece, who did many fantastic things, including killing the Minotaur and other beasts, ridding the roads of bandits, hanging out with cool-guy Heracles, getting lots of babes, and becoming king. He was also a total prick, and he killed his own son. However, in this delightful retelling of his tale, Griffin glosses over some of the more unsavory aspects of Theseus and Ancient Greek mythos, and presents us with a fun fable, and a wild romp! Be prepared to read this all in one … Read more

Announcement: Elemental Love, by LM Somerton

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Elemental Love

QSFer LM Somerton has a new Fantasy book out: An untrained warlock is a dangerous man to love. On his twenty-first birthday, Evrain Brookes discovers he is an elemental warlock. The spell suppressing his talent lifts and he has to get used to a whole new existence. The protection that kept him safe during his childhood is gone, his skills are wild and uncontrolled and there are those that seek to use him for their own gain. Evrain’s grandmother is a witch, his godfather another warlock. Between them they do their best to keep Evrain on the right path. He … Read more

Announcement: Eye of Scota, by Serena Yates

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Eye of Scota

QSFer Serena Yates has a new Fantasy/Sci Fi book out: In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a planet they named Dalriata. Seven centuries later, the arrival of the Crìosdaidh religion changed everything. Fugitives stopped appearing, and the newly established Council of Priests used the energy of Slànach Stones to enforce their religious laws. But by 2500 the Stones’ power is dwindling. The High Priest is desperate—none of the warriors sent to find more Stones have returned. Cináed MacAlpin, a young healer priest, is chosen to undertake … Read more

For Readers: It’s the Hugos!

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Hugo Awards logo

Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Loren Rhoads: It’s time to nominate for the Hugos (the deadine is the end of March). Are there worthy queer works that should get the nod? 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: The Woodwose, by Nicolette DeSada

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The Woodwose

QSFer Nicolette DeSada has a new fantasy book out: A young man living alone in the woods sees a set of cloven-hooved prints in the snow leading up to his barn. Thinking it’s food, he prepares his rifle, but doesn’t know what awaits him within the shadows of the barn. Excerpt Worry carved its way into his mind with a razor-sharp edge. The night brought the first snowfall of the year, and with it, Fawn knew food would be getting even scarcer. Already, he’d risked the punishment of a hanging by poaching rabbits and squirrels on the king’s land, but … Read more