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SPACE: Fly Me to the Moon

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Well, here’s a bit of space news we weren’t expecting: Today, future Martian overlord and SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced that in 2018, the company will fly two private citizens around the Moon in its Dragon 2 spacecraft, carried by its extremely powerful Falcon Heavy rocket. While the voyagers’ names have not been disclosed, according to SpaceX, a “significant deposit” has already been made. “This is a really thing that’s happened,” Elon Musk told reporters at a press conference. “We’ve been approached to do a crewed mission beyond the Moon…[and these passengers] are very serious about it. We plan to … Read more

Announcement: Flight

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It’s here! It’s here! Our second annual flash fiction anthology releases today! A 300-word story should be easy, right? Many of our entrants say it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever written.   Queer Sci Fi’s Annual Flash Fiction Contest challenges authors to write a complete LGBTQ speculative fiction micro-story on a specific theme. “Flight” leaves much for the authors to interpret—winged creatures, flight and space vehicles, or fleeing from dire circumstances.   Some astonishing stories were submitted—from horrific, bloodcurdling pieces to sweet, contemplative ones—and all LGBTQ speculative fiction. The stories in this anthology include AI’s and angels, winged lions and … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – J. Scott Coatsworth

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our final Judge’s Choice story is Scott’s pick: Zev de Valera’s great little shaker story – you’ll see what I mean – congrats, Zev! … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – Jenn Burke

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our fifth Judge’s Choice story is Jenn Burke’s pick: John Allenson’s sweet metaphorical flight story – congrats, John! Here’s the story – enjoy it, … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – Carole Cummings

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Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – Carole Cummings We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our fourth Judge’s Choice story is Carole Cummings pick: Liz Fury’s … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – B.A. Brock

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our third Judge’s Choice story is B.A. Brock’s pick: Missy Welsh’s cool futuristic tale with a great ending – congrats, Missy! Here’s the story … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – Angel Martinez

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our second Judge’s Choice story is Angel Martinez’s pick: a newcomer named Ellery Jude, with a beautiful, lyrical tale – congrats, Ellery! Here’s the … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Judge’s Choice – Aidee Ladnier

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our first Judge’s Choice story is Aidee Ladnier’s pick: Christopher Hawthorne Moss with a great gotcha tale – congrats, Christopher! Here’s the story – … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – First Place Winner

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our first place winner is Jerome Stueart with a tale that made us both smile and cry a little – congrats, Jerome! Here’s the … Read more

Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest “Flight” – Second Place Winner

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We’ve wrapped up the judging of the Third Annual QSF Flash Fiction Contest, so we’ll be sharing the top stories – first the top three, then the individual Judge’s Choice stories – something new we are doing this year. We had some fantastic submissions this year – congrats to everyone! All stories were limited to 300 words max, with the theme “flight”. These stories will all appear in the forthcoming “Flight” anthology – more details soon. Our second place winner is Clare London with a little horror – congrats, Clare! Here’s the story – enjoy. Make Me Fly by Clare … Read more