This week, Angel, Ben and I are appearing on the WROTE Podcast to discuss the Renewal flash fiction anthology: http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth-angel-martinez-and-b-a-brock/ It’s a fun interview – we talk about the process, what we look for in a good flash fiction piece, how to get yours noticed, and possible themes for next year. Enjoy!
Hello and welcome, listeners! This is Ben Brock, Special Correspondent for the Paranormal Public on Queer Sci Fi Radio, and I have with me today Head Detective Jonas Forge. Detective Forge has won numerous commendations working for the Flint Police Department, and has become a steadfast member of their–mainly human–community. He’s also a vampire, and a rising star in our society. Thank you, Detective Forge, for coming on our show today. Forge: It’s my pleasure. I’m honored to have been asked and it’s a thrill to meet you Mr. Brock. Let’s get some minor details out of … Read more
Periodically, we interview authors of queer speculative fiction for the QSF blog. :) Today, K.S. Trenten – K.S. Trenten is the author of ‘Fairest’, a f/f fantasy fairytale available from prizmbooks.com. She’s also written ‘A Symposium in Space’, a f/f short story inspired by Plato’s classic, ‘The Symposium’, which appeared in Torquere Press’s science fiction anthology, ‘Theory of Love’. She’s got a second f/f fantasy fairy tale coming out in February 2017 called ‘At Her Service’. She currently revising ‘Aissa and Polyxena’ (a m/m mythic tale of cross-dressing), ‘On the Other Side of the Mask’ (a m/m novel/la about a … Read more
Awesome – our own ‘Nathan Burgoine was featured on SF Signal: ‘Nathan Burgoine grew up a reader and studied literature in university while making a living as a bookseller. His first published short story was “Heart” in the collection Fool for Love: New Gay Fiction. Since then, he has had over two dozen short stories published, and his first novel Light is available in e-book and print from Bold Strokes Books. Steve Berman: Thank you for baring your soul to SF Signal readers! ‘Nathan Burgoine: Uh oh. Soul baring? Understand I’m a Brit-born Canuck. Everyone is going to be blinded … Read more
One of our own, Loren Rhoades, was interviewed on SF Signal: Loren Rhoads is the author of the “In the Wake of the Templars” space opera trilogy. She is also the author of the “As Above, So Below” paranormal novel. The Dangerous Type, the first book in the Templars trilogy, made io9’s list of must read science fiction, Barnes & Noble’s sci fi/fantasy picks, and Barnes and Noble’s 9 Space Operas’s to Read While You’re Waiting for Ancillary Mercy. The second edition of As Above, So Below will be out in April and a sequel will be out in November. … Read more
The wildly inventive story follows eight principle characters whose lives are mysteriously intertwined. And not just in overlapping narratives, but actually linked to each other’s minds and maybe (?) their physical bodies as well…. Also of interest are a handful of LGBT characters appearing throughout the series. There’s trans lesbian hacktivist Nomi (played by trans actress Jamie Clayton), her girlfriend Amanita (Doctor Who’s Freema Agyeman), smoldering Mexican closeted actor Lito (Miguel Ángel Silvestre) and his handsome boyfriend, Hernando (Alfonso Herrera). We spoke with Silvestre about his experience working on the show. This will be his first major U.S. role. Previously, … Read more
Today, Andrew Q. Gordon stops by the QSF blog to answer some of my questions. :) Thanks so much, Andrew, for joining me! JSC: When did you first start writing, and what was your first published work? Andrew Q Gordon: I first started writing stories in junior high school, but it wasn’t until college that I began to write seriously. My creative writing courses were basically required me to complete a short/novella length story in a semester. As much as I reflect fondly on those, none of them have ever been published or will be. JSC: Do you see a … Read more
Samuel “Chip” Delany is a renowned author, literary critic and professor, best known for his science fiction writing. First published at age 20, he has written more than two dozen books. His most celebrated novels include “Babel-17,” “Nova,” “Return to Neveryon,” and “Dhalgren,” which sold more than a million copies. Delany has won four Nebula Awards, two Hugo Awards and a Stonewall Book Award. Among many other honors, he was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, and in 2013 the Science Fiction Writers of America named him its 30th Grand Master. Delany was born and raised … Read more
Today, author MA Church is stopping by to talk about writing and the re-release of her sci fi book Nighttime Wishes. QSF: Let’s start with you telling us a little bit about yourself: MA: I’m forty-six, been married for over twenty years (to the same man no less, lol) and have two grown children who live on their own. No, I didn’t suffer empty nest syndrome. Didn’t have a chance to, lol. I see them more now than when they lived at home! I’m a huge football nut (go Steelers!). Don’t get between me and the TV during a game. … Read more
