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NEW RELEASE/GIVEAWAY: Blood Bound – Courtney Maguire

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Blood Bound cover reveal - Courtney Maguire

Courtney Maguire has a new MM paranormal historical romance out, Youkai Bloodlines book 3: Blood Bound. And there’s a giveaway! Two hundred years can strain even the seemingly eternal love of the youkai. When Hideyoshi’s coldness drives them apart, Hiro finds comfort in his friendship with Takanori, a vociferous human man he met at a ramen shop and can’t seem to keep away from.. Everything Hiro had to fight for from Hideyoshi, Takanori gives freely, making it all too easy to turn away from his responsibilities–and Hideyoshi–in favor of something sweeter. But while Hiro is off playing human, danger is brewing among … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Man from Milwaukee, by Rick R. Reed

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The Man from Milwaukee - Rick R. Reed

QSFer Rick R. Reed has a new MM horror/thriller book out: “The Man From Milwaukee.” And there’s a giveaway! It’s the summer of 1991 and serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has been arrested. His monstrous crimes inspire dread around the globe. But not so much for Emory Hughes, a closeted young man in Chicago who sees in the cannibal killer a kindred spirit, someone who fights against the dark side of his own nature, as Emory does. He reaches out to Dahmer in prison via letters. The letters become an escape—from Emory’s mother dying from AIDS, from his uncaring sister, from … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Life Minus Me, by Sara Codair

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Sara Codair has a new queer paranormal book out in the The Evanstar Chronicles: “Life Minus Me.” Mel is half Angel, but despite her ability to heal and read minds, she feels powerless to help anyone. When a prophecy shows a local pet supply store owner driving their car off a bridge, Mel sets out to stop it. Baily, owner of Barks and Bits, is barely holding it together. Things keep going wrong, and their depression spirals out of control. Just as they start wondering if they’d be better off dead, a new friend provides a glimmer of hope. But … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Where Are the Characters dealing With Mental Illness?

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: Mentally ill MCs are next to impossible to come by. Especially ones that are heroes and their mental illness is not the only thing that defines them. Showtime’s Homeland gave us Claire Danes’s character who is defined as “bipolar and struggles with her demons.” This is not helpful. The military action film Mile 22 gave us Mark Wahlberg’s character who has ADHD and a few other issues and yet he is still a capable hero. We want diversity and see ourselves in stories and media. So why don’t … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Writing Mental Illness

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: Again with pushing for diversity, what about writing characters with mental illness? Not as villains or unhinged perverts but as heroes? And not only heroes, but heroes compliant with treatment or making steps to seek treatment? Not using their illness to make them “interesting” or use an episode as a plot device. This is a legacy chat. Join the chat

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Power Surge, by Sara Codair

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Power Surge

QSFer Sara Codair has a new enby/pansexual paranormal/fantasy book out in The Evanstar Chronicles: Power Surge. Erin has just realized that for the entirety of their life, their family has lied to them. Their Sight has been masked for years, so Erin thought the Pixies and Mermaids were hallucinations. Not only are the supernatural creatures they see daily real, but their grandmother is an Elf, meaning Erin isn’t fully human. On top of that, the dreams Erin thought were nightmares are actually prophecies. While dealing with the anger they have over all of the lies, they are getting used to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Eidolon, by E.S. Yu

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E.S. Yu has a new MM sci fi book out: Eidolon. When Cyrex Corp, one of the foremost bioaugmentation companies in the world, sends Vax to assassinate Zai Lumero, Vax thinks it’ll be a simple, straightforward job. Zai is only a journalist, after all, and with his bioaugments, Vax has never botched a job before. But then the hit unexpectedly goes south, and before Vax can correct his mistake and finish Zai off for good, he discovers that Cyrex has turned on him, putting him in their crosshairs as well. With no one else to turn to, he strikes a … Read more

CALL: Unlocking the Magic Antho Looking for mental Health/Fantasy Stories

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Unlocking the Magic antho call

Unlocking the Magic – Cuppatea Publications Deadline: November 1, 2018 Wordcount 3,000-6,000 words Payment: $300 USD + royalties In fantasy, we read about how people with mental illness are more susceptible to magic, closer to breaks in reality, more likely to be able to see the unseen. These stereotypes are harmful and contribute to keeping people from seeing the good in getting help, taking their meds, or talking to someone. This anthology is about changing the narrative and telling stories of strength and perseverance, of getting help despite the darkness. Not the myth that getting help will kill creativity and … Read more

For Writers: Dealing With Mental Illness

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For Writers: Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: Again with pushing for diversity, what about writing characters with mental illness? Not as villains or unhinged perverts but as heroes? And not only heroes, but heroes compliant with treatment or making steps to seek treatment? Not using their illness to make them “interesting” or use an episode as a plot device. Join the chat