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queer romance

New Release: Spark & Tether – Lilian Zenzi

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Spark & Tether - Lillian Zenzi

Lilian Zenzi has a new queer sci-fi romance out (nonbinary/pan/queer/gender-fluid): Spark & Tether. Working odd jobs across the Outer Ring gets a little lonely sometimes—not everyone loves having a synchronist with supraliminal perception around. But all Sacheri wants, he tells himself, is to wander the stars. Then he takes a salvage run to an abandoned moon where he meets the wry, reserved, strictly-by-the-rules archivist Jin. Mesmerized by their confidence and charm, Sacheri can’t resist showing off his abilities–and instead of the damaged ai he was tracking, he stumbles onto a signal left by a synchronist who went missing decades earlier. Sacheri … Read more

New Release: Resistance – M.D. Grimm

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Resistance - M.D. Grimm

M.D. Grimm has a new MM sci-fi romance out, Saga of the Bold People book 3: Resistance. Can a retired assassin be the savior his people need? How does a former assassin save his fellow humans from extinction? By allying them with mrrogs of course! But that’s easier said than done as humans are understandably distrustful and suspicious of sescurei, the official species of the InterGalactic community. Leopold must convince them that Mastrodai’s offer of alliance isn’t a trick, which means diplomacy, patience, and tenacity. Times like this make him grateful that he has two strong mates to lean on. And … Read more

New Release: Papa Bear – Alex Silver

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Papa Bear - Alex silver

QSFer Alex Silver has a new M/X paranormal romance out: Papa Bear. Raising a kid on my own wasn’t the plan. Then again, neither was falling for the first shifter I allowed to get close to me after my ex left me with a newborn. I’ve always been a solitary bear, and that suits me fine. Until a remodel at the zoo where I work showing off my shifted form to an admiring crowd turns everything upside down. Bramble moves into my habitat and after a rocky start, he worms his way into my heart. My daughter, Myra, is my … Read more

TV: Doctor Who Fans Celebrate Queer Romance in Easter Episode

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Doctor Who Easter Episode

After endless teasing, Doctor Who has finally confirmed that the 13th Doctor and companion Yasmin Khan – known as Thasmin – are absolutely queer for each other. Fans had been promised some “delicately” handled queer romance in the show’s Easter special episode on Sunday 17 April, titled “Legend of the Sea Devils“, after romantic tension between Yaz and the Doctor reached fever pitched throughout Jodie Whittaker’s era helming the show. Luckily, Doctor Who show runner Chris Chibnall finally delivered in Whittaker’s penultimate episode in the role. During the climax of the action, as the Doctor manically worked to flood the … Read more

TV: Doctor Who star Mandip Gill teases ’emotional’ queer romance for Easter special

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Mandip Gill - Twitter

Doctor Who star Mandip Gill has confirmed that the romance between Yaz and the Doctor will be featured in the upcoming Easter special. Fans were over the moon to witness the beginnings of a relationship form between the 13th Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and Yaz (Gill) in the New Year special “Eve of the Daleks”. In the episode, Dan Lewis (John Bishop), a companion to Whittaker’s Doctor, urged the pair to confess their feelings for one another. Now, it appears that fans will be treated to even more queer content in the next special, “Legend of the Sea Devils”, which also … Read more

NEW RELEASE: Orphan’s Cry – Jaymie Wagner

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Orphan's Cry - Jaymie Wagner

QSFer Jaymie Wagner has a new FF urban fantasy out, Sing for Me book 1: Orphan’s Cry. Six months ago Leah Corbyn was bitten by a “dog.” Two weeks later, the full moon’s rise revealed she’s now a werewolf. After spending six months trying to hide her secret in the city of London, Leah is about to learn she isn’t alone … but that knowledge comes with new responsibilities, and new dangers. As Leah finds solace in her girlfriend’s arms, she must find her place among the wolves of Londinium, but can she prove herself in time? Get It At Amazon … Read more

NEW RELEASE: The Lute of Liana – Rosen Pavus

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The Lute Of Liana - Rosen Pavus

QSFer Rosen Pavus has a new queer fantasy romance out (ace): The Lute of Liana. Join an unusual and kind-hearted party of adventurers as they journey through the vast LGBTQ-friendly lands of Findor in search of a legendary treasure: The Lute of Liana.Throughout their travels they will meet friends old and new and discover the true meaning and worth of friendship, love, and family. Get It At Lulu Giveaway GIVEAWAY Excerpt Fyre in the Forge was having a bad day. Not a bad day like when you forget something you need during a trip to the market, or lose one … Read more

REVIEW: The Snails of Dun Nas – K.L. Noone

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The Snails Of Dun Nas - K.L. Noone

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: M-Gender Fluid Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book Giant magical snails aren’t exactly at the top of the list of heroic quests. But the village of Dun Nas needs help, and Aric needs money: being a legendary swordsman might be nice, but so is getting paid. Anyway, snails — even giant ones — aren’t anything he can’t handle, especially with his half-fairy partner Emrys. Together, the Storm-Wielder and the Shadow can fight anything, or so the stories say. But this job’s more complicated than it seems. The lake holds a dangerous magical … Read more

Is the Current Doctor Who Headed for a Queer Romance?

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Jodie Whittaker

Doctor Who: Flux has left fans convinced that the Doctor is headed for a queer romance with her companion Yaz. Sunday’s (5 December) season finale saw the Doctor and Yaz reunited after Yaz and Dan were sent back in time earlier in the season. Though in the Doctor’s timeline, the separation had been brief, she was shocked to learn that for Yaz, it had been two years. It made their reunion all the more emotional, and fans were quick to pick up on the heavy romantic tension and queer subtext. Full Story from Pink News

FOR READERS: Found Family

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Found Family - Deposit Photos

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: “Found Family” is an important concept in the LGBTQ+ community, with many of us having been abandoned by our genetic families. What are your favorite found families in queer spec fic? 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf