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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Brimstone Journals: Collection Three, by Angel Martinez

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The Brimstone Journals Collection 3 - Angel Martinez

QSFer Angel Martinez has a new queer sci fi book out: “The Brimstone Journals: Collection Three.” The Brimstone. Cargo hauler, brigand ship, privateer. Crewed by the exiled, the misplaced, the uniquely strange and even a certain government assassin. Together, they’ve faced interstellar criminals, the wrath of archangels, the threat of frogs, their own terrors, nearly deadly buttercopters, and government paperwork. Through it all, as Brimstone’s inhabitants expanded from two demons on the run to a complement of eleven various and sundry beings, they’ve become more than crew. They’ve evolved into family. Join us now for some snippets from the characters’ … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Let’s Talk Flash Fiction & “Innovation”

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innovation

It’s that time of year again. In two weeks our 2020 flash fiction contest opens once again, and this year the theme is Innovation. So we’re inviting past participants and winners to stop in and talk about how to write these short short stories, and what aspects of the theme we might explore this year! See our current rules here. FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: This is the Circle, by Tash McAdam

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QSFer Tash McAdam has a new queer sci fi book out: “This is the Circle.” In the middle of two wars, including one that they didn’t want and didn’t ask for, the Psionics of ARC struggle to turn back the Eaters. The Institute is still waiting for an opportunity to regain control of the city, but right now there are more pressing concerns. Outside the Wall, chaos reigns, and the slums are overrun. Citizens and dwells alike are panicked and rioting. Cassandra hides in Epsilon 17’s body, convincing those closest to her that everything is normal as she pieces together … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Shoreless Sea, by J. Scott Coatsworth

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The Shoreless Sea

QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth has a new queer sci fi book out, the final book in his Liminal Sky trilogy: “The Shoreless Sea.” And books one and two are on sale! As the epic trilogy hurtles toward its conclusion, the fight for the future isn’t over yet. It could lead to a new beginning, or it might spell the end for the last vestiges of humankind. The generation ship Forever has left Earth behind, but a piece of the old civilization lives on in the Inthworld—a virtual realm that retains memories of Earth’s technological wonders and vices. A being named … Read more

INTERVIEW: Briandaniel Oglesby

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Brian Oglesby interview

I met Briandaniel a few weeks ago at the annual Playwrights Revolution – a staged reading of four plays that Sacamento’s Capital Stage puts on every summer. Brian’s play “Basement Demons and Trailer Saints” stood out, not just because of the stellar cast of actors who put it on in less than a day, but for the fascinating writing and super-LGBTQ+ group of characters he’d created. So afterwards I screwed up my courage and went to talk to him, hopeful that I could get him to do an interview for QSF (which I will also share on my own blog). … Read more

Migration First Place Winner

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Migration First Place

And finally, the one you’ve all been waiting for. The first place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* Mettle, by Die booth This is the first time Die has entered the contest, which has often picked newcomers. This was also the year for Horror, as two of our top three stories were in this genre, as well as two of our judges’ picks. A teaser:  “Does it hurt?” Craig shakes his head. “Can’t feel it. Not after my top surgery.” Joe still winces as the second needle goes through. “A bit of pain makes us stronger, … Read more

Migration Second Place Winner

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Migration Second Place

The second place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* The Speck, by Bey Deckard This marks the second time someone has placed in the contest twice, but with a twist. Bey was the winner for our first book for the cover – the only time we had a contest for cover design. His design graces the front of “Discovery.” A teaser: “I think it moved,” said Wayne, leaning over his lunch to get a better look at Matt’s eye. The black speck had mysteriously appeared that morning. “Really?” Matt could see just fine, and it didn’t … Read more

Migration Third Place Winner

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Migration Third Place

The third place winner for the 2019 QSF Flash Fiction contest is: *drumroll* The Woman With No Name, by Siri Paulson This marks the first time someone has placed in the contest twice. Siri also took the #3 spot in 2017’s Renewal with her story “Urban Renewal.” A teaser: Seabirds cried and wheeled over the fishing currachsrocking at anchor as the sea-breeze blew over the breakwater and into the village harbour.Brighid sat on the dock leaning against the woman with no name, not caring who saw them touch now. They’d had their last kiss that morning. It had tasted like the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Spark in the Stars, by Foster Bridget Cassidy

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Spark in the Stars

QSFer Foster Bridget Cassidy has a new MM sci fi book out: Spark in the Stars. A case of mistaken identity could lead to love for an aloof starship captain and a brilliant if underappreciated mechanic from the sticks—if they can survive the dangerous mission assigned to them. Ginnovi Oshwald just needs someone to give him a chance. He can keep anything running, despite the “spark” his body produces that sometimes wreaks havoc with electronics. Gin gets his chance when Captain Lian Hartford comes to Tallahassee in search of a mechanic. The trouble is, he’s looking for Gin’s sister. But … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: A Fall in Autumn, by Michael G. Williams

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COVER - A Fall in Autumn - Michael G. Williams

QSFer Michael G. Williams has a new queer sci fi book out: A Fall in Autumn. WELCOME TO THE LAST OF THE GREAT FLYING CITIES It’s 9172, YE (Year of the Empire), and the future has forgotten its past. Soaring miles over the Earth, Autumn, the sole surviving flying city, is filled to the brim with the manifold forms of humankind: from Human Plus “floor models” to the oppressed and disfranchised underclasses doing their dirty work and every imaginable variation between. Valerius Bakhoum is a washed-up private eye and street hustler scraping by in Autumn. Late on his rent, fetishized … Read more