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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Courier – H.L. Moore

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The Courier - H.L. Moore

QSFer H.L. Moore has a new queer sci-fi short (non-binary main character) in the Jovian Empire series: The Courier. The job seemed simple enough: collect the package and deliver it to Europa within two days’ time, no questions asked. If only the client hadn’t lied about there being no catch… Warning: Instance of limb dismemberment (non-graphic). Get It At Amazon | Kobo Excerpt “You are the smuggler, I presume?” Vorbote was a refined older gentleman, with a bald head and piercing blue eyes. He had come alone, as promised, and a discreet scan of his person and immediate surroundings confirmed … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Five Dead Herrings – E.J. Russell

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Five Dead Herrings - E.J. Russell

QSFer E.J. Russell has a new MM paranormal mystery out: Five Dead Herrings. Something’s definitely fishy about this case… On my last stakeout for Quest Investigations, I nearly got clotheslined by a grove of angry dryads. I expected my bosses to reprimand me, but instead they handed me my first solo assignment. Me! Matt Steinitz, the only human on the Quest roster! Okay, so the mission isn’t exactly demanding. Obviously, the bosses wanted to give me something they think I can’t screw up. I’m determined to show them what I can do, however, so I dive right in with no … Read more

TV: Power Ranger Confirmed as Queer in New Series

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Power Rangers

Power Rangers has introduced its first queer ranger in a landmark moment for LGBT+ representation on television. The series, titled Power Rangers Dino Fury, is currently airing on Nickelodeon – and fans were blown away to see that Izzy, the Green Ranger, was confirmed as queer in a recent episode. In episode 13 of Power Rangers Dino Fury, titled “The Matchmaker”, Izzy came out as a member of the LGBT+ community in a heartfelt scene that saw her holding hands romantically with Fern, played by Jacqueline Joe. The scene ends with the other rangers watching on with pride as Izzy … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Truth to Light – Eddie Newton

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Truth To Light - Eddie Newton

QSFer Eddie Newton has a new lesbian/trans fantasy/paranormal book out: Truth to Light. And there’s a giveaway! Sofía Hernandez has been looking for her truth all her life. She was adopted as a baby and never knew her birth parents. She was assigned male, and that wasn’t the truth either. So when she gets a phone call from someone offering to clear up the mysteries in her life, she starts on an adventure that leads to revelations she can hardly believe are true. Sofía’s birth sister reaches out and reveals a world full of greater mysteries than Sofía ever could … Read more

VIDEOGAMES: LGBTQ+ Game “Life is Strange: True Colors” to Include “Crowd Choice Mode”

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True Colors Video Game

Life is Strange: True Colors will include a special crowd choice mode for streamers, it has been announced. The series is known for its choice-based narrative, so what better way to play on Twitch than with community involvement? The crowd choice function will allow Twitch streamers to offer their audience the chance to vote on major story moments. The Crowd Choice Extension for Twitch can be used by connecting your Square Enix members account to the game, and then selecting Crowd Choice from the “Live Stream” menu in the game. There are two further options. Full Democracy means viewer votes will decide the … Read more

READERS & WRITERS: Queer Horror

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Riffing off of today’s Candyman story, let’s show the world that there ARE a lot of queer horror stories. Readers, share your faves. Writers, post your blurbs and links! Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

TV: Who Should Be the New Doctor Who?

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Doctor Who - BBC

Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has confirmed she will be leaving the sci-fi drama next year, along with showrunner Chris Chibnall. Both star and showrunner will bow out following a six-part series set to air later in 2021, two specials already planned for 2022, plus one final feature-length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, which will also mark the BBC’s centenary next year. Jodie Whittaker, 39, took over the TARDIS in 2017 as the first female Doctor, breaking a major barrier for the long-running show. The next Doctor is yet to be announced but many Whovians are crying out for another … Read more

REVIEW: Boyfriend Dungeon Videogame

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Boyfriend Dungeon Videogame

Beyond the stalking controversy, Boyfriend Dungeon is all about the rush of young queer love. Dating in Boyfriend Dungeon is much like real life. There are good times of fun and flirting and emotional connection. And then there are low points. It’s not long after the game’s release and already there is much discourse around the theme of stalking in the game. Yes, there is a character in the game who stalks the player and offers unwanted advances. He also misgenders a non-binary character at one point. He’s called Eric and he’s an arsehole. Even with the content warning at … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Fog of War – Ally Lester

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The Fog of War - A.L. Lester

QSFer A.L. Lester has a new lesbian historical paranormal time travel book out: The Fog of War. The quiet village of Bradfield should offer Dr Sylvia Marks the refuge she seeks when she returns home from her time in a field hospital in France in 1918. However, she is still haunted by the disappearance of her lover, ambulance driver Anna Masters, two years previously. Settling back in as the village doctor alone in her large family house is more difficult than she realised it would be after the excitement of front-line medicine. Then curious events at a local farm, mysterious … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ailuros – Matt Doyle

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Ailuros - Matt Doyle

QSFer Matt Doyle has a new queer sci-fi book out: Ailuros. #Begin *Ailuros* In the *present // future*, Alex and Josh must face *their own // a* monster if they are to salvage *their relationship // Ailuros Unit 23* ; These *are not* separate stories. The following report represents a summary of the incident involving the abandoned microgravity holiday destination, Ailuros Unit Twenty-Three, and the crew of the Salvagers Guild Three ship, The Orca. The report is comprised primarily of the official transcripts of both the aforementioned events on board the unit and my interview with Guild Director, Sarah Walker. … Read more