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ANNOUNCEMENT: Tortured Echoes, by Cody Sisco

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Tortured Echoes

QSFer Cody Sisco has a new queer sci fi book out: Bioinformatics whiz Victor Eastmore at long last gains control over his frightening mirror resonance syndrome, but he still believes his grandfather was murdered. Victor’s best hope for finding justice lies in New Venice, a tourist town in the Louisiana Territories where his family’s company is exploring new treatment options for so-called “Broken Mirrors” and the stim addicts who experience similar symptoms–blank outs, synesthesia, and euphoria. Only by confronting Samuel Miller, the MRS “patient zero” who was responsible for the Carmichael Massacre, can Victor learn the truth. To do that, Samuel must … Read more

COMICS: Marvel’s New Queer Superhero

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America Chavez

Marvel has launched a kick-ass LGBT superhero to lead her own comic book – and fans are applauding the move. America Chavez, a queer Latina teenager with lesbian parents, debuted in comic books in 2011, but with the character winning rave reviews as part of a group, she has taken the spotlight for herself. The comic, called America, debuted earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of support from readers who were overjoyed to finally see an LGBT Latina superhero lead her own comic. Writer Gabby Rivera, herself a queer Latina, said Chavez is “a foxy, badass, hard femme Latina who … Read more

FOR BOTH: Queer Cons

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FOR WRITERS & READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Anna Butler: “A list of all those cons//meets//fairs where authors of Queer Sci Fi can go to meet readers, hopefully find new ones and basically increase their profile.” We actually have such a list: https://www.queerscifi.com/knowledge-base/lgbt-friendly-cons/ Are there any we’re missing, and what are your favorites as a reader or writer, and why? Join the chat

Announcement: Out of This World, by Catherine Lundoff

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Out of This World

QSFer Catherine Lundoff has a new GENRE book out: Eleven tales of the queer fantastic by award-winning author Catherine Lundoff. A bookstore clerk goes on a quest for the Norns while a couple of mercenaries wake up to some big surprises at their favorite inn. Shakespeare’s sister, Judith, forms an alliance with playwright Christopher Marlowe. A witch attempts the wrong love spell and a young prince meets an irresistible monster. Swordswomen, ghosts, the Queen of the Fay, the occasional gentleman of the evening and other unforgettable characters populate these stories rich and strange. Includes the Gaylactic Spectrum Award finalist “At … Read more

Entertainment: Why Blockbusters Lack Queer Characters

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Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds has hinted that major US film studios avoid putting gay characters in blockbusters due to fears of alienating overseas audiences. The actor last year made his debut as pansexual superhero Deadpool, smashing box office records for an adult-rated film with the comedic take on superhero movies. Deadpool was the first non-heterosexual superhero to get his own standalone film, and was shown flirting indistinctly with both men and women. The comic book character is said to “do anything with a pulse”, while Tim Miller and Reynolds have described their version of the character as “pansexual”. By Nick Duffy – … Read more

“Fantastic Beasts” a Queer Rights Metaphor?

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A columnist for a US tabloid has claimed JK Rowling’s new Harry Potter spin-off is, in fact, a metaphor for LGBT rights. ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ is released today (Friday, November 18) and takes fans of the magical universe across the Atlantic to explore the wizarding world of the United States. Writing for the New York Post, Kyle Smith claimed the film is a “gay liberation epic” and might be the “gayest superhero movie since X-Men: First Class”.  Comparing the wizarding world of New York City to the LGBT community, he said the film “explores a clandestine … Read more

Announcement: Awakening, by Baltimore Russell & Jennifer Pallanich

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Awakening

QSFer Baltimore Russell and Jennifer Pallanich have a new queer superhero book out: Disasters ring the planet as the earth cries out for heroes to save it. At the same time, an ancient order conspires to fulfill a centuries-old prophecy. Their plan: unleash a deadly tsunami that would destroy North American and European coastlines. Then, at the height of summer, a blinding white light races across the globe, granting a select few incredible gifts. An enigmatic ex-Green Beret trains these powerful misfits in a desperate bid to stop the man-made and natural catastrophes. But can these Children of the Solstice … Read more

Gay Characters Taking Over YA Fiction

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Drag Teen author Jeffrey Self

Gay characters remain a minority in television and film, but they have become a sensation in young adult fiction over the past seven years. Teenage readers have gobbled up books with titles like One Man Guy and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Queerness has always existed between the lines in novels about teenagers. Authors like Nancy Garden, Jacqueline Woodson, and Francesca Lia Block all highlighted gay undertones in their young heroes and heroines. In 2003, David Levithan—the author of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and now the publisher and editorial director of Scholastic—ushered in a golden age of gay … Read more

Tilda Swinton Up for Queer Superhero Film

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Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton is holding out for a gay superhero film. The legendary artist and actress, best known for her roles in Michael Clayton and We Need To Talk About Kevin, is set to appear as The Eternal in upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange. In an interview with Out Magazine, Swinton addressed some of the criticism about the film’s race-flipping – with her taking on the revamped role of an Asian comic book character. Responding to critics, she said: “Anyone speaking up for a greater accuracy in the representation of the diversity of the world we live in … Read more