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Announcement: Hostile Taking, by Yamila Abraham

QSFer Yamila Abraham has a new Sci Fi book out: Traumatized father Merrick has a business that’s about to fail. That means both him and his company will be claimed by a ‘Mentor.’ This riveting and spicy sci-fi romance has a guaranteed HEA and is presented in its entirety in a single installment. This is not a series. By the author of The Eidolon’s Conquest. Buy Links Amazon: Click Here Author Bio I’m a full time novelist of sci-fi romance and gay romance (yaoi or m/m romance). I write spicy detailed erotica that holds nothing back. Happy endings are the … Read more

Announcement: Withered + Sere, by TJ Klune

Withered + Sere

DSP Publications author TJ Klune has a new post-apocalyptic book out: Once upon a time, humanity could no longer contain the rage that swelled within, and the world ended in a wave of fire. One hundred years later, in the wasteland formerly known as America, a broken man who goes only by the name of Cavalo survives. Purposefully cutting himself off from what remains of civilization, Cavalo resides in the crumbling ruins of the North Idaho Correctional Institution. A mutt called Bad Dog and a robot on the verge of insanity comprise his only companions. Cavalo himself is deteriorating, his … Read more

Announcement: Dax’s Desire, by Hannah Walker

Dax's Desire

QSFer Hannah Walker has a new sci fi book out: The Avanti have made their way to Berinias, the capital and heart of Landran society. Not only is it King Kastain’s home ground, but it’s the seat of the Conclave’s power. Dax finally gets to see Kastain in all his glory— regal, confident, powerful and downright sexy. As events unfold, Dax and Kastain realize everything happening with the Derin, with Martellon, Nestor and Teriva, is linked. Their enemies draw closer and the plots and machinations of the Conclave deepen. They just need to work out who is behind it all … Read more

For Writers: Why Do Aliens Find Humans Attractive?

Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier: I’ve always wondered why aliens would find humans attractive. This trope has even invaded LGBTQ fic. I’ve always wondered about this. I think when we’re more on the romance side of things, it’s a “suspension of belief” thing. We want to believe in stories of love with a handsome alien, so we do. :) On the sci fi side, though, things get a bit more dicey, as the story requires a rationale for why this would be so. It would make for a fascinating story if a human and an alien were … Read more

Review: “Storming Love Series: Meteor Strike” by Stone, Lipinksi, Black, Martinez, and Yang

Genre: Gay Urban Speculative Fiction Romance Length: Novellas This is a series of five separately sold novellas by five different authors, but they all center around one theme: What if a meteor struck on Earth, big enough to be a total planetary event? Each author takes a different approach, but most fall under the umbrella of extraterrestrial life coming to Earth, and two dudes getting together because of it. There are exceptions. I’d like to apologize to the authors in advance if I spell any of the characters’ names wrong (I hate all of you except for Ethan–joking), and thank … Read more

Announcement: Eye of Scota, by Serena Yates

Eye of Scota

QSFer Serena Yates has a new Fantasy/Sci Fi book out: In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a planet they named Dalriata. Seven centuries later, the arrival of the Crìosdaidh religion changed everything. Fugitives stopped appearing, and the newly established Council of Priests used the energy of Slànach Stones to enforce their religious laws. But by 2500 the Stones’ power is dwindling. The High Priest is desperate—none of the warriors sent to find more Stones have returned. Cináed MacAlpin, a young healer priest, is chosen to undertake … Read more

Announcement: The Pariah, by Lindy P. Lawrence

The Pariah

QSFer Lindy P. Lawrence has a sci fi book out: Salt Lake Police Detective Jason Johnson and his Samoan partner, Manny Tofulu, investigate heinous crimes. Jason unexpectedly meets Leland on a mountain top, and saves him from the creatures that are trying to kill him. Leland is a Pariah. His face and body are human in appearance, but he is covered in white feathers, has wings, and the ability to fly. Leland and several of his species have fled their planet, trying to avoid the wrath of the Eremites. The overwhelming number of Eremites can also fly, but their faces … Read more

Announcement: Herc & Pyotr, by Atom Yang

Herc and Pyotr

QSFer Atom Yang has a new sci fi book out: Herc thought he had the perfect life: a great partner and a meaningful career as a psychotherapist–until his partner left him a week ago and Herc became too depressed to see his clients. When a random meteorite punched a tidy hole in his car’s engine, it seemed like the world had it in for him, but bumping into Pyotr, the handsome older man who’s moved in a couple of doors down and happens to study things like falling stars, things might be looking up for Herc–and more may be falling … Read more