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Sci-Fi

ANNOUNCEMENT: Chase: The Boy Who Hid – Z Jeffries

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Chase: The Boy Who Hid - Z Jeffries

QSFer Z Jeffries has a new queer sci fi book out (bi, lesbian, non-binary): “Chase: The Boy Who Hid.” Don’t hide from your feelings. Hide from the giant robot trying to kill you. I always knew I inherited my grandad’s mind for science, but when he’s missing so long he’s declared dead, I get his spot in a top-secret government game of hide and seek. The military camouflage challenge, DARPA’s game where shapeshifters, mechs, and telepaths hide from a robot seeker, is where Grandad vanished. To find out what happened to him, I’ll have to play along – stop going … Read more

FOR READERS: Favorite Spec Fic Magazines and Journals

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFers Scott and Ryane: What are your favorite inclusive spec fic magazines and journals, and why? 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Woven – Elle E. Ire

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Woven - Elle E. Ire

QSFer Elle E. Ire has a new FF mystery/sci fi book out, Storm Fronts book 3: “Woven.” What if the mirror does reflect what’s inside? Mercenary Vick Corren is steadfast in her love for empath Kelly LaSalle. When it comes to her love of herself, not so much. After an acidic-lake dunking on a distant moon shows Vick what’s really beneath her synthetic skin, it doesn’t matter that she heals. All she can see is the metallic shell of the soldier she once was. It’s a cruel reminder that she’s a cyborg. An AI. Less than human.And that’s not Vick’s biggest problem. … Read more

REVIEW: Twisting Fates Book One: The Screening Routine – SMA

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Twisting Fates Book One: The Screening Routine - SMA

Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Xanthe, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A mysterious AI rules the solar system with lies. Now, one rebellious student must find the truth and save us all. Enter the realm of the Routine in this sensually atmospheric introduction to the Twisting Fates saga. “It’s been a while since I’ve read a true sci-fi story that is so intriguing” “I was drawn in immediately—the imagery of the dystopian world [is] superb” “There is absolutely nothing run of the mill about this book” “I cannot wait for the second part … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Space Dogs!

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What are your favorite spec fic tales (queer or otherwise) featuring humankind’s best friend? Writers, write any? 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. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Glorious Day – Skye Kilaen

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Glorious Day - Skye Kilaen

Skye Kilaen has a new FF sci fi romance out: “Glorious Day.” And there’s a giveaway! Elsenna Hazen left spaceport security and ended up a royal bodyguard. She should have known better than to fall in love with a princess. It’s been two years since one ill-advised kiss in the garden pulled them apart. With uprisings in the streets, the nervous princess transfers Elsenna back into her service. Her Highness has no idea Elsenna is leaking data to the revolutionaries bent on overthrowing the princess’s oppressive father. Now Elsenna wakes up each day wondering what will happen first: her own … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Hands We’re Given, by O.E. Tearmann

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The Hands We're Given - O.E. Tearmann

O.E. Tearmann has a new MM (trans) hard sci fi/cyberpunk tale out, book one in their “Aces High, Jokers Wild” series: “The Hands We’re Given.” Aidan Headly never wanted to be the man giving orders. That’s fine with the Democratic State Force base he’s been assigned to command: they don’t like to take orders. Nicknamed the Wildcards, they used to be the most effective base against the seven Corporations owning the former United States in a war that has lasted over half a century. Now the Wildcards are known for creative insubordination, chaos, and commanders begging to be reassigned. Aidan … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Legacy Strain, by Taylor Brooke

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Legacy Strain - Taylor Brooke

Taylor Brooke has a new mm/FF Sci Fi book out: Legacy Strain. War is on the horizon. After fleeing the white-walled labyrinth where Brooklyn and her friends were caged, trained, tortured, and studied, the group of renegade Omens prepare for the fight of their lives. But an unexpected arrival from Kirin—the dangerous, secret project Juneau has kept locked away in Isolation’s main facility—complicates things. Despite the rumors surrounding Kirin’s loyalties and capabilities, Brooklyn decides to make an alliance. Together they form a plan to rescue their friends and take down Isolation once and for all. Julian Matsumoto is strung between … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Red Between the Lines, by Parker Foye

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Red Between the Lines

QSFer Parker Foye has a new MM sci fi book out: Red Between the Lines. Wynfield, a washed-up former Corpsman with optical bioware and a healthy chip on his shoulder, is reluctantly drawn into a conspiracy to take down Nutrindustry, the company responsible for both his “upgrade” from human and the city’s food shortage. Playing clinic doctor for the day, Yeven doesn’t expect the mouthy former pilot and their begrudging attraction—nor the fresh twist of shame for his part in Nutrindustry’s past. He needs Wynfield, though, and for more than his smart mouth. Feelings would just get in the way. … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Priest & Pariahs, by J. Alan Veerkamp

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Priest & Pariahs

QSFer J. Alan Veerkamp has a new MM sci fi book out: Costa McQuillen has escaped from Earth, where being para-human—a Pariah—with tech empathic abilities is illegal, and marks him for extermination. Arrogant and standoffish, Costa is unable to trust anyone but is willing to risk everyone’s safety in his desperate effort to reach the planet Omoikane. His best solution, gaining passage on board the Santa Claus. Arbor Kittering is the crew’s newest coding tech. Having spent a short time in prison for data hacking and falsifying government files, the Santa Claus is his last chance at a new start—if … Read more