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speculative fiction

NEW RELEASE: Eden.2 – Margaret Babcock

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Eden.2 - Margaret Babcock

QSFer Margaret A. Babcock has a new gay sci-fi book out: Eden.2. On a planet far from dying Earth, Jerry Nichols, an Episcopal priest, and his exobiologist husband, Rob, lead the efforts of a small band of religiously diverse settlers and scientists to create a new community where people can survive. They receive help from a mysterious entity, changing them and opening unforeseen possibilities. Then their sister ship arrives and upsets the delicate balance they’ve achieved. Will humanity once again become its own worst enemy or will a new way of Being emerge? Get It At Amazon | Publisher Excerpt … Read more

NEW RELEASE: Xenocultivars: Stories of Queer Growth

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Xenocultivars: Stories Of Queer Growth

Speculatively Queer has a new queer spec fic anthology out (bi, gay, intersex, lesbian, non-binary, poly, trans): Xenocultivars: Stories of Queer Growth. This collection of speculative short fiction is about all kinds of queer growth, from emerging and developing to flourishing and cultivating. Whether they’re tender sprouts just beginning to discover themselves or deeply rooted leaders fiercely defending those they love, the people in these stories have this in common: you can’t tell them what to do. They grow as they please. Content Notes: ableism, abuse, animal harm, anxiety, (offscreen) attempted assassination/murder, blood, body horror, bullying, child abandonment, (offscreen non-graphic) … Read more

FOR READERS: reader Fuel

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What kind of spec fic fuels you at the moment – either makes you feel better, or takes you away from all the crap in the world for a couple hours? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Valentines’ Day Tales

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What are your favorite Valentines’ Day spec fic tales? Writers, what have you written? 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

ANNOUNCEMENT: Making Friends (And Other Fictions) – Die Booth

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Making Friends (and other fictions)

QSFer Die Booth has a new “unsettling” queer spec fic collection book out: Making Friends (and other fictions). Anna answers an advertisement to find her ideal man. Harry gets more than he expected when he buys a rare bottle of wine. Donny comes up with a plan to get the perfect engagement ring for her girlfriend.  Coming out, coming home or letting go: from the Cheshire Literature Prize-winning author of Spirit Houses, My Glass is Runn and 365 Lies come 25 queer little tales of where we come from, what we hide from and what we love. Sometimes horrifying, sometimes … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: Queer Marriage in Spec Fic

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: In honor of marriage equality day, let’s talk spec fic and marriage. Readers, what books (esp. sci fi) have pushed the boundaries of marriage equality? Writers, how have you used marriage in your spec fic? 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

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Pets in Spec Fic

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Pets in speculative fiction – readers, what are your faves? Writers, how have you incorporated them in your work? 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