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Review: Fix the World Anthology

Fix the World anthology

Genre: Sci-Fi, Some Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian Reviewer: Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon | Apple | B&N | Kobo | Payhip | Smashwords | Publisher About The Book We’re a world beset by crises. Climate change, income inequality, racism, pandemics, an almost unmanageable tangle of issues. Sometimes it’s hard to look ahead and see a hopeful future. We asked sci-fi writers to send us stories about ways to fix what’s wrong with the world. From the sixty-five stories we received, we chose the twelve most amazing (and hopefully prescient) tales. Dive in and find out how we might mitigate climate change, make war obsolete, switch to… Continue Reading Review: Fix the World Anthology

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Review: Aether – Molly J. Bragg

Aether - Molly J. Bragg

Genre: Superhero LGBTQ+ Category: Gender Fluid, Lesbian, Trans MTF Reviewer: Beáta Get It On Amazon About The Book When Maggie Bennett agreed to take a break from her own research to be the test subject in an experiment, all she wanted to do was help her best friend Sierra secure grant funding for the new medical imaging machine she was developing. But when Sierra’s ex-boyfriend Garrett causes an explosion in the lab next door, Maggie finds herself gifted with Superpowers and in the custody of the High Guard, Sun City’s most prominent Superhero Team. At first, it isn’t bad. The High Guard is helping her learn to use her powers… Continue Reading Review: Aether – Molly J. Bragg

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New Release / Giveaway: Transform the World Anthology

Transform the World Anthology

There’s a new hopepunk book out in the Writers Save the World anthology series from Other Worlds Ink: Transform the World. And there’s a giveaway. FOURTEEN WAYS TO CHANGE THE PLANET Income inequality is worse than it was in the Roaring Twenties. Corporations are moving fast and breaking things, and the social contract seems to be falling apart, aided by social media disruption and division on steroids. There has to be a better way. We asked fourteen sci-fi writers to come up with innovative ways the world could work better. Universal basic income, smaller communities, AI voting, and learning to live in harmony with nature are just a few of… Continue Reading New Release / Giveaway: Transform the World Anthology

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Review: BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Reviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon | Universal Buy Link About The Book This is the third annual anthology from the Bay Area Queer Writers Association. The theme is Queer Cheer, Holiday Stories with a Queer Twist. Contents include: The Review Queer Cheer is a well-done anthology that takes the reader to different areas of California for various holiday celebrations, including all types of people from different walks of life. There’s a variety of short stories and poetry here – and both drama and fun. There’s something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorites: “Miles to Millicent” by Pat… Continue Reading Review: BAQWA Presents: Queer Cheer Anthology

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Review: Awry with Dandelions – J.S. Fields

Awry With Dandelions - J.S Fields

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Intersex, Lesbian, Non-Binary Reviewer: Beáta Get It On Amazon About The Book When do dreams become reality? Orin sells dandelion latex at a no-name market, barely scraping by. Mette is a princess. Maybe. What Orin does know is that for thirty seconds every night, Mette visits Orin in xir dreams. Orin has long since written the fancy ghost woman off as a recurring nightmare, but when Mette insists upon meeting in real life, Orin’s inner world turns out to be more substantive than imaginary. Along with best friend Blathnaid, Orin embarks on a journey to discover the truth behind xir otherworldly connection–determined to free xir mind… Continue Reading Review: Awry with Dandelions – J.S. Fields

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Review: Jasyn and the Astronauts: Under The Ice Skies – Gwenhyver

Jasyn and the Astronauts: Under The Ice Skies - Gwenhyver

Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy, Adventure, Space Opera, Sapphic/Queer Romance, Swords & Sorcery LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book A sapphic swords & sorcery space adventure! On a planet infected by ice, the power to create more is the last thing anyone needs… JASYN is an explorer with a talent for reaching for the stars and upending weather systems with her emotions. She spends her days dreaming of adventure, hiding her power of ice, and definitely not thinking about what it’d feel like to be the snow on her best friend’s cheek. ATALANTA is an archer and a recluse with a skill for making Jasyn’s heart glow… Continue Reading Review: Jasyn and the Astronauts: Under The Ice Skies – Gwenhyver

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Review: Queer Windows Volume 1: Spring – Cay Fletcher

Queer Windows

Genre: Fantasy, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Lesbian, Non-Binary Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Kobo | Universal Buy Link About The Book Love comes in all forms, from enduring friendships, the classic love at first sight, and misunderstandings that unfurl into blooming romance. Queer Windows gives a glance at four fantastical, queer love stories. The Wizard’s Garden Sil, a plant lover and head clerk of a plant shop finds himself slowly befriending a quirky wizard, while also falling in love with his garden. Rosemary for Remembrance Vivian has always dreamed of being swept away from her ordinary life. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger… Continue Reading Review: Queer Windows Volume 1: Spring – Cay Fletcher

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Review: The Story Began, Once Upon a Time – Siobhan Smile

The Story Began Once Upon a Time - Siobhan Smile

Genre: Contemporary LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book OdessaI’d always wanted more. Some fairytale that didn’t exist. One day I’d stood up and ran to give my children the life my family and community denied me. All of it had seemed simple in my brain but taking my life back at almost forty wasn’t just about changing zip codes. That was until one night in my favorite diner, and the more I was looking for asked to sit at my table. DaniI was a serial monogamist, but long-term hadn’t worked out for me. My fairytale didn’t exist. The woman for me wasn’t out there waiting,… Continue Reading Review: The Story Began, Once Upon a Time – Siobhan Smile

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Review: Scatter – Molly J. Bragg

Scatter - Molly J. Bragg

Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Superheroes LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Lesbian Reviewer: Lucy Get It At Amazon | Tantor | Publisher | Audiobooks.com | Kobo About The Book When Deputy US Marshal Danielle ‘Danny’ Martin was told she’d gotten a promotion, she expected to be leading her own fugitive retrieval team. Instead, she got transferred to Pontian Florida of all places, and assigned to a Superhero support detail for Focus, a seemingly immortal superhero who is also one of the most famous lesbian icons on the planet. Bad enough she’s got to spend every day working with a woman she’s had a crush on since she was five years old, but when she arrives at her new post, things start getting… Continue Reading Review: Scatter – Molly J. Bragg

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Review: Aether – Molly J. Bragg

Aether - Molly J. Bragg

Genre: Superhero LGBTQ+ Category: Gender Fluid, Lesbian, Trans MTF Reviewer: Lucy Get It On Amazon About The Book When Maggie Bennett agreed to take a break from her own research to be the test subject in an experiment, all she wanted to do was help her best friend Sierra secure grant funding for the new medical imaging machine she was developing. But when Sierra’s ex-boyfriend Garrett causes an explosion in the lab next door, Maggie finds herself gifted with Superpowers and in the custody of the High Guard, Sun City’s most prominent Superhero Team. At first, it isn’t bad. The High Guard is helping her learn to use her powers… Continue Reading Review: Aether – Molly J. Bragg