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REVIEW: Lamplighter – J. Scott Coatsworth

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Lamplighter - J. Scott Coatsworth

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Melissa, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book A city plunged into darkness. Fen Theora’son is a handsome journeyman in Thyre’s Lamplighter’s Guild. He’s in love with Lewin, a Mason’s Guild journeyman, but they have to keep their affair secret. If they’re discovered, the cross-guild relationship could get them both thrown out. When the spindle – Forever’s main source of light – goes dark, the whole city looks to the lamplighters to bring light and hope. Fen must choose between loyalty to the Guild Masters and compassion, and risk putting himself, Lewin and his friends on the line. The … Read more

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REVIEW: Frost and Raine – K.L. Noone

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Frost and Raine - K.L. Noone

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Tony Get It On Amazon About The Book A Frost spirit who runs a coffee shop. A Cupid who works as a divorce lawyer. And magic in the air … Raine’s never been a conventional Cupid. He likes organization, his job as a successful lawyer, and black coffee, and he dislikes messiness, physical and emotional. He tries hard not to use his powers, because he’d rather not manipulate anyone’s desires, and he’s not planning to fall in love himself — and he wouldn’t trust it if someone fell in love with him. But the owner of Raine’s favorite coffee shop is endlessly … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Qwyrk – Tim Rayborn

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Qwyrk - Tim Rayborn

Tim Rayborn has a new bi urban fantasy book out, book one of the Qwyrk Tales: Qwyrk. And there’s a giveaway! Qwyrk is having a bad day; several, in fact. One of the Shadow folk tasked with keeping an eye on humanity, she’s ready for a well-earned break in Yorkshire, but now she’s (literally) run into a girl, Jilly, who just saw something quite supernatural and truly awful happen in her town. As Qwyrk tries to unravel the mystery, layers of villainy are exposed, and she’s stuck with an assortment of unlikely folk that she’d rather not have “helping” her. Together, they confront ancient magic, medieval conspiracies, and the possible … Read more

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QUEER AUTHORS: Wanna Attend A Virtual Writer’s Retreat – Free?

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MVICW Virtual Summer Writers’ Conference

This just came over the wires: Apply now for our Queer-Writer Fellowships! These fellowships provide support for LGBTQ+ writers and are part of our commitment to expand the American literary canon. Winners attend the MVICW Virtual Summer Writers’ Conference with over 30 live seminars in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, panel discussions, late-night open mics, and courses on publishing & editing! (Deadline is March 22nd) More Info: https://www.facebook.com/mvicw/posts/4105653172802977

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Hope, Love, and Annie

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Hope, Love and Romance - Annie - R.L.

“The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow…” The musical Annie came out on film in 1982 when I was 10 years old. I was a dancer, constantly in motion, and a handful for my parents. I didn’t want for anything as a child except maybe a really good friend who didn’t bully me and to not have to go to my other parents’ house and be criticized for not being a proper little lady. Movies and musicals were a favorite pastime and my cousins and I would frequently act out musical scenes using my portable turntable and records as a soundtrack.  Annie was a favorite because there were several parts and typically … Read more

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Hope, Love, and Queeromance

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Hope, Love and QueeRomance

I woke up early from a terrible nightmare about one of my children. One where they’d committed a grievous sin that called our whole world into question. But I woke up, and I felt the familiar weight of one cat at my shoulder, and another against my shin. I heard my dog making old lady noises in the other room. And I heard the deep breathing of my husband next to me, who thankfully had a good doctor’s visit yesterday after some chest pain. All of these comforting elements were shattered the moment I picked up my phone to see what the fate of my nation would be, since it … Read more

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Hope, Love and Queeromance with J. Scott Coatsworth

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Hope, Love and Queeromance

My goal with these posts is to talk about things that make me hopeful as well as spotlighting people in our writing community that bring me hope. What better way to kick off author spotlights but with our fearless leader? J. Scott Coatsworth has brought so many of you wonderful people into my life. Let’s see how he brings some hope into yours.  What does hope mean to you and how is it reflected in your books? Oooh big question. Hope is the idea that all is not lost to us. I write a lot of spec fic, especially sci fi, and while you could make the case that destroying … Read more

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Hope in Mourning

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Hope, Love, and Queeromance - R.L. Merrill

Hope, Love, and Queeromance by R.L. Merrill Friday, September 18, 2020, delivered a massive blow to millions of Americans in a year that seems full of landmines. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a powerful woman and beacon of hope wrapped in a tiny, frail body, passed away after multiple battles with cancer. She left a legacy of legal victories that changed the lives of so many of us that her passing…hurts. Many folks cried out in despair on social media. Hundreds flocked to sites around the country to mourn. Losing Justice Ginsburg right before the upcoming election could be viewed as a sign of doom…but instead, it appears to have been a … Read more

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REVIEW: Alpha’s Embrace – Wendy Rathbone

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Alpha's Embrace - Wendy Rathbone

Genre: Sci Fi, Romance, Omegaverse LGBTQ+ Category: MM Gay Reviewer: Charlayne, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book I am Misha. My name was given to me at birth by the doctor who delivered me. I have never known my parents. I live in a ten by ten space with one window, a sink and toilet, a bed and a locked door. Once a day I’m taken to an outdoor exercise area. I am allowed a limited access tablet and tutored online by computer programs. I have one friend I talk to through a tiny crack in the wall. His name is Cedric and he has trouble … Read more

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Hope, Love, and Queeromance with R.L. Merrill

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Hope, Love, and Queeromance column logo - R.L. Merrill

Greetings and salutations. I’m R.L. Merrill—you can call me Ro (she/her)—and I’m here to bring you some hope. That’s right. Times have been increasingly dark in our world and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by life around us and lose direction. That’s why it’s so important to hold onto the things that give us hope. Some folks cling to their faith in times of trouble. Sometimes folks will emotionally check out in order to maintain some semblance of normalcy in their lives. I never want to criticize how anyone chooses to handle the overwhelming amount of stress our society has experienced recently. We’ve witnessed terrible tragedies, unchecked racism and hostility, … Read more