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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2h

Lisa Acerbo has a new FF historical fantasy book out: Death and Coffee.

The end is a new beginning for Prudence. After witnessing her mother’s wrongful conviction as a witch in 1661 and wishing for death, she gets just ...

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#Fantasy #Historical #LesbianRomance

New Release: Death and Coffee – Lisa Acerbo

Lisa Acerbo has a new FF historical fantasy book out: Death and Coffee. The end is a new beginning for Prudence. After witnessing her mother’s wrongful conviction as a witch in 1661 and wishing for de...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 14h

It's AOC's birthday, so we're sharing queer romances featuring politicians

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Incidental Contact 4: Secret Lovers
Jaxon Grant

Written In Stone
Victoria Zagar
Sci-Fi

Reappearance of Summer
DJ Small
Contemporary

The Left Hand of Calvus
Ann Gallagher
Historical

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 18h

Parallel world series Zapped premiered today in 2016, so we're sharing portal tales

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The Arachne Portal
Joan Marie Verba
Sci Fi

The Demon Lord of California
Bennu Bright
Fantasy, Paranormal

Off The Beaten Path
Sienna Eggler
Fantasy

More Portals
C.A. Rowland
Fantasy

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 18h

Check out Vicki-Ann Bush

Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal

Originally from New York, Vicki-Ann currently reside in Nevada. Writing Young Adult paranormal, she finds inspiration from events that have been in her life for as long as she can remember. ...

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#AuthorSpotlight

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 18h

WRITER FUEL: Tiny, orange glass beads discovered on the moon during the Apollo era may reveal an untold history of lunar volcanism.

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#WriterFuel #WritingIdeas #Ideas #Moon #Glassbeads #History

Writer Fuel: Scientists Finally Discover Origin of Little Glass Beads From the Moon

When Apollo astronauts first set foot on the lunar surface, they expected to find grey rocks and dust. What they didn't anticipate was discovering something that looked almost magical: tiny, brilliant...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 19h

Gabbi Grey

BDSM, Contemporary, Interracial

I live in beautiful British Columbia where my fur baby chin-poo keeps me safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, I spend my early mornings writing contemporary ...

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#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 23h

I'll be at two events the next two weekends - Tri County Diverity's Pride in the Park in Yuba City on October 18th, and Cklockwork Alchemy in Redwood Shores form October 24th-26th.

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#GayPride #Events #Conference

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

QSFer James E. Honaker has a new queer urban fantasy: Shadowcaller

In New Philadelphia, demons would walk the streets. Nathaniel has dealt with his fair share of demons. Using the powers afforded to him by his bonded shadow spirit ...

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#Fantasy #UrbanFantasy

New Release: Shadowcaller – James E. Honaker

QSFer James E. Honaker has a new queer urban fantasy book out (gay, non-binary): Shadowcaller. In New Philadelphia, demons would walk the streets. Nathaniel has dealt with his fair share of demons. Us...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Anne reviews Geoffrey the Very Strange by Angel Martinez:

"I loved this feel good fun story. The characters are quirky, and there’s a strong found family, small town vibe... 5 stars"

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#Fantasy #GayRomance @angelmartinezsff.bsky.social

Review: Geoffrey the Very Strange – Angel Martinez

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Anne Get It At Amazon About The Book An outcast necromancer and a half-demon clerk need to save the world from seashell zombies. ...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Upcoming:

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A Dance of Shadows
Ryan Moore
MM

Punchline
L.A. Witt & Cari Z
MM

The Last Lady of Lună
Jess Mahler
FF, MF, MM

A Jumble of Emotions
Holly Day
MM

Deranged
Charity Parkerson
MM

Pointy Ears and Purple Glitter
Lisa Oliver
MM

#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Magician Walter B. Gibson was born today in 1897, so we're sharing magicians from QueeRomanceInk.com:

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Magician
K.L. Noone
Fantasy
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The Apprentice’s Incubus
Diana Waters
Fantasy
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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Wolverine's Hugh Jackman is 57 today. To celebrate, we're sharing mutant tales from LimFic.com:

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From The Noblest Motives
Angel Martinez
Sci Fi, LGBTQ

Prior Futures
Dan Kopcow
Sci Fi

Overload Flux
Carol Van Natta
Sci Fi

@angelmartinezsff.bsky.social #Mutants

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

WRITER FUEL: This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production.

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#WriterFuel #WritingIdeas #Ideas #EV #Technology #Battery

Writer Fuel: New EV Battery Can Charge in 18 Seconds

The RML Group VarEVolt battery pack currently powers electric hypercars. (Image credit: RML Group) A British firm has received approval to mass-produce an ultra-high-power-density electric vehicle (EV...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Check out David Whitmarsh

Sci-Fi

David has been an avid reader of science fiction since his teenage years, back in the days when computers filled rooms, people were excited about space travel and dinosaurs roamed the Earth. He’s always had a ...

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#AuthorSpotlight

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

Check out Beverly L. Anderson

MM, MMM, NB, 4+ BDSM, Contemporary, Dark, Erotic, Fantasy, Interracial, Paranormal, Suspense

Beverly L. Anderson began writing at eleven; their talent foreshadowed a remarkable future. Their first story, written in spiral ...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Queer Romance authors and readers: join us at QueeRomanceInk.com. We're building a queer-owned, super queer friendly book community and directory that's hugely progressive. Queer Authors, readers, allies welcome!

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Spec Fic authors and readers: sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror. Join us at LimFic.com. We're building an alternative spec fic book community/directory where authors help each other. Help us grow!

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Backist feature: Dropnauts

"The narrative style is fast and informal... a fast, optimistic, and entertaining read with high concepts but no headaches." --Lee, Liminal Fiction

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Mark David Campbell has a new queer YA sci-fantasy book out: Gear Child.

From our beloved teddy bear to our cherished first car, we form deep emotional bonds with inanimate objects. Will AI machines inevitably develop the ...

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#SciFi #ScienceFiction

New Release: Gear Child – Mark David Campbell

Mark David Campbell has a new queer YA sci-fantasy book out (gay, lesbian, homonormative) Gear Box book 1: Gear Child. From our beloved teddy bear to our cherished first car, we form deep emotional bo...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Tony reviews Princes at War by Mere Rain

Very entertaining, particularly when the Firolans are faced with an omega prince handy with a sword, not about to be intimidated by a bunch of untrustworthy alphas/invaders.

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#Fantasy #Omegaverse @mererain.bsky.social

Review: Princes at War – Mere Rain

Genre: Gay LGBTQ+ Category: Fantasy, Romance, Mild Omegaverse Reviewer: Tony Get It At Amazon | Publisher About The Book A marriage alliance to end a war, that was the plan. Someone doesn’t want that ...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight.

Today: Jaques Smit was born in Rundu Namibia, grew up in South Africa, lived in Asia and Europe working as a game developer before settling with his family ...

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#AuthorSpotlight #Fantasy @jaquessmitauthor.bsky.social

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Actress Jean Vander Pyl, who voiced Rosie The Robot was born today in 1919. So we're sharing robot tales

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Joy
B.R.M. Evett

I, Robot Soldier
Joel R. Dennstedt

Surviving Sentience 2040
Sharon A. McDonell

Songs of a Befuddled Muse
William Cohen-Kiraly

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

For National Coming Out Day, we're sharing coming out tales

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Coming Out at Crofton Hall
Rebecca Cohen
Comedy

Skeletons in the Closet
R. D. Noland
Paranormal

The Mentor of Barrenmoor Ridge
Jackson Marsh
Action Adventure

Coming Out
C.J. Baty
Mystery

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Check out Grace R. Duncan

MM BDSM, Contemporary, Erotic, Historical, Interracial, Omegaverse, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Western, YA

Grace R. Duncan grew up with a wild imagination. She told stories from an early age—many of which got her into ...

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#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 2d

Backlist feature The Great North

This trippy little novella is a fascinating mixture of fantasy and sci-fi, with a post-apocalyptic surprise that I did not see coming.... You can’t read Coatsworth's stories without thinking. -Ulysses, Paranormal Romance Guild

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The Great North

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