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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 13h

QSFer M.D. Neu has a new MM sci-fantasy romance out: Hawaiian Sun.

In 1937, Fredrick Rudolf, a steward aboard the LZ 129 Hindenburg, planned to escape the German Reich with his boyfriend upon arriving ...

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#SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy @authormdneu.bsky.social

New Release: Hawaiian Sun – M.D. Neu

QSFer M.D. Neu has a new MM sci-fantasy romance out: Hawaiian Sun. In 1937, Fredrick Rudolf, a steward aboard the LZ 129 Hindenburg, planned to escape the German Reich with his boyfriend upon arriving...

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

I love sharing some of my author friends with y'all. Check out H.P. Gildwel

Fantasy

Author of the Drunk Wizard Chronicles

Big nerd. I try to be a better person every day. D&D, Videogames and Woodworking.

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#AuthorSpotlight @hpgildwel.bsky.social

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 15h

Check Out Kaje Harper

MM BDSM, Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal, Sci Fi

I get asked about my name a lot. It's not something exotic, though. “Kaje” is pronounced just like “cage” – it’s an old nickname. I live in Minnesota ...

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#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 15h

New from QueeRomance Ink:

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A Place in the World
Ellie Thomas
MM
Historical

Burial Plot
Adam Carpenter
MM
Mystery

Kellan & Emmett
Denver Shaw
MM
Contemporary

#GayRomanc

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 15h

New from QueeRomance Ink:

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Exposed
Charity Parkerson
MM
Contemporary

Not the Frontman
Lynn Michaels
M-M
Contemporary

Currents of the Heart
M.D. Neu
MM
Paranormal

Spotting Gold
Pat Henshaw
MM
Contemporary

#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 15h

New from QueeRomance Ink:

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Hawaiian Sun
M.D. Neu
MM
Fantasy

Gilded Inheritance
Ryan Moore
MM
Erotic

Voice to Raise
Gabbi Grey
MM
Contemporary

Conditioning Loan
L.A. Witt
MM
Sports

#GayRomance

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

My friend Jole Cannon has a new MM bear romance book out: Husky and Heartfelt.

Loneliness has taken its toll on Sean’s life. He once loved Hugo but let him go after college. After twelve years, he misses ...

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#GayRomance #Bears @jolecannon.bsky.social

New Release: Husky and Heartfelt – Jole Cannon

My friend Jole Cannon has a new MM bear romance book out: Husky and Heartfelt. Loneliness has taken its toll on Sean’s life. He once loved Hugo but let him go after college. After twelve years, he mis...

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

Rari reviews Dead Reckoning by R.M. Olson

"Had me on the edge of my seat, gnawing at my fingernails... Space opera, underdogs against the system, complex and real characters... You will love this book."

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#ScienceFiction @rmolson.bsky.social

Review: Dead Reckoning – R.M. Olson

Genre: Sci-Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Bi, Demi, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Trans MTF Reviewer: Sci-Fi, Space Marines Get It On Amazon About The Book Treason, loyalty, and revenge in the heart of deep space. Captai...

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

GET THESE FOUR NEW FREE QSF EBOOKS

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

In honor of National Plus Size Appreciation Day, we're sharing bear romances:

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Daddy Bear
B.J. Smyth
Erotic

Tangling With Bears
Lisa Oliver
Paranormal, Paranormal

Wild Rose, Silent Snow
Angel Martinez
Fantasy

Mistletoe & Mishigas
M.A. Wardell
Comedy

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

To celebrate my friend David Brin's 75th birthday, we're sharing uplift stories from LimFic.com

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War Eagles
Debbie Bishop
Fantasy, Sci Fi

The Left Hand of Dog
SI CLARKE
Sci Fi

A Fall in Autumn
Michael G. Williams
Sci Fi

Clerical Error
D.R. Perry
Fantasy, Sci Fi

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

Periodically, I feature one of my backlist titles you might have missed. Today: Flames:

"Such a beautiful, poignant story. I cried. I absolutely loved this style and the story is brilliant." --Cathy Brockman

www.otherworldsink.com/book/flames/

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

WRITER FUEL: Does the color purple really exist? Or do our brains just make it up?

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#WriterFuel #StorIdeas #Purple #Colors #Perception

Writer Fuel: Does Purple Really Exist?

The world is awash with the color purple — lavender flowers, amethyst gemstones, plums, eggplants and purple emperor butterflies. But if you look closely at the visible-light portion of the electromag...

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

Check out Antonia Aquilante

Fantasy

Antonia Aquilante has been making up stories for as long as she can remember, and at the age of twelve, decided she would be a writer when she grew up. After many years and ...

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#AuthorSpotlight @antoniaaquilante.bsky.social

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

Check out Jasmine Simone

FF Erotica, Lesfic, New Adult, Sports

Jasmine Simone is a high school senior who spends most of her time juggling classes, college apps, and the stories that won’t leave her alone. ...

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#GayRomance @jasminesimone.bsky.social

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

Each month, we do a cool thing on Liminal Fiction to support indie writers. We share 4 of their books with our readers for free, then add them (with permission) to the author lists. Grab 'em here (we send them out around the 3rd of next month):

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#giveaway #freebies

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

Today for my POV column, I'm talking about writing, my current project wth Kim Fielding, politics, and the power of the pen.

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Point of View: The Power of the Pen

Kim Fielding and I are hard at work on the sequel to Office of the Lost, and as yet to be named second romp through the Connected Worlds with our heroes Crispin and Leopold. In the scene I just comple...

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

Each month, we do this cool thing on QueeRomanceInk to support indie writers. We share 4 books with our readers for free, and then add them (with permission) to the author lists.

Grab 'em here (sent around the 3rd of next month):

www.queeromanceink.com/join-our-ema...

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

QSFer Mere Rain has a new MM fantasy romance out (mildly omegaverse): Princes at War.

A marriage alliance to end a war, that was the plan. Someone doesn’t want that alliance to happen. Omega prince Lashar of Echera ...

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#Fantasy #GayRomance @mererain.bsky.social

New Release: Princes at War – Mere Rain

QSFer Mere Rain has a new MM fantasy romance out (mildly omegaverse): Princes at War. A marriage alliance to end a war, that was the plan. Someone doesn't want that alliance to happen. Omega prince La...

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

Ulysses reviews Beyond Good & Evil II: The Future Past by James E. Honaker

"I enjoyed the story and feeling the excitement as Venser and Basch work their way toward understanding and achievement. Now I really want to know more. 4 stars."

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#Fantasy #Gay

Review: Beyond Good & Evil II: The Future Past – James E. Honaker

Genre: Fantasy LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Reviewer: Ulysses Get It At Amazon About The Book The sun dims, shadows grow, and ruination draws near.The Tomb of the Almighty, thought to be the home of a divine ...

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

Coming soon:

www.queeromanceink.com/coming-soon/

Conditioning Loan
L.A. Witt
Sports

Gilded Inheritance
Ryan Moore
Erotic

Hawaiian Sun
M.D. Neu
Fantasy

Voice to Raise
Gabbi Grey
Contemporary

Storm and Shelter
Karenna Colcroft
Paranormal

Accidental Fire
Sam E. Kraemer
Contemporary

#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 3d

WRITER FUEL: A strikingly simple 'dial' in the brain may help it distinguish imagination from reality.

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#WriterFuel #WritingIdeas #Ideas #Mind #Brain #Biology #Immagination #reality #Real

Writer Fuel: Simple “Dial” in the Brain May Help Distinguish Realty From Immagination

Imagination relies on an ability to differentiate between what's real and what's not — and now, scientists have uncovered potential brain mechanisms that make this distinction possible. These, they hy...

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 3d

Check out MD Grimm

Fantasy, Paranormal, Sci-Fi

M.D. Grimm has wanted to write stories since second grade (kind of young to make life decisions, but whatever) and nothing has changed since then (well, plenty of things ...

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#AuthorSpotlight @mdgrimm.bsky.social

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 3d

Check out Joy Lynn Fielding

MM Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal

Joy Lynn Fielding lives in a small English market town, where she indulges her passions for vintage aircraft, horse riding and gardening (though not all at the same time)...

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#GayRomance

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Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 3d

QSFer David Gerrold has a new queer sci-fi book out: Praxis Makes Perfect.

Praxis Makes Permanent is the highly anticipated conclusion to Praxis! Jamie and José have hurtled headlong into a world where nothing is ...

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#ScienceFiction @davidgerrold.bsky.social

New Release: Praxis Makes Permanent – David Gerrold

QSFer David Gerrold has a new queer sci-fi book out, Praxis book 2: Praxis Makes Perfect. DAVID GERROLD—Hugo & Nebula Award winner—presents: Praxis Makes Permanent, the thrilling conclusion to the ext...

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