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Tesslyn
2 May
Tesslyn is a writer/Illustrator making sapphic comics and illustration.
Tesslyn's work has appeared in titles from IDW Publishing, Lifeline Comics, Madcave Studios, Dumpster Raccoon Cinema and more.
"Making queer art online …
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Alina Lee
1 May
Alina Lee is a freelance writer residing in Asia.
She writes fiction in her spare time, leaning towards fantasy but drawing inspiration from East Asian culture, eldritch horror, and general …
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Ariele Sieling
1 May
Ariele Sieling is a Pennsylvania-based writer who enjoys books, cats, and trees.
Her first love, however, is science fiction and she has three series in the genre: post-apocalyptic monsters in …
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Jemma Topaz
1 May
Jemma Topaz is someone who is really bad at writing profiles.
She's a trans lesbian living in Britain, and writing spicy lesbian fiction to escape from unspicy environs.
Jemma is …
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Luana Saitta
1 May
Luana Saitta is a Belgian-Italian speculative fiction enthusiast who’s co-authored the self-published non-fiction works Memories from Monster Island and Turtle Talkin’.
She has had several pieces featured in Fangoria magazine, …
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K. M. Herkes
1 May
K. M. Herkes is a Chicagoland-based writer of science fiction and fantasy books.
Somewhere between getting Master Gardener certification and taking a new job at the local library, I finished …
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Elise Carlson
1 May
Elise is a restless adventurer and passionate educator, with an endless list of 'what if?' questions to explore in epic fantasy and SciFi-Fantasy.
They write neurodiverse, queer-led adventures for those …
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Tune & Fairweather
24 April
Tune & Fairweather are Irish publisher of fine books on computer games.
Their beautifully-produced projects cover Armored Core, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, fiction titles, art books, and much more.
For …
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Devan Barlow
23 April
Devan Barlow is the author of the Curses & Curtains series, and the collection Foolish Hopes and Spilled Entrails: Retellings.
A 2025 Hugo Poetry Nominee. you will find her …
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Nabeel Rooshan
25 March
Nabeel Rooshan is an Art Director from Islamabad, Pakistan, who is working in the animation industry.
When not crunching, he makes comics to maximize taste.
His comic, Lil' Burgers, …
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Nottingham
Recommended by
sapphiction
Love this! A perfect blend of humor, action, and romance. The characters were delightful and endearing. The pacing was great. The writing is top notch. It was so hard to put down. Don't start this one if you've got things to do.
The Fury of Blacky Jaguar
Recommended by
sakina
Noir-with-a-vengeance, this story drags you round downtown NYC, giving you tonnes of action, gratuitous violence and guns, in return for a 2-hour read. Tightly written, well described, and leaves you breathless.
Fantasy & Science Fiction, November/December 2018
Recommended by
sohkamyung
This is an above average issue with interesting stories by Y.M. Pang, Hanuš Seiner (translated by Julie Novakova), Nina Kiriki Hoffman and Bo Balder.
The Chameleon
Recommended by
gurdonark
This is a well-told tale about the power of the written word to endure and change.
All Is Bright
Recommended by
kevin
Another beautiful romance novella from Llinos Cathryn Thomas.
The North Wales setting. Bethan's return to her childhood village. Revisiting her feelings about growing up, differences, acceptance are all treated with care and love.
Mali's approach and experiences reflecting back on Bethan's - gently holding up a mirror to her life and what she really wants.
A lovely Christmas read.
The Outskirter's Secret
Recommended by
kevin
The amazing second book in what is, so far, an outstanding fantasy series.
The Outskirter's Secret expands on the concepts in the first book, but takes us out of the relative safety of the Inner Lands and into the wilderness of the Outskirts.
I can't believe I've only just started reading this series and am already on the third book.
Still a MUST READ.
Fermi's Progress 1: Dyson's Fear
Recommended by
kevin
This book got me hooked!
It delivers hard science fiction, pathos, beautifully dark comedy, a dig at every lazy sci-fi trope in existence, plenty of laughs, and is simply a must-read.
You know what you're getting into from the clever book titles. The humour is Jonathan Swift meets Red Dwarf. And the science is terrifyingly accurate...
...unfortunately!
All is Fair
Recommended by
sakina
Fun, busy, and it was 3 years ago when I read it and I can't remember anything about the story, which is great because that means it's time to read it again!
The Fisherman
Recommended by
kevin
Yes, The Fisherman is a little Lovecraftian, with its ancient gods, cultists, and watery... things. But it has much more going for it. The Fisherman is a work of beauty that Lovecraft never came close to.
You grieve with Abe as he tries to pick up the pieces. You worry about what Dan will do... and when he'll break. You wonder which story you are actually reading and who is telling it.
Waterborne Exile
Recommended by
kevin
A fantastic middle book!
New characters, new plans, new plots and schemes, and new enemies join the existing and brilliantly realised characters from the first book.
The underlying evil is still on the edges. We're never sure who truly represents it - which makes this series a wonderful read for fantasy fans looking for more meat on the bone.
Another must read!
Fantasy & Science Fiction, July/August 2020
Recommended by
sohkamyung
A better than average issue, with fascinating stories by James Morrow, David Erik Nelson, Brian Trent and a hilarious story by Madeleine Robins exploring a fantastic version of "My Fair Lady" that probably deserves to be made into a play too.
The Healers' Road
Recommended by
kevin
I absolutely loved this book!
Recommended in @paracactus' 'Slice-of-Life Fantasy' list, it provides a place to go, a world to just sit in and enjoy.
Like the contemplative and cozy parts of The Steerswoman series, Jaran, and The Guy of Gisborne books, you simply get lost in the subtly portrayed world.
A fantasy setting without the usual tropes or stereotypes. A fantasy book to love.
Amazon's latest anti-reader change
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