Deliciously Dark Romance
I've gone a bit leftfield with my reading this month. Normal service will soon resume but I've taken a chance on some interesting-looking books and I'm so glad I did. Horror is NOT my go to genre but this one tickled me. So here goes... I was first drawn to this horror anthology by the... Continue Reading →
The anthology contains some stunning works from great authors, some writing in the fantasy genres, such as this one, A Mermaid's Tears, from J.C. Seal. Verena is a teenager who has had much heaped upon her young shoulders, living in times of turmoil, who has to learn combat skills to help protect her people. In... Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed this anthology. Any collection of stories by varying authors is inevitably going to have some which the reader likes more than others, but it would be unfair of me to say which stories I preferred. This is a wonderfully diverse mix of styles, with protagonists of differing sexualities and races, some trying... Continue Reading →
This is the review I wrote for WROTE Podcast. A fascinating book. Not one of my favourites, but no denying the skill of the writer and their powers of observation. A great collection of vignettes. A Little Chatter by Terry ConnellMy rating: 4 of 5 stars I was gifted a copy of this ARC in return for an... Continue Reading →
Genre: LGBTQIA Sci-Fi, Paranormal, Horror, FantasyQueer Sci Fi's sixth annual flash fiction anthology is here - "Innovation" - and there's a giveaway too!IN-NO-VA-TION (Noun)1) A new idea, method, or device.2) The introduction of something new.3) The application of better solutions to meet unarticulated needs.Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number... Continue Reading →
Author Name: Queer Sci FiPublisher: Other Worlds InkRelease Date: Thursday, July 26 2018Format: Paperback, eBookIs This Book Romance?: NoASN: coming soonPrice: 3.99, 14.99Story Type: Novella 20k-50kWord Count: 33,700Cover Artist: Lex ChaseGenres: sci fi, fantasy, paranormal, horrorPairings: Some stories are romance, with various pairingsKeywords/Categories: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, pan, demisexual, queer, non binary, genderqueerSeries Title:... Continue Reading →
This review first appeared on the WROTE Podcast website, where Robert Hyers will be interviewed in September!Don't let the rather lofty blurb put you off. Robert Hyers' anthology of short stories is a pleasure to read. Amidst the pin-sharp observations and savage wit, there are also gripping, staggeringly-detailed and well-written tales, all set amidst the... Continue Reading →
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