Interview with queer fiction Author Jess Mahler

Jess Mahler is a queer neurodivergent author who an enduring love affair with common tropes spends most of her books having fun playing with them (and fucking them up. She stopped by to talk about her upcoming book and her approach to writing. Q) You have a new book coming out in October, The Last … Continue reading Interview with queer fiction Author Jess Mahler

From the LAMBDA Award-winner author of The Grief Keeper comes an absorbing speculative queer YA romance set in a utopian town that uses technology to prevent hate speech and bullying.

Penguin Young Readers is excited to present FIREBLOOMS (Nancy Paulsen Books; on sale September 30, 2025; ages 12+), a captivating new speculative queer YA romance by Alexandra Villasante, the award-winning author of The Grief Keeper. This poignant and tender love story explores the sacrifices we make for safety as two broken teens confront their emotional … Continue reading From the LAMBDA Award-winner author of The Grief Keeper comes an absorbing speculative queer YA romance set in a utopian town that uses technology to prevent hate speech and bullying.

Excerpt from Golden Bond by Author Tavian Cross

NEW RELEASE Book Title: Golden Bond Author, Publisher, Cover Artist: Tavian Cross Release Date: July 9, 2025 Tense/POV: first person, past tense, alternating POV Genres: MM Fantasy Romance Tropes: Bonded lovers, strangers to lovers, forced proximity Themes: fate, choice vs duty Heat Rating: 5 flames Length: 56 000 words/200 pages It is the first in the … Continue reading Excerpt from Golden Bond by Author Tavian Cross

Review of Young Men in Love: New Romance from Wave Blue World

I have a love/hate relationship with anthologies and showcases. On the one hand, I love to see a variety of creators getting to present their material. On the other hand, a lot of times, it means you get a snippet when the project could really use a longer treatment. I was worried about that when … Continue reading Review of Young Men in Love: New Romance from Wave Blue World

Coming soon Dystopian Science Fiction Novel The Matrix Opal from Stella Atrium

A Dystopian Science Fiction Novel Book 1 of the Duchy Wars Science Fiction Date Published: 03-25-2025 A rewarding travelogue through a richly drawn world and its cultures, this arresting series-starter finds Atrium, a master of anthropological science fiction, inviting in new readers with an enticing hook. Bybiis has the talent of a beastmaster, enabling her … Continue reading Coming soon Dystopian Science Fiction Novel The Matrix Opal from Stella Atrium

Excerpt from Nine Star Press’s the Spy by Mell Eighth

Title: The Spy Series: Princes of Toval, Book Three Author: Mell Eight Publisher: NineStar Press Release Date: 06/10/2025 Heat Level: 1 - No Sex Pairing: Male/Male Length: 57800 Genre: Historical fantasy, adventure, baking, magic, missing person, MM Romance, politics, royalty, spies Add to Goodreads Description After spending two years away at culinary school, learning the … Continue reading Excerpt from Nine Star Press’s the Spy by Mell Eighth

Excerpt from Death & Maia by A. C. Jolly

BOOK BLAST Book Title: Death & Maia Author and Publisher: A. C. Jolly Cover Artist: Alyssa Winans Release Date: April 24, 2025 Tense/POV: first person, present tense, single POV. Genres: FF Dark Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal Tropes: Fated mates Heat Rating: 4 flames Length: Approx 35 000 words/184 pages It is a standalone book and does … Continue reading Excerpt from Death & Maia by A. C. Jolly

Coming soon new mystery book Deviously Delicious

Jills of All Trades, Book One Mystery, Contemporary Fantasy Date Published: May 31, 2025 On the Northern California coast, beyond the mists of the ancient redwoods,there’s a quiet town like any other. Sueños del Mar hasbakeries, repair shops, and friendly neighbors looking out for oneanother. Or so it would seem. … Continue reading Coming soon new mystery book Deviously Delicious

Campus Death Forces Crime-Solving Gay Couple to Confront More Than a Killer in Chilling New Book, Winter

Campus Death Forces Crime-Solving Couple to Confront More Than a Killer in Chilling New Book, Winter “Bob and Marcus are a gay Nick and Nora, a couple you'll want to spend time and solve mysteries with.” — Jean M. Redmann, author of the award-winning Micky Knight Mystery Series On a quiet Saturday afternoon during Christmas vacation, University … Continue reading Campus Death Forces Crime-Solving Gay Couple to Confront More Than a Killer in Chilling New Book, Winter

Excerpt from Heartwood by Emily Carrington

Title: Heartwood Author: Emily Carrington Publisher: Changeling Press Release Date: 05/23/2025 Cover Art: Angela Knight Genres: Action Adventure, Box Sets, Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, New Releases, Romance Themes: LGBTQ+ /Bisexual, Nonbinary, Transgender, LGBTQ+ Gay, New Adult Series: Heartwood (#4) Multiverse: Sticks & Stones (#1) Book Length: Duet/Box Set Page Count: 567 Add to Goodreads … Continue reading Excerpt from Heartwood by Emily Carrington