I read that in Hindu #mythology, Agni, the god of fire is married both to the goddess Svaha and the male Moon god Soma with Agni having a receptive role in this relationship and tha fire (agni) and water (soma), determined the gender of a child. Anyone know if this #bisexual marriage really is a thing in Hindu mythology?
New: Laura R. Samotin's queer grimdark fantasy The Sins on Their Bones.
Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe, this queer dark fantasy debut pits two estranged husbands and a daring spymaster on opposite sides of a civil war. Perfect for fans of Leigh ...
Today's review! The Sins on Their Bones by Laura R. Samotin:
"A dark themed story infused with Jewish folklore... magic, demons, secrets, violence, abuse, gore, romance and true love, along with a raft of other emotions. I highly recommend The Sins on Their Bones." ...
Terra Desmarais’s success as the next big artist in NYC is absolutely inevitable. Her patrons, the associates, Mr. Black, Mr. Silver, and Mr. Green, can practically taste the raw talent dripping from the enigmatic trailer park ...
QSFer K.L. Noone has a new queer fantasy book out (M-NB): The Merchant Witch.
Sometimes heroic swordsmen need money. So Aric and his half-fairy partner Emrys have accepted a job protecting a wealthy cloth merchant’s caravan. But the job’s more complicated than it seems.
Em’s fairy father is hunting them, and Em’s trying not ...
"A tender, gentle novel about new beginnings and being surprised by love. John is non-judgmental and curious, yearning for human connection without imposing barriers. Emotionally very satisfying, “Just Stu” is a worthy read. 4 stars."
Today's review! Green Hills and Daffodils by Celyn Kendrick:
"An engaging first book in the series, and I'm hoping they continue to get better from here. A four-star tale about dragons, a possible serial killer, a strange new culture, and the American woman who finds herself stuck in the middle of it." ...
"Casts the reader into a fantasy world of flying vessels, war, hidden identities, secret agendas, repressed societies, and awakenings... His enchanting story captivates you with a journey of discovery."
New: Rob Costello's queer horror book The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times:
A lost boy under the spell of a seductive killer suffers the sting of betrayal while on the hunt for fresh blood. A misanthrope obsessed with death carries on a torrid affair with the malevolent spirit haunting the house in his favorite novel. ...
"Merrill's third installment in the “Forces of Nature” series, Earthquake Ethan, was my favorite of the three. It's filled with drama, humor, and intimate moments of love. I highly recommend it."
"Flirts with darkness, an emotional story that deals with Toby's struggle to escape from his own past and the feelings of inadequacy it engendered in him. I highly recommend Typhoon Toby - a rollercoaster romance of emotions. Well worth the read."
New: Michael Merriam's queer weird west/horror book: Terror at Terra de Cobre:
An ancient evil has awakened… Strong women, ancient magic and the walking dead make for a heady mix. In Michael Merriam’s tale, seven women are called to protect a small mining town in the New Mexico Territory, Tierra De Cobre, against an evil...
"I highly recommend Hurricane Reese, the first book in the “Forces of Nature” series. The writing is perfect, and it's filled with heart-wrenching sadness, joy, understanding, love of family, romance and hope for an everlasting love."
Today's release: Elizabeth Schechter's queer fantasy Valley of Shadows.
When the Heir to the Firstborn is chosen by the Mother, the lore dictates that they must find their Companions among the tribes, and the first of those shall be Water. But when Aeris, oldest daughter and Heir to Firstborn Aria makes her Progress, her Water ...
#AmWriting a hitherto uncomposed #bisexual, #polyamorous#folktale collected in 1870, in Valle, Aust Agder, in southern #Norway. Nominally AT550 (the golden bird), though the only birds are two crow witches.
This folktale even escaped the attention of Oddbjørg Høgset, the editor of Erotiske folkeeventyr (which forms the foundation of my book from 2017, Erotic Folktales from Norway), because the record lives in a letter to Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, rather than in the folktale notebooks.
Adventure awaits the intrepid reader willing to enter Winding Paths, an anthology of game stories and poetry, puzzles and prizes. You can’t get to UR any other way, and UR is where 25 original works by award-winning ...
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Linda reviews "Trueflame" by Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Fireborn book 2:
"I recommend Trueflame and would suggest reading book one first. This book is full of amazing characters, betrayals, secrets, and surprises - a war between water and fire. Wow."
Today's release: Cameron Montague Taylor's queer gaslamp fantasy book Silverweaver:
When the hunter…
…becomes the haunted.
Second-rate ghosthunter Anya Iteri is the black sheep of a family of metalweavers—powerful mages who can forge iron, shape steel, and even bend blood. Down on her luck and struggling to pay rent...
Today's indie author review! Flotsam by R.J. Theodore:
"An amazing ride through a world full of wonders... a frothy (sometimes blood-frothy) blend of fantasy and sci-fi, an exhilarating voyage through a strange new world in the company of a fascinating collection of character,."