Now I know a lot of our readers LOVE poetry so when J. Comer offered a review of the sci-fi poetry Deep Wheel Orcadia by Harry Josephine Giles, I was excited to see what he had to say. Got Wheels? Deep Wheel Orcadia by Harry Josephine Gilesreviewed by J. Comer This is a book of … Read more
by Wren Valentino Writing queer romance is a joyful, powerful, and deeply meaningful endeavor. As queer authors, we have the opportunity to tell love stories that haven’t always been given space on the page. For too long, queer love was relegated to subtext or tragedy, but today, we get to celebrate it in all its … Read more
by M.D. Neu There is darkness all around us. Many of us can’t see the sun anymore. There is no light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. We feel as if we’re falling in a black pit with no way out, the news and the world seemingly getting worse. And maybe it is. Perhaps … Read more
I just got back from a long trip to England (my homeland) and decided to search for signs of queer life there. I wasn’t about to go club hopping though. It wasn’t that kind of a visit. It was more of an exploration of everyday life and architecture. We went to many cities and towns … Read more
So, the election happened. As a gay, married man, it didn’t go exactly the way I had hoped. As a writer of queer fiction, I am more than a little concerned about what happens next. The incoming powers that be have made no secret of the fact that they are not particularly LGBTQ+ positive. I’ll … Read more
We asked our spouses what it was like being married to an author and got a variety of responses. Support for us was a theme that ran through them all. Even when our passion for writing threatens to take over our lives, our spouses are there for us. Read on to hear what they had … Read more
by M.D. Neu Writing is a demanding and often solitary profession. As authors, we spend countless hours crafting stories, developing characters, and perfecting our works. While the creative process can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be mentally and physically exhausting. This is why self-care is essential for writers. Taking the time to care for … Read more
We’re getting ready to go to SacAnime on August 30th right here in SacTown, so I thought this would be a great time to go over the steps we take to get ourselves ready for a con. So psych yourself up. You’re about to go meet some of the people who make what you do … Read more
by BJ Sikes I am curious what makes people decide that a book is worth reading. After all, there’s something like a million new books published on Amazon every month (or is it every day?), which sounds like an apocryphal number really. Let’s just say LOTS. I am a voracious reader but there is a … Read more
by BJ Sikes QSAC often has a booth or table at local Pride events (see our schedule below) where several QSAC authors come to sell their books. We share a single booth for greater visibility and because it’s more fun to do an event as a group! I started attending Pride festivals as a QSAC … Read more