March Newsletter

While my debut sci-fi novel is with my developmental editor, I'm working on a contemporary romance and bloating my TBR list with new reads. See what's new and what's cool in diverse science fiction and fantasy coming out in March. Lots of fantasy releases, including a super gay romantasy, the wrap up of an amazing slasher trilogy, and few delicious novellas.

March New Releases

Upcoming science fiction and fantasy books by diverse authors coming out in March.

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Speaking of gay romantasy, read my review of Seth Haddon's excellent book, Reborn, learn more about small presses and hear me rant about how we need more queer romance written by queer people.

Small Presses, AFAB People Writing Gay Romance, and Reborn by Seth Haddon

Tropes: soulmates, slow burn, forced proximity Trigger warnings: sexual content, gore, death, violence, war In a December flurry, I bought a stack of books from small presses to broaden the scope of my reading. Small presses are super important because they publish books the big 5 publishing companies pass on.

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If you want less romance but more indigenous fantasy with cute dragons, check out my review of To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose.

Indigenous Fantasy in To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

Can’t get enough of indigenous inspired fantasy! I kept hearing about To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose in bookish communities, so I was happy when it was my turn at the library. For a little synopsis, the story is about Anequs, a fifteen-year-old from the island

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I sprinkled in a little non-fiction with Unmasking AI by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, where she talks about the bias inherent in current AI systems and what we can do about it.

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Dr. Joy Buolamwini

What are the limitations and perils in the current era of AI and what should we be doing to reduce harm? Trigger warnings: racism, xenophobia AI is the talk of the town, and when it comes to science fiction it’s often a seed that germinates numerous post-apocalyptic and dystopian plots.

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I hope you have the day you deserve,

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