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Though it pales in comparison to his classics War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Invisible Man, the H. G. Wells novel provides a creepy look at good intentions gone awry. It often appears in boxed sets or single-volume collections of his work. I loved my H. G. Wells boxed set as a kid and still think about his writing.

The Emp Test by J. Scott CoatsworthMy rating: 5 of 5 starsJ. Scott Coatsworth’s fantasy story The Emp Test involves two men from different cultures, thrown together and obviously attracted to each other. Jey must let Avain care for him, though their people see each other as enemies.Coatsworth works a great deal of mythology into the story in a natural way that both connects the two men and

Writer/director Katy Dore’s gay short film Odd Bird brings a comic book creator back to his home town. This charming comedy includes some tense or awkward moments before going off in an unexpected direction.#GayFilm #GayMovies

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On the season premiere of Lalololalo’s Celebrity Show, meet Admiral Nil, Top Maintainer, and learn about how she protects us from alien invasions, criminals, heavy hazard thoughts, and ourselves. All of Valchondria will be tuning it, so click the link below for the interview. Meet the Antagonist Nil at The Protagonist Speaks. The Protagonist Speaks features character interviews from a variety of

Remember Always by B.L. MaxwellMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWith Remember Always, author BL Maxwell sidesteps all the tragedy and hatred that permeate too many books and movies about LGBTQ characters. Here, two gay men in love navigate how to best plan their lives together, with the support of a loving community. Thanksgiving might provide a special opportunity for bringing those plans in an even

Summary: Learn about bear culture in a rowdy comedy from the director of Raising Heroes. A bear chaser bursts onto the scene, where he finds friendship and conflict. Text: Aside from Bear Cub, few gay films give much screen time to the bear community. BearCity not only provides a crash course in the unapologetically hirsute gay subculture but also provides frequent laughs and shows a heart

El & Em by M.E. SammMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAt times, M. E. Samm’s novel El & Em feels much like a music biography or an episode of MTV’s Behind the Music. However, this rock narrative also centers around the attempts of two bisexual men to form a lasting relationship in an atmosphere where that love could easily destroy their careers. It starts in Philadelphia, in 1972, continuing decades

“A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” –Kirkus Reviews “The Acorn Stories delivers insight into a fictional small town, illustrating the ups and downs of life.” –Novels Alive“Duane Simolke’s stories invite the reader to linger — to notice the quiet in between the noise. A lovely reminder that depth lives in the details.” –Iwan Ross,