In the 19th century there was a panic about masturbation and its effect on the nation on both sides of the Atlantic.
At the beginning of the 20th century there was a panic about women's liberation, in sex and politics, destroying society.
By the mid 20th century there was a panic about sexual liberation and free love.
Later, in the 70s and 80s, there was a gay panic and gays were presented as predators and deviants.
Now, in the early 21st century, there is a trans panic and its trans and non-binary people who are seen as the social threat.
These are five separate panics across over 150 years, But, actually, they're not separate at all: they are the same panic generated by the same people that comes again and again and again in waves. Its a panic generated by the sexually puritan and socially authoritarian whose politics is that of coercion and control.
This tendency is the ultimate enemy of all lovers of social and personal freedom.
Today's review! Luck of the Draw by Addison Albright:
"This well-written story is lovely: there are some worrying moments, but then there's is a happy ever after... I recommend the book - it blends MM romance with a well-realised fantasy world. "
Today's queer indie author review! Bite Club by Eule Grey:
Gordon: "Intense, at times bizarre, and emotionally powerful... “leaves the reader not only with a desire to read other pieces by this author. Five stars."
Today's queer small press review! Apprentice's Luck" by K.L. Noone:
"A gentle tale about a young magician coming into his power, and finding love along the way. Throw in a little court intrigue and a plot to overthrow a good ruler, and it's quite an enjoyable read."
Today's queer release: Sasha Hope's MM urban fantasy Borders Between Empires.
Detective Hanni Nassar finds himself in enemy territory while investigating a string of robberies. After accidentally crossing the Central Empire’s borderline, he comes face to face with Jaemin Yi...
Today's queer indie author review! Driving in Circles by Frances Fox:
"An exceptionally good story... I recommend this book - it has all the good feels and hope for two marvelous men - it's my favorite story of the series. I can’t wait to see what Frances Fox writes next."
"Aa well-done anthology that takes the reader to different areas of California for various holiday celebrations. There’s something for everyone... I highly recommend it. A great way to sample a bunch of new authors."
Today's new queer spec fic release: Emily Brandish's Monsters & Mind Games:
The monsters are winning. Tentacled, brain-eating gyle have unleashed a full-scale invasion, and humanity is helpless against their mind-control powers. When novice elf mage, Ambrose, is commissioned...
"This isn’t a deep piece of literature, but it’s a fast-paced erotic read. It’s perfect for pleasure and light enjoyment if this particular relationship and type of power play are for you."
Today's queer small press review! Wrong Side of Heaven" by Elizabeth Monvey:
"This is the first time I've read one of Monvey's books and I was surprised how much I enjoyed this story. Wrong Side of Heaven is a wonderful slow burn romance filled with drama and fun. Well worth the read."
Today's queer small press release: Antonia Aquilante's MM fantasy romance: To Love the Dragon King.
Once upon a time, before the hunts, dragons were plentiful in the world. Now they exist only in legend…except in the land of Ivria. Without the Dragon Talent...