In this episode of Genre Wars we talk Queer Scifi and Fantasy with Kate Hazel Hall. Kate is an Aussie author doing big things internationally, recently winning both Foreword Indies and Goldie Awards for her debut novel From Darkness. In addition to writing, Kate is also an expert on magical realism, is a coldwater surfing mermaid, and can an absolutely perfect pint of beer when the occasion demands it.

Kate’s Queer (or LGBTQ+) Science Fiction and Fantasy reads include:

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Ida (and also Euphoria Kids) by Alison Evans

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera

The Seafarers Kiss Duology by Juliette Embers

Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee (especially for those who love Superheroes)

More Than This by Patrick Ness (bonus top recommendation by Genre Wars alumni Jeremy Lachlan)

Kate also mentioned some great, extensive guides to LGBTQ+ Fiction at: ReadsRainbows.com

Enjoy the show and happy reading!