Monthly Archives : October 2018

Our Daily Lovecraft – Day 7


“After many aeons men came to the land of Mnar; dark shepherd folk with their fleecy flocks, who built Thraa, Ilarnek, and Kadatheron on the winding river Ai.” (The Doom That Came to Sarnath, pg.70) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Are you still here? If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!

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Weekly Roundup, October 1-5, 2018


Hello again, happy readers! What are you up to this weekend? I hope that you’re having a great time, whatever adventures that you happen to be embarking upon. As for me, I’m simply here to make sure that you’re all caught up on that great week that we just wrapped up here at Spec Chic. Onward!

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Our Daily Lovecraft – Day 5


“A sense of A sense of duty to science is all that impels me to recall, in these last years of my life, scenes and happenings fraught with a terror doubly acute because I cannot wholly define it.” (The Transition of Juan Romero, pg.54) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Are you still with me? If you’re just joining us, you…

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Book Club: November Selection and December Poll


Your November selection for a published NaNoWriMo project is . . . Cinder By: Marissa Meyer Discussion date: 11/23/18* *Yes, this is Black Friday. But since this is a discussion on the internet and not in person, please feel free to read the book and participate at any time. The premise: Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New…

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A Year of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5: A Dance with Dragons


A Dance with Dragons (2011) Written By: George R.R. Martin Narrated by: Roy Dotrice Genre: Epic Fantasy Length: 48 h 55 m (Audiobook) Series: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5 Publisher: Random House Audio via Audible The premise: In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again – beset by newly…

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