January 22, 2019
Pyschologists in science fiction or fantasy are kind of a rare character type. Professor X, Nancy Thompson, and Counselor Deanna Troi are great examples. It makes sense that Professor X would be a psychology professional, but to discuss his exploits would take pages that I don’t have here (so go here and here). And as a kid watching TNG who…
January 21, 2019
They might not be raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but that doesn’t mean that we love them any less. Welcome back to My Favorite Things, the weekly column where we grab someone in speculative circles to gab about the greatest in geek. This week, we sit down with Keith R.A. DeCandido, who has two new book releases in…
January 19, 2019
Hello from the past, future amazing readers! I am writing to you from several days before you’re going to be reading this because, as you read this, I am hanging out at MarsCon 2019 in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia! I am quite sure that I’m having a ball! I hope that you, too, are having a great time with your weekend.…
January 18, 2019
Kushiel’s Dart (2001) Written by: Jacqueline Cary Genre: Fantasy Pages: 912 (Paperback) Series: Phèdre’s Trilogy Book #1 Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates Why I Chose It: I first heard about Jacqueline Carey through Speculative Chic and since I enjoyed George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) series, I figured that I would enjoy another medieval-based fantasy…
January 17, 2019
Before Jordan Peele was an award-winning movie director and screenwriter, he spent five seasons on Key and Peele, the 30 minute comedic skit show on Comedy Central with fellow comedian Keegan-Michael Key. That’s where I became of a fan of Peele. So, when I found out he was writing and directing a horror movie called Get Out, I was skeptical.…
January 16, 2019
Imagine a writer who is so gifted at spinning tales that when you start reading their work, you can feel yourself being pulled fully into the pages of the book. Their talent is so great that when you are forced to stop reading, you almost feel a bit of whiplash. You may wonder what sorcery dragged you so painfully from…
January 15, 2019
I admit it: I was a little braindead when the time came to think of a topic for January’s roundtable. The thing that immediately came to mind was this: it’s the first of the year. What’s the first thing that you remember that set you on the path to becoming the magnificent speculative fiction fan that you are today? What…
January 14, 2019
They might not be raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but that doesn’t mean that we love them any less. Welcome back to My Favorite Things, the weekly column where we grab someone in speculative circles to gab about the greatest in geek. This week, we sit down with Brenda Drake, whose latest book, Analiese Rising, was released January…
January 12, 2019
Howdy! Hard to believe it, but January is almost halfway finished. Tempus fugit, and so on. Anyway! Let’s take a peek at the delightful tricks and wonders that we had on offer for you this week! Onward!
January 11, 2019
My Resolution project for 2019, are you ready for it? Are you? STAR WARS! OK, the title kind of gave it away. Still. I’m so excited! Why I chose it. I love Star Wars, and I thought it would be fun to re-watch the movies in order of release date, with perhaps a bit more of a critical and appreciative…