February 11, 2020
And now for a post that will sure spark zero arguments in the comments: a ranking of every Star Wars film in order of a) how much I like them b) how well crafted a film it is and slightly less important, c) how much it adds to the Star Wars universe. My criteria are entirely based on my own taste and…
February 10, 2020
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 Barb Han, whose new novel, Selected, came out on February…
February 8, 2020
We’ve had a busy week here at Speculative Chic! From guest authors and cover reveals, podcasts and books galore, plus a sharing of formative favorites, both old and new, it’s time to get caught up on what you missed with our regular Weekly Roundup!
February 7, 2020
We all love to talk about our Favorite Things, but it’s not always the latest and greatest that charms us. Sometimes it’s those foundational favorites, the works that shaped us, that we find ourselves returning to again and again. Here at Speculative Chic, we decided it was way past time to create a dedicated platform to shine a spotlight on these…
February 7, 2020
One of the great things about Science Fiction and Fantasy is that they are entertaining while offering a new social or political perspective or commentary. We love these books, movies, and TV shows because they get so much right, they tell a great story, they make us think, and of course they entertain us. But sometimes, there’s a character or…
February 6, 2020
I seem to do this thing where I’ll be super-excited for a book, buy it the day it’s released…and then never get around to reading it. Or read it much, much later than originally planned. I think part of that stems from knowing once I’m finished, I’m back to waiting for the next/final book in a particular series. That’s pretty…
February 5, 2020
After my podcast resolution two years ago, I have to admit two things. One, despite all my original doubts, I am hooked on this form of entertainment. And two, I am very picky. I’ve tried a bunch and stuck with only a few, which often leaves me wanting to listen to podcasts and not having anything to try. I’m always…
February 4, 2020
Hi! Venessa here. You might recognize my name from my monthly column here at Spec Chic, where I talk a little bit about books, television shows, and lot about conventions, including my Convention Life series and Con Season on a Budget. I also do some behind-the-scenes stuff for the My Favorite Things column too. In my “other” life, I’m a…
February 4, 2020
Fun fact: This will actually be my second time reading this book. Why? Because the final book, Exile’s Throne, is on my 2020 Reading List and I need a refresher course. A lot happens in this book, but I couldn’t remember all the details or the character’s names. So I started fresh with The Empress Game; now we are here,…
February 3, 2020
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 Jeremy C. Shipp, who — if you haven’t heard —…