January 30, 2019
In January of last year, I set myself a goal of reading six translated SFF works. This was my second book. (I know, it’s 2019!) [Editor’s note: to be fair, Ronya read and reviewed this in December, and it just so happened that we had space to fill in January.] I Remember You Written by: Yrsa Sigurdardottir (tr. Philip Roughton)…
January 30, 2019
Back in the US, I was a frequent convention-goer and panelist, trying to get fellow geeks excited about writing! Since moving to Japan in 2016, I’ve gone through con withdrawals. And it’s not that Japan doesn’t have its fair share of conventions – it just never occurred to me to try to attend because I’m busy teaching. I’ve neglected my…
January 29, 2019
Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, bring together heroes and villains and discuss Glass, which premiered in the United States on Friday, January 18, 2019. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we…
January 29, 2019
Magic Bites (2007) Written by: Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #1 Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 260 (Paperback) Publisher: Ace Why I Chose This: My 2019 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic is to read the books in the Kate Daniels series and finish up with a first read of the final book. I first read Magic Bites in 2007. The Premise: Atlanta would be a…
January 28, 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 author, poet, Bram Stoker Winner, and Speculative Chic contributor Stephanie…
January 26, 2019
Hello! I have returned from my adventures, I didn’t really find myself in need of a time travel device, and all went well last weekend! I know that you were all sitting at the edge of your seats just waiting to hear that. Anyway, you should all know the drill by now, so line up and then we shall proceed…
January 25, 2019
Welcome to the Speculative Chic Book Club! Each month, we invite you to join us in reading a book that is voted on by YOU, our readers. Following a short review, please feel free to discuss the book in the comments! Mystic and Rider (2006) Written by: Sharon Shinn Genre: Fantasy Pages: 448 Pages (hardcover) Series: Book One of Twelve…
January 24, 2019
Ninth Step Station (2019) Written by: Malka Older, Fran Wilde, Jacqueline Koyanagi, Curtis C. Chen Genre: Science Fiction, Police Procedural Length: the ARC I received did not have a page count attached. This is a fiction serial of ten episodes Series: Book #1 of Ninth Step Station Publisher: Serial Box Disclaimer: I received a copy of Ninth Step Station for…
January 23, 2019
Air Awakens (2016) Written By: Elise Kova Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Pages: 364 pages (Kindle) Series: Air Awakens Book One Publisher: Silver Wing Press Why I Chose It: I decided since I’m self-publishing young adult fantasy that I should probably read more self-published young adult fantasy, and this one was at the top of the list. The premise: A library…
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…