November 15, 2018
I have been following Catherynne M. Valente’s writing career literally since it began. We were LiveJournal acquaintances ages ago, and I remember being delighted for her when she announced the publication of her very first novel, The Labyrinth. I remember reading about the then-fictional Fairyland books in Palimpsest, one of the most beautiful and unusual novels that I’ve ever read.…
November 10, 2018
Hello all! Happy weekend, as always. Your friend and trusted tour-guide has had quite the week. On top of plenty of other delights, I’m fighting off the wasting plague a cold, so this is going to be a short, sweet trip back into time. Hop on board, we’re departing in 3…2…1…now!
November 9, 2018
Without getting in too deep, the last few years have been tough on a lot of us for a variety of reasons. Many things haven’t exactly gone the way that we would like them to. People are even throwing around the term “the darkest timeline” in reference to the way the world is going. When we find something that makes…
November 8, 2018
Deep Roots (2018) Written by: Ruthanna Emrys Genre: Dark fantasy (Lovecraftian) Pages: 352 (Kindle) Series: Book Two of The Innsmouth Legacy Publisher: Tor.com Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own. Why I Chose It: Winter Tide was one of my favorite books from 2017,…
October 6, 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!
October 2, 2018
Happy October! It’s that time of year when we start prepping for the most important holiday of the year. Some people are more into the winter season, with trees, elves, and tinsel, and that’s perfectly lovely for them. Give me pumpkins, ghosts, and more candy than any one human being logically needs any day. With that in mind, let me…
September 14, 2018
Music is everywhere! Our favorite moments in movies, video games, and television almost always have some kind of musical accompaniment. From the hauntingly beautiful “Light of the Seven” which accompanied a crucial scene in season six of Game of Thrones (no spoilers at the link) to the plethora of musical tidbits from the highway scene in the first Deadpool (seriously,…
September 8, 2018
Hello friends! It’s that time again, where I pretend to be witty, and you humor me! We also take a look at the posts that have been published here at Speculative Chic since our last meeting. How exciting! This week has been, as usual, full of delightful articles that I hope you consume with utmost enjoyment. Let’s go!
September 4, 2018
Happy Book Day, Seanan McGuire! It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of McGuire’s work. I’m also very fond of her alter-ego Mira Grant’s books. Therefore, I was delighted when DAW (via NetGalley) kindly offered me an ARC of Night and Silence. I’ve read books faster than this one, I’m sure, but I’d be hard-pressed to be able to…
September 1, 2018
HELLO SEPTEMBER! It’s a brand new month, filled with all kinds of opportunities and possibilities! This could be your best month yet! Before we can fully embrace the new, we must say our final farewells to August. We closed out the month with some great work from our contributors (as always), and I am here to guide you. Are you…