December 26, 2019
We got pumped; we ramped up; we were ready to go, and… well… then… Stuff happened. Or did not happen. Or did not happen how we wished them to. That’s the thing about disappointment — it’s our primary emotional response to expectations unmet — and boy, does it sting. What were we looking forward to that failed to deliver on its…
December 20, 2019
In March of 2019 I attended my first convention in Japan, and it was a whopper: Anime Japan in Tokyo! It was my hastily decided resolution for 2019 to do some ambitious cosplay because I felt like there was something special about Japan — cosplayers are pretty hardcore here, and I wanted to challenge myself to cosplay with what I…
November 1, 2019
It’s that time of year again — the annual event for writers where they attempt to complete a 50,000-word manuscript in 30 days: Nanowrimo! Nanowrimo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Created by Chris Baty, he recognized that a great number of people dream of writing a book but struggle to fulfill that goal. 200 million people want to write, but how many…
October 11, 2019
Greetings, faithful servants! Slip into that trusty white lab coat; wash those hands before sliding on your latex gloves; and don’t forget the proper eyewear! Get ready for a jolt to your electrodes as we mash some monsters for this month’s Roundtable! We’ve invited Speculative Chic contributors to share our favorite beastly horrors with you. From sexy to scary, bad…
September 13, 2019
In honor of the long-standing tradition that is the Vogue September Issue, we’re doing our own take for this month’s Roundtable! We’re talking the memorable fashions from science fiction, fantasy, and horror that truly wowed us. The speculative genre’s key question is “what if?” and costume designers ask the same question when it comes to bringing a world or character…
July 19, 2019
While June has come and gone, here at Speculative Chic we’re continuing Pride by bringing you the creators, creatives, and creations from the LGBTQIA+ community that we absolutely love. Just as there are many colors in the rainbow, there are many things that enrich our lives and bring us joy. Take a look! J.L. Gribble: As a professional writer, I…
June 1, 2019
Welcome back, friends, to your favorite internet recap ever: Speculative Chic’s Weekly Roundup. Thanks for playing along! I’m your host, Kristina, and this week we have a slew of goodies in store for you. Join us this week for the game where every post is a prize and every reader wins!
May 30, 2019
On March 23 and 24, I experienced the wonder of Anime Japan, where 146,500 people flocked to Tokyo Big Sight to celebrate an industry loved the world over. A four-day event, Anime Japan is geared towards professionals as well as fans. The first days of the convention (Thursday and Friday) are reserved for attendees who work in the business, then…
February 15, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, and this month’s book club selection, How Long ‘Til Black Future Month?, we’re taking a look at the Black creators and performers who inspire us and lead the way towards the future. Who is your favorite? Maybe they made the cut! Read on for more!
February 2, 2019
Welcome to the weekend! How was your week? If it was anything like mine, there’s no doubt that you missed something that we published for you, our awesome readers. Fear not, I am here to help. If you’ve accompanied me before on a journey like this one, I’m sure you know the drill. For the rest of you, it’s not…