July 24, 2020
At Speculative Chic, we feature a lot of authors who share everything from their favorite things to the inspiration for their work. But why not also share their fiction? Welcome to Fiction Friday, where you’ll be able to sample the fiction of a variety of authors, including those who write at Speculative Chic! Today, we’re featuring Nicole Givens Kurtz, whose…
July 8, 2020
I’ve mentioned before, I really enjoy Nicole Givens Kurtz‘s work. When the opportunity came up to get an early look at her newest book, I jumped at it! The cover is gorgeous, and the plot summary had me ready to dive into this new world! Kill Three Birds (2020) Written by: Nicole Givens Kurtz Genre: Fantasy/Mystery Series: Kingdom of Aves…
July 6, 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 Bishop O’Connell, who is the author of the American Faerie…
September 14, 2019
It’s the end of the week and the beginning of higanbana season! Every September in Japan, the beautiful spider lilies bloom in droves. These flowers are also called the Flowers of the Other Shore, and the Other Shore lies beyond the River Sanzu, a river of the dead. Many cultures all over the globe affiliate the autumn season with death,…
September 11, 2019
Reunited (2016) Written By: Nicole Givens Kurtz Genre: Science Fiction Series: Cybil Lewis Pages: 39 pages (Softcover) Publisher: Mocha Memoirs Press Why I Chose It: I’ve heard so many great things about the Cybil Lewis books that I decided there was no time like now to dive in. As a shorter book, it fit my busy schedule perfectly. The Premise:…