September 15, 2017
My experience this summer. If you’re anything like me, it can often feel like no matter how much I write, it is never enough. Thanks to the instantaneous consumerism of the internet, there is so much pressure to be more and more prolific to stay relevant to our readers.
Read More » September 14, 2017
I was one of those Marvel fans who could not wait for The Defenders to drop on Netflix on Aug. 18. Ever since I saw the teaser trailer that premiered at San Diego Comic Con in 2016, I eagerly anticipated the series that would bring together Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. I really loved the first two…
Read More » September 13, 2017
Ever since I discovered that reading during my morning commute on the train makes me motion sick, I’ve been in love with podcasts. There are so many incredible audio dramas out there that I thought I’d share the wealth! So here are five podcasts for any speculative fiction fan!
Read More » September 12, 2017
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, face your fears and discuss IT, which premiered in the United States on Friday, September 8, 2017. Sound Off! is meant to be a reaction, but not necessarily a review. After all, while we are all…
Read More » September 12, 2017
Located on the edge of the fantasy map is a strange and perilous realm where those that venture are changed and altered, and where the landscape itself shifts treacherously underfoot — the land of Faerie. Don’t bother listening to Siri or Alexa for directions, even old-fashioned paper maps are of no use here. The true nature of Faerie, that magical…
Read More » September 11, 2017
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, bookseller, and Speculative Chic contributor Nicole Taft! What does…
Read More » September 8, 2017
You know that speculative fiction thing that everyone seems to love but you haven’t read/watched/played yet? No, not your blind spot. This isn’t something you’re embarrassed about, nor is it something you plan on rectifying anytime soon. In fact, when your friends or family find out you haven’t read/watched/played this thing, you’re more than happy to explain why, in gleeful…
Read More » September 7, 2017
Booksellers may seem like they live the good life, working in a bookstore, surrounded by books and dragon plushies and hosting the occasional Harry Potter party. But bookselling isn’t always fun and games. Sometimes it can be difficult when you have a customer who just doesn’t have the title right and you’re unable to figure out what it is they…
Read More » September 6, 2017
A Darker Shade of Magic (2016) Written By: V.E. Schwab Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Trade Paperback) Series: Shades of Magic (Book 1) Publisher: Tor Books Why I Chose It: I’ve walked past the sequel to this book in the library half a dozen times, the cover and title grabbing my attention. And each time I picked it up and said,…
Read More » September 6, 2017
Back in the saddle after August‘s shaky month where my resolve faltered. The rules recap: This year, I’ve resolved to see twelve new-to-me spec fic movies in a no-doubt vain attempt at catching up with popular culture. One movie per month, the results of watching said movie discussed at the beginning of the next month. Do you all have any…
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