Author Archives: Cora

Retro Review: “Highwayman of the Void” by Dirk Wylie a.k.a. Frederik Pohl

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Cora

“Highwayman of the Void” by Dirk Wylie is a space opera novelette, which appeared in the fall 1944 issue of Planet Stories and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The story may be found here. This review will … Continue reading →

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Indie Crime Fiction of the Month for February 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Cora

Welcome to the latest edition of “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some January books I missed … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Picard does the “Stardust City Rag”

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Cora

Welcome to my latest episode by episode review of Star Trek Picard. Previous installments may be found here. This review is a bit later than usual, because I was tired and not feeling well and therefore didn’t get to watch … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Dear Departed” by Alice-Mary Schnirring

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Cora

“The Dear Departed” is a ghost short story by Alice-Mary Schnirring, which was first published in the May 1944 issue of Weird Tales and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The story may be found online here. This … Continue reading →

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Masks and Magic 2020 – A Round-up of Indie Mardi Gras Speculative Fiction

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Mardi Gras speculative fiction by indie authors. These Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Veil of Astellar” by Leigh Brackett

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Cora

“The Veil of Astellar” by Leigh Brackett is a space opera novelette, which appeared in the spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version may be found here. This … Continue reading →

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Masks and Murder 2020 – A Round-up of Indie Mardi Gras Mysteries

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Mardi Gras mysteries, crime novels and thrillers by indie and … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Double-Cross” by James MacCreigh a.k.a. Fredrik Pohl

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Cora

“Double-Cross” by James MacCreigh is a science fiction short story, which appeared in the winter 1944 issue of Planet Stories and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version may be found here. This review will also … Continue reading →

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Some Comments on the 2019 Nebula Award Finalists

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Cora

The finalists for the 2019 Nebula Awards have been announced today. And thankfully – because I’m tired and not feeling at all well today – this year’s Nebula finalists seem to be largely uncontroversial, unlike last year. All in all, … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Gothic Window” by Dorothy Quick

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Cora

“The Gothic Window” is a short story by Dorothy Quick, which was first published in the May 1944 issue of Weird Tales and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The story may be found online here. This review … Continue reading →

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