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Retro Review: “Garden of Evil” by Margaret St. Clair

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Cora

“Garden of Evil” by Margaret St. Clair is a planetary romance short story, which appeared in the summer 1949 issue of Planet Stories and is therefore eligible for the 1950 Retro Hugos, should they ever be held. The story may … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for October 2020

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Cora

It’s that time of the month again, time for “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie and small press authors (as well as the … Continue reading →

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Three New Stories of The Day the Saucers Came…

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Cora

Well, I told you that there would be more new release announcements in the near future and here is the next one. And this time, it’s even a triple new release announcement for the next three stories in my The … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Golden Apples of the Sun” by Ray Bradbury

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Cora

“The Golden Apples of the Sun” is a science fiction short story by Ray Bradbury, which appeared in the November 1953 issue of Planet Stories. It would have been eligible for the 1954 Retro Hugos, awarded in 2004, but neither … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Martian and the Milkmaid” by Frances M. Deegan

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Cora

I keep finding more stories by obscure and forgotten women authors of the golden age, so enjoy this review of  “The Martian and the Milkmaid”, a science fiction short story by Frances M. Deegan, that was published in the October … Continue reading →

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Why the Retro Hugos Have Value

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Cora

Once again, this is not the post I wanted to write. I had been planning to review The Old Guard, which I finally got around to watching, and maybe write a quick con report about the virtual 2020 NASFIC. However, … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Gambler’s Asteroid” by Manly Wade Wellman

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Cora

“Gambler’s Asteroid” is a space opera short story by Manly Wade Wellman, that was published in the Spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and would have been eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugo Award. The story may be read … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Unsung Hero” by Ruth Washburn

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Cora

“Unsung Hero” is a humorous science fiction short story by Ruth Washburn, that was published in the Spring 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and would have been eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugo Award. The story may be read … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Intruders from the Stars” by Ross Rocklynne

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Cora

“Intruders from the Stars” is a novella by Ross Rocklynne. It was first published in the January 1944 issue of Amazing Stories and is finalist for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version may be found online here. This review … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Winged Man” by E. Mayne Hull and A.E. van Vogt

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Cora

“The Winged Man” is a novel by E. Mayne Hull and A.E. van Vogt. It was first serialised in the May and June 1944 issues of Astounding Science Fiction and is finalist for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version … Continue reading →

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