Tag Archives: weird fiction

Conan the Socialist

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Cora

I know that I should probably spend more of my time reading current year Hugo finalists, but instead I’m still reading my way through the entire Conan series. I read some of the bowdlerized Lancer/Ace Conan editions years ago, but … Continue reading →

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Cora Talks About Old SFF Elsewhere

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Cora

“But what’s new about that?” some of you will ask. She always talks about old SFF somewhere. However, today I had not one but two items coming out elsewhere. The first is my latest post over at Galactic Journey, where … Continue reading →

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Fancast Spotlight: Appendix N Book Club

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Cora

It’s time for the next entry in my Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can also check out the other great fanzines and fancasts featured by clicking here. I have decided to expand … Continue reading →

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Fanzine Spotlight: Deep Cuts in a Lovecraftian Vein

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Cora

It’s time for the next entry in my Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can also check out the other great fanzines and fancasts featured by clicking here. Today, I’m pleased to feature … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Blue and Silver Brocade” by Dorothy Quick

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Cora

I’m taking a bit of a break from Jirel of Joiry, because in my experience, those stories are best, when not read directly one after another. And so I decided to take a look at another underrated woman author of … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Werewolf’s Howl” by Brooke Byrne

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Cora

I’m continuing my quest to review stories by obscure women authors of the golden age with “The Werewolf’s Howl” by Brooke Byrne, a gothic horror short story which appeared in the December 1934 issue of Weird Tales. I came across … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Black God’s Shadow” by C.L. Moore or Overcoming Trauma as a Core Theme of Sword and Sorcery

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Cora

My last post was a review of “Black God’s Kiss” by C.L. Moore, the story that introduced the swordswoman Jirel of Joiry to the world. So it’s only fitting that I review the direct sequel, “Black God’s Shadow”, too. The … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Iron Mask” by Robert Bloch

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Cora

“Iron Mask” is a novelette by Robert Bloch, 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 will also … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Hoofs” by Manly Wade Wellman

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Cora

“Hoofs” is a horror short story in the John Thunstone series by Manly Wade Wellman. It was first published in the March 1944 issue of Weird Tales and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The story may be … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “Ride the El to Doom” by Allison V. Harding

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Cora

“Ride the El to Doom” is a horror novelette by Allison V. Harding, which was first published in the November 1944 issue of Weird Tales and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The story may be found online … Continue reading →

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