Tag Archives: vintage fantasy

Retro Review: “Black God’s Kiss” by C.L. Moore or How to Suppress Women’s Sword and Sorcery Writing

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Cora

As I said a few posts ago, I will be reviewing vintage SFF stories beyond the confines of the Retro Hugos as well, beginning with “Black God’s Kiss”, a sword and sorcery novelette by C.L. Moore that was the cover … 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: “A God Named Kroo” by Henry Kuttner

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Cora

“A God Named Kroo” is a novella by Henry Kuttner, this time writing under his own name. It was first published in the Winter 1944 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories and is finalist for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine … Continue reading →

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Retro Review: “The Children’s Hour” by Lawrence O’Donnell a.k.a. Henry Kuttner and C.L. Moore

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Cora

“The Children’s Hour” is a novelette by Lawrence O’Donnell, one of the many pen names of Henry Kuttner and C.L. Moore. It was first published in the March 1944 issue of Astounding Science Fiction and is finalist for the 1945 … 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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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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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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Retro Review: “Undersea Guardians” by Ray Bradbury

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Cora

“Undersea Guardians” by Ray Bradbury is a horror short story, which appeared in the December 1944 issue of Amazing 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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Retro Review: “The Lake” by Ray Bradbury

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Cora

“The Lake” is a short story by Ray Bradbury, 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 is … Continue reading →

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