Tag: speculative fiction

A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: Dec. 10, 2025

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quotation from Joe Abercrombie's fantasy novel "The Blade Itself"
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Abercrombie’s The Blade Itself is one of my favorite fantasy novels, ever. And Logen Ninefingers is one of my favorite fantasy characters, ever. I am not alone. Check out this Reddit with every single “Say one thing for” quote in The First Law series. The Blade Itself is Book One.

Cover of Joe Abercrombie's fantasy novel "The Blade Itself"
First published 2006

A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: Dec. 9, 2025

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Chronister’s novel was short-listed for the 2025 World Fantasy Award. It’s an astounding read. See my review HERE.

book cover of Kay Chronister's horror-infused Appalachian Gothic novel "The Bog Wife"

A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: Dec. 7, 2025

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The next in my series of great quotations from great speculative fiction is from Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, by Wole Talabi (2023), a prize-winning and delightful Afro-centric fantasy novel.

cover of fantasy novel Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, by Wole Talabi
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And here is the quotation: