Tag: Nin Harris

Penanggalans, Pontianaks, and Were-Crocs, Oh My! (Strange Horizons – April 1, 2019)

April 1, 2019
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Hello, my darklings!

The first edition of Strange Horizons came out today!

I have to say that I really enjoyed this issue. The focus in Nin Harris’ story “What Cradles Us But Will Not Set Us Free” is all on Malaysian folklore, with a really unique look at traditional Malay monsters. If you’re not familiar with the concept, the penanggalan is a type of female vampire. By day, she’s a normal woman but, by night, her head detaches from her body and goes in search of food—usually children—dragging her entrails behind her. A woman can become a penanggalan by choice and, in this tale, Harris gives us an interesting look at how a transformation can occur.

For specifics, please see my full review over at Tangent Online.  You can click the link below and it’ll open the review in a new tab directly on TO’s website.

April 1, 2019 Strange Horizons Review, published on TangentOnline.com on April 1, 2019.

Beneath Ceaseless Skies #272

March 6, 2019
Dark FantasyShort Fiction ReviewTangent Online Reviews
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BCS coverHello, my darklings!

Beneath Ceaseless Skies #272 arrived for your viewing pleasure on February 28, 2019.  This week, it features work by Nin Harris and R.K. Duncan.  Both stories are really quite good! Like most issues of BCS, there is a theme that unites the editor’s selections and this time, it’s the magic of water.  You’ll find mermaids and doors that lead through death to hidden answers.  Great stuff!

Click on the link below to read my full review, written for Tangent Online.  It’ll open the review in a new tab directly on TO’s website.

Beneath Ceaseless Skies #272 Review, published on TangentOnline.com on March 6, 2019.