R-SPEC
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Rochester Speculative Literature Association, Inc. 501(c)(3)–Supporting science fiction, fantasy & horror writers in Rochester, NY. Find us @ https://r-spec.org
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For the R-SPEC’s November 4, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you’re facing. We hope to see you there! Details and meeting link… r-spec.org
For the first time ever, I'm trying to work on two different books at the same time. Not sure how this is gonna work out, but I will say that it's interesting to have two different sets of characters chasing each other around in my head.
If you happen to be at the Lake Placid Film Festival right now, be sure to stop by my session on Adaptation at noon. It's gonna be a hoot. 😇
On Oct. 7, the R-SPEC team will suggest some of our favorite horror stories & novels. Bring an example or two of horror fiction to share. Tell us what won’t let you sleep at night, & what kept you turning the page to find out what happened next. Info/link: r-spec.org
On 9/2, the R-SPEC Team discusses how the myriad speculative fiction genres came to be & how the most-popular ones are influencing the world. Then, we’ll explore how your favorite speculative fiction genres can help bolster SF readers & authors alike. 👉 r-spec.org
For the R-SPEC’s August 5, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you're facing. We hope to see you there! Details and meeting link… r-spec.org
The 60th Nebula Award for Short Story was on 6/7. Now, we’ll vote for the 2025 Hugo Award. On 7/1, we'll discuss 3 stories that made BOTH lists, and 3 that only made the Hugo list. Get reading today at the link below, then vote early for your favorite! r-spec.org
All writers struggle with how to start, what to write, and how to push onward to the last sentence. During our June 3 discussion, we’ll talk about tackling your writing roadblocks and share ideas on how to achieve your writing goals. Meeting link > r-spec.org
On April 10, 2025, our friend and long-time coworker, Lynn Spitz set off on his journey to the stars. Before our May 6 meeting, we will honor and share our thoughts of Lynn. Our tribute page: r-spec.org/in-memoriam-ly…
*Next week*, R-SPEC will be holding its non-binding vote for the Best Nebula Short Story of the year! Check out the meeting information and the links to the six nominated short stories!👇
On March 12, SFWA announced this year’s Nebula Awards Finalists as chosen by SFWA members. On May 6, R-SPEC will hold our own (non-binding) voting for Best Nebula Short Story. For the meeting link and story list > r-spec.org
The Spring 2025 issue of UR’s alumni magazine Rochester Review is out and local author Edward Ashton’s @edashtonwriting multiple lives as a cancer researcher and SF author are highlighted in Luke Auburn’s excellent article. Read it @ rochester.edu/pr/Review/pdfs…
In just under two weeks, R-SPEC will be holding its non-binding vote for the Best Nebula Short Story of the year. Check out the meeting information and the links to the six nominated short stories!👇
On March 12, SFWA announced this year’s Nebula Awards Finalists as chosen by SFWA members. On May 6, R-SPEC will hold our own (non-binding) voting for Best Nebula Short Story. For the meeting link and story list > r-spec.org
WNY friends: I'll be signing books tomorrow (4/19) at the Pittsford B&N from 1-4pm. These things can get lonely, so if you're in the area, please stop by to say hello. 😇
On March 12, SFWA announced this year’s Nebula Awards Finalists as chosen by SFWA members. On May 6, R-SPEC will hold our own (non-binding) voting for Best Nebula Short Story. For the meeting link and story list > r-spec.org
It’s no joke! On April 1, you're invited to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you're facing. Bring a piece with fewer than 1,000 words, if you can, but no more than 2,000 words, if you can't break the scene. Be there and share! > r-spec.org
On March 4, the R-SPEC Team will mind-travel, seeking the birth of speculative fiction. What do you think may be the starting point of speculative fiction, when stories left the day-to-day “what was/is” and became explorations of “what if?” 👉Info @ r-spec.org
🚨 TIME FOR ANOTHER HIT FROM BONG JOON HO! MICKEY 17, from the Academy Award-winning writer/director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, and based on the novel “Mickey7” by Edward Ashton, opens Thursday, March 6. Tickets available for the first week of showtimes!
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 PM!! VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Edward Ashton Please register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! #EdwardAshton #johncurtisfreelibrary
On February 4 at 6:30pm, please join us for our Annual Business Meeting, and then an exceptionally timely “Who Owns the Future? [Redux]” roundtable discussion. Meeting details > r-spec.org
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Eyyyy look what I got today! In addition to the snazzy new cover, it's got bonus content in the form of a fun dialogue between me and Director Bong. Should be in bookstores next month.
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