R-SPEC @r_rspec
Rochester Speculative Literature Association, Inc. 501(c)(3)–Supporting science fiction, fantasy & horror writers in Rochester, NY. Find us @ https://t.co/sPt9sBZb82 r-spec.org Rochester, NY Joined March 2014-
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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!👇
*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!👇
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!👇
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!👇
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
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.
Welp, seems like the release date for MICKEY17 has been moved up to March 7th. That means you've only got like three months left to read the book. 😇
👉 No December R-SPEC public meeting We’ll be live at the Pittsford B&N & virtual on January 7, 2025. Please join the R-SPEC Team & @AlanVMichaels to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you're facing. We hope to see you there! Details… r-spec.org
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