Rochester Speculative Literature Association, Inc.
@roc-spec.bsky.social
Rochester Speculative Literature Association, Inc. 501(c)(3)–Supporting science fiction, fantasy & horror writers in Rochester, NY. Find us @ https://r-spec.org
Hello, all!
Just a quick reminder that there is NO monthly meeting in December at Barnes & Noble next Tuesday, December 2.
We will resume our regular meetings in the new year on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Until then, happy holidays to you all!
Just a quick reminder that there is NO monthly meeting in December at Barnes & Noble next Tuesday, December 2.
We will resume our regular meetings in the new year on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Until then, happy holidays to you all!
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hello, all!
Just a quick reminder that there is NO monthly meeting in December at Barnes & Noble next Tuesday, December 2.
We will resume our regular meetings in the new year on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Until then, happy holidays to you all!
Just a quick reminder that there is NO monthly meeting in December at Barnes & Noble next Tuesday, December 2.
We will resume our regular meetings in the new year on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Until then, happy holidays to you all!
For the R-SPEC’s November 4, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels.bsky.social to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you’re facing.
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
For the R-SPEC’s November 4, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels.bsky.social to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you’re facing.
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
On Oct. 7, the R-SPEC team will suggest some of our favorite horror stories and novels. Bring an example or two of horror fiction to share. Tell us what won’t let you sleep at night, and what kept you turning the page to find out what happened next.
Info/link: r-spec.org
Info/link: r-spec.org
September 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On Oct. 7, the R-SPEC team will suggest some of our favorite horror stories and novels. Bring an example or two of horror fiction to share. Tell us what won’t let you sleep at night, and what kept you turning the page to find out what happened next.
Info/link: r-spec.org
Info/link: r-spec.org
On 9/2, the R-SPEC Team will discuss how the myriad speculative fiction genres came to be and how the most-popular ones are influencing the world. Then, we’ll explore how your favorite speculative fiction genres can help bolster SF readers and authors alike.
👉 www.r-spec.org
👉 www.r-spec.org
August 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
On 9/2, the R-SPEC Team will discuss how the myriad speculative fiction genres came to be and how the most-popular ones are influencing the world. Then, we’ll explore how your favorite speculative fiction genres can help bolster SF readers and authors alike.
👉 www.r-spec.org
👉 www.r-spec.org
For the R-SPEC’s August 5, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels.bsky.social to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you're facing.
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
July 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For the R-SPEC’s August 5, 2025, meeting, please join the R-SPEC Team and @AlanVMichaels.bsky.social to share your story, poem, or any writing roadblocks you're facing.
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.r-spec.org
We hope to see you there!
Details and meeting link… www.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!
www.r-spec.org
www.r-spec.org
June 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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!
www.r-spec.org
www.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 discussion, we’ll talk about tackling your writing roadblocks and share ideas on how to achieve your writing goals.
Meeting link > r-spec.org
During our June discussion, we’ll talk about tackling your writing roadblocks and share ideas on how to achieve your writing goals.
Meeting link > r-spec.org
May 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
All writers struggle with how to start, what to write, and how to push onward to the last sentence.
During our June discussion, we’ll talk about tackling your writing roadblocks and share ideas on how to achieve your writing goals.
Meeting link > r-spec.org
During our June 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-...
Before our May 6 meeting, we will honor and share our thoughts of Lynn.
Our tribute page:
r-spec.org/in-memoriam-...
May 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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-...
Before our May 6 meeting, we will honor and share our thoughts of Lynn.
Our tribute page:
r-spec.org/in-memoriam-...
The Spring 2025 issue of UR’s alumni magazine Rochester Review is out and local author Edward Ashton’s @edashtonwriting.bsky.social multiple lives as a cancer researcher and SF author are highlighted in Luke Auburn’s excellent article.
Read it @
www.rochester.edu/pr/Review/pd...
Read it @
www.rochester.edu/pr/Review/pd...
April 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Spring 2025 issue of UR’s alumni magazine Rochester Review is out and local author Edward Ashton’s @edashtonwriting.bsky.social multiple lives as a cancer researcher and SF author are highlighted in Luke Auburn’s excellent article.
Read it @
www.rochester.edu/pr/Review/pd...
Read it @
www.rochester.edu/pr/Review/pd...
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
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
April 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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
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 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
March 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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 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
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
February 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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
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