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R-SPEC is a group of writers, readers and thinkers in the Rochester NY area, that exists to celebrate and create speculative literature. We hold public meetings once a month to discuss new ideas and critically examine the literature we care about. You can help by joining us at a meeting, or becoming a member.

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October 2025: Autumn Story Campfire

October 2025: Autumn Story Campfire. R-SPEC, Rochester Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Halloween is approaching quickly, but it’s never too early for a good horror story!

On October 7, join our Autumn Story Campfire, where the R-SPEC team will recommend some of their favorite horror stories and novels. We’ll then delve into attendee favorites to learn about what horror fiction gives them night terrors.

Remember, 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?

Panel: R-SPEC Team

Location: Our October 7 meeting will be in person at Barnes & Noble, Pittsford and on Zoom. (Please join us at least 10 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. start time to ensure a good connection.)

Meeting Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 6:30-8:45 p.m.

  • Open chat 6:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Discussion: 7:00-8:45 p.m.
  • Close meeting: 8:45 p.m. (or sooner to break down the Community Room before the store closes)

Note: R-SPEC presentations on topics of interest may be recorded, and a link to the recording posted on our website.

Calendar, News, Blog
  • September 2025: Genre Bending: Navigating Reader Expectations and Authorial Intent
  • August 2025: Share Your Story
  • July 2025: The 2025 Hugo Short
  • In Memoriam: Lynn Spitz

Speculative Literature News

News from the Speculative Literature writing community, including items from Locus Magazine, SFWA, etc.

Kim Stanley Robinson Archive Goes to The Huntington
(Locus News)
10/22/2025 - 15:48

The Huntington has acquired the personal library and papers of Kim Stanley Robinson, including drafts of novels, annotated works,...

Shadowpaw to Continue On Spec
(Locus News)
10/22/2025 - 14:04

Shadowpaw Press has announced that it intends to continue publishing On Spec in annual anthologies, following the announcement of the...

Drew Struzan (1947-2025)
(Locus News)
10/22/2025 - 12:12

Artist Drew Struzan, 78, died October 13, 2025. He had Alzheimer’s disease.

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2025 New Adult Book Prize Winner
(Locus News)
10/22/2025 - 10:57

The Bookseller has announced Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan (Doubleday) as the winner of the inaugural New Adult Book...

2025 SFWA Quasar Conference
(Locus News)
10/21/2025 - 17:26

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has announced the inaugural online Quasar...

Clarion West 2026 Novel Writing Workshop
(Locus News)
10/21/2025 - 14:59

Clarion West‘s nine-month online Novel Writing Workshop is open for applications for its 2026 year. Karen Lord will be the...

Chandrasekera Wins Le Guin Prize
(Locus News)
10/21/2025 - 12:46

The Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust has announced Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera (Tordotcom) as the winner of the...

2024 Endeavour Award Winner
(Locus News)
10/21/2025 - 10:59

The winner of the 2024 Endeavour Award has been announced. The award recognizes “a distinguished science fiction or fantasy book...

2025 Galaxy Awards Winners
(Locus News)
10/18/2025 - 08:03

The winners of the 2025 Galaxy Awards for Chinese science fiction were presented at the Galaxy Awards in Chengdu, China on...

Dragon Con
(Locus News)
10/17/2025 - 10:00

Dragon Con was held at multiple hotels and AmericasMart in downtown At­lanta GA from August 28 – September 1, 2025.

The...

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    • April 2021 Winner: "Baby Grand", by Jack Feerick
    • May 2021 Winner: "Reading Glasses," by Sally Caves
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