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Rochester Speculative Literature Association

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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November 2026: Share Your Story

The shoulders & head of a young, space-suited person, with their eyes closed, floating in space & receiving the words in a book though a wire attached to their helmet. The words Share Your Story float in space between them & the book.

On November 3, 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. This helps give everyone sufficient reading and feedback time.

Moderator: Alan Vincent Michaels

Location: Our August 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, November 3, 2026 from 6:30-8:45 p.m.

  • Open chat: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Share Your Story: 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 reading meetings are not recorded.

Calendar, News, Blog
  • October 2026: Autumn Story Campfire
  • September 2026: Are Media Events Driving Speculative Fiction?
  • August 2026: Share Your Story
  • July 2026: Story Club: The 2026 Hugo Short Story Award Goes to…
  • June 2026: Writing the Other
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Speculative Literature News

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

Complete 2026 Hugo Voting
(Locus News)
10/16/2026 - 10:00

LAcon V, the 83rd World Science Fiction Convention, received 2,492 valid ballots (two paper), up from 1,962 at Seattle Worldcon 2025....

People & Publishing Roundup, October 2026
(Locus News)
10/15/2026 - 10:00
MILESTONES

REBECCA MATTE has joined kt literary. She was previously at Bradford Literary Agency.

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Inaugural Linda D. Addison Speculative Poetry Fellowship
(Locus News)
10/13/2026 - 14:41

Qilin Press has established the Linda D. Addison Speculative Poetry Fellowship, an award that,

supports BIPOC poets...

2026 Frank R. Paul Awards Nominees
(Locus News)
10/13/2026 - 13:23

The nominees and honorable mentions have been announced for the Frank R. Paul Awards, which honor outstanding work in book and magazine...

Malcolm Edwards (1949-2026)
(Locus News)
10/13/2026 - 10:41

Editor, critic, and publisher Malcolm Edwards, 76, died October 3, 2026. He had Parkinson's disease.

Malcolm John Edwards was...

Must Read Issues Statement on Cover Illustration Contracts
(Locus News)
10/12/2026 - 13:30

Must Read Magazines has issued a statement shared by Analog Science Fiction and Fact on Bluesky in response to public criticism...

2026 British Fantasy Awards Winners
(Locus News)
10/12/2026 - 10:47

The British Fantasy Society (BFS) has announced the winners of the 2026 British Fantasy Awards:

Best Fantasy Novel (the...

Dragon Con 2026
(Locus News)
10/10/2026 - 12:00

 

Dragon Con was held at multiple hotels and AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta GA from September 3-7, 2026. The Dragon Awards...

2026 Sir Julius Vogel Awards Winners
(Locus News)
10/07/2026 - 17:43

The winners of the2026 Sir Julius Vogel Awardshave been announced by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand (SFFANZ...

2025 Australasian Shadows Awards
(Locus News)
10/07/2026 - 12:09

The winners of the 2025 Australasian Shadows Awards have been announced. The award is given by the Australasian Horror Writers...

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R-Spec Press

  • 'From the Lockdown' 2021 Short-Story Contest
    • March 2021 Winner: "Pest Control", by Amy Aderman
    • April 2021 Winner: "Baby Grand", by Jack Feerick
    • May 2021 Winner: "Reading Glasses," by Sally Caves
  • Rochester Rewritten: Rochester in the Alternative
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