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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May 2025: Story Club: The Nebula Short Story Award Goes to…

2025 Nebula Awards Short Story Finalists - R-SPEC Rochester Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

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.

See full article for list of stories

Moderator: Alan Vincent Michaels

Location: Our May 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, May 6, 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)
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News from the Speculative Literature writing community, including items from Locus Magazine, SFWA, etc.

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