The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) short story finalists for the 59th Annual Nebula Awards® have been announced. The winner will be revealed at SFWA’s June 8, 2024, ceremony in Pasadena, CA.
For our May 7 meeting, we're going to discuss these nominations for Best Short Story, all of which are currently available online for free for your reading pleasure. Which story appealed to you the most? What didn't you like? Did a particular aspect in the writing stand out for you? And, of course, which story do you think will win on June 8th?
- Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont, P.A. Cornell (Fantasy, 10/23)
- Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200, R.S.A Garcia (Uncanny, 7-8/23)
- Window Boy, Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, 8/23)
- The Sound of Children Screaming, Rachael K. Jones (Nightmare, 10/23)
- Better Living Through Algorithms, Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld, 5/23)
- Bad Doors, John Wiswell (Uncanny, 1-2/23)
Meeting Information
- Location: Our meeting will be in person at Barnes & Noble, Pittsford and virtually on Zoom. (Please join us at least 10 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. start time tensure a good connection.) [PLEASE NOTE CHANGED ZOOM LINK!]
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Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6:30-8:45 p.m.
- Open chat 6:30-7:00 p.m.
- Meeting 7:00-8:45 p.m.
- Close meeting: 8:45 p.m. (or sooner tbreak down the Community Room before the store closes)
Note: R-SPEC presentations on topics of interest may be recorded, and a link tthe recording posted on our website.
