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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 2026: Autumn Story Campfire

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

On October 6, 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?

Moderator: Alan Vincent Michaels

Location: Our October 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 6, 2026 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.

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Speculative Literature News

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

New Penguin Random House Imprint
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09/30/2026 - 13:08

Penguin Random House UK has announced an imprint for the new adult reader category, Dusk, focusing on romance, fantasy and crossover...

2026 Colorado Book Awards Winners
(Locus News)
09/30/2026 - 11:05

The winners of the 2026 Colorado Book Awards were revealed at a ceremony located in Denver CO on September 26, 2026. Titles and authors...

Singer Wins 2026 Sturgeon Award
(Locus News)
09/29/2026 - 11:57

We, the Fleet by Alex T. Singer (Clarkesworld 5/25) is the winner of the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for the best...

Who Owns the Rights to the Work?
(SFWA.org)
Planetside Crew
09/29/2026 - 11:30

by Josh Heath

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Singapore Literature Prize Longlists
(Locus News)
09/28/2026 - 14:43

The longlists for the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) have been announced. Titles and authors of genre interest in the Prose category...

2026 British Audio Awards Shortlists
(Locus News)
09/28/2026 - 13:50

The Bookseller has announced the shortlists for the second annual British Audio Awards, also called the Speakies, a...

Union Square Announces Novella Program
(Locus News)
09/24/2026 - 11:28

Union Square & Co. has launched Singularity, a new line of paperback novellas led by Union Square editorial director Mika...

2026 Booker Prize Shortlist
(Locus News)
09/23/2026 - 11:17

The six-title shortlist for the 2026 Booker Prize has been announced, with works and writers of genre interest including The End...

Taking the Catastrophe Out of Climate Change: Using Fiction to Give Readers Hope
(SFWA.org)
Planetside Crew
09/22/2026 - 11:30

by Eowyn Scott

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2026 National Book Awards Longlists
(Locus News)
09/21/2026 - 12:09

Longlists for the National Book Awards (NBA) have been announced. Categories, authors, and books of genre interest include:...

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