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

Rushdie Receives NBF Lifetime Achievement Award
(Locus News)
09/16/2026 - 13:17

The National Book Foundation hasannounced that it will present Salman Rushdie with the 2026 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to...

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09/15/2026 - 11:30

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People & Publishing Roundup, September 2026
(Locus News)
09/15/2026 - 10:00

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WENDY N. WAGNER is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Nightmare Magazine ...

Marshall Wins 2026 Sunburst Award
(Locus News)
09/14/2026 - 11:30

The Sunburst Award Society hasannounced Helen Marshall, author of The Lady, The Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death...

2026 Indiana Authors Award Winners
(Locus News)
09/10/2026 - 14:08

The Indiana Authors Awards have announced the 2026 winners. The awards celebrate the best books by Indiana authors written in eight...

Updates from the HWA Board
(Locus News)
09/10/2026 - 13:25

The HWA (Horror Writers Association) has undergone several changes throughout August and early September. Many of these changes were...

Four Chengdu Worldcon Officials Banned
(Locus News)
09/10/2026 - 13:08

The August 30 LAcon V WSFS business meeting voted to censure and place bans of varying lengths on four officials for their actions...

2026 Dream Foundry Contest Winners
(Locus News)
09/10/2026 - 11:00

Dream Foundry, a non-profit dedicated to bolstering the careers of nascent professionals working with the speculative arts, hasannounced...

Baen Introduces David A. Drake Memorial Award
(Locus News)
09/10/2026 - 10:09

Baen Books, an independent publisher of military science fiction and fantasy, has announced the creation of a new short story award,...

2026 Prix Utopiales Finalists
(Locus News)
09/08/2026 - 16:48

The shortlist for the2026 Prix Utopiales(honoring the best SF published in France) has been announced.

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