The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …
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Write for fun and friendship. Talk about big ideas, and talk about characters like they're real people. Build awe-inspiring universes and/or craft implausibly hot scenarios. Wrestle with how to get your thoughts, feelings, and fantasies on paper. This meetup is for dreamers, planners, and writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, erotica, fan fiction, tv series and movie scripts, speculative fiction in general, literary fiction, and combinations thereof. The plan is to mostly just ha …
Alien invasions or space operas? Philip K. Dick or Ursula K. LeGuin? Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek? How do you like your science fiction? Attend meetings of the Philadelphia Sci Fi Meetup Group to converse about all things science fiction.
… All genres are welcome. Fiction and non-fiction aspiring authors are welcome. Cherita Weatherspoon is the Local Chapter Director of the New Castle County Association of Aspiring Authors. Jess Kennedy Williams, Founder of the International Association of Aspiring Authors, is also an author coach and author of the #1 best-selling dating book, Heartbreak-Free Dating. "Because of the frustration created when I tried to find help while writing my first book, I created the only association t …
This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. I'd like to kick off our inaugural meeting with a meet and greet. Please post your suggestions for what book you would like to read. We'll pick the top three and at our first meeting we'll vote on which book we'll read and plan to meet the …
… This group is designed to bring together "nerds" and "geeks"... those enthusiastic fans of science fiction, fantasy, anime, and comic books. We'll get together a couple times a month, sometimes doing something related to our passions (a sci-fi movie, convention, show) or just get together to hang out and socialize (mini-golf, comedy show, dinner). Hopefully we'll make friends, have good times, discover the secrets of the universe and take over the galaxy (well, only if it's for the greater good) …
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Do you consider yourself a nerd, geek, or dork? Can you say you like “nerdy” activities without the first saying “I know this sounds kinda nerdy but…” Do you like comic books and/or anime conventions? Do you like learning about new gadgets? Join us!
The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a social club that brings together a variety of people for stimulating conversation. In this relaxing setting you will meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics including; current events, politics, science, religion, literature and art. All people are welcome to participate allowing for intelligent individuals in our city to interact, meet and learn from others like themselves. Wisdom is the base of any significant change, a …
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