This group is for women interested in Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies , books , events and discussions. I started the group to meet other cool women who share some of these interests. We will meet once a month to discuss our great reads or more often depending on fun events that come up in between. Suggestions will be welcome for alternate locations in other towns but for now we will meet at the Barnes and Noble coffee lounge in Clark, NJ.

This group is for people interested in science & society, or science fiction, including: A) any aspect of science fiction (movies, novels, TV shows, science fiction art, etc.), or other relations between science and the arts (such as science illustration, nature photography, kinetic art, architecture, etc.).  Science fiction can include social science fiction, philosophical science fiction, political science fiction, adventure science fiction, etc. B) any aspect of science & society, such as: na …

BSFS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion of and an appreciation for science fiction in all of its many forms. BSFS is run entirely by volunteers. None of the Board of Directors or officers receive any pay for what they do. Balticon, our annual regional science fiction & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most importantly, fans. Balticon has speeches by our guests, author readin …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

A speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much. Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become bett …

Meet other local Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in writing about Sci-fi, fantasy, and other types of speculative fiction (SF)! - Have your writing critiqued in a positive, supportive atmosphere. - Get answers to your burning questions about writing. - Share your own knowledge and insight with other aspiring writers. - Guest speakers some months, including novelists and editors! You can bring a work you want …

Whether you’re trying to sell your first book or your fortieth, the road to publication is never an easy one to navigate. Let Liberty States Fiction Writers guide your way. A multi-genre organization, the Liberty States Fiction Writers is dedicated to the education and support of all fiction writers. We provide workshops, networking events and promotional opportunities to aid both published and yet-to-be published writers.

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

This Meetup group (previously called the Social Science Meetup Group) is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development in terms of soci …

We are a Starfleet Chapter in the central PA area. We enjoy many different kinds of science fiction as well as a variety of activites and charities. Some of our activites include Sci fi conventions, roadtrips to NYC, cookouts, movies, parties, etc. We have people in our group who are fans of Star Trek, Star Gate, Dr. Who, Firefly, Babylon 5, Star Wars, etc. Our group also has a Marine Strike Group which is a section of our group that enjoy historic outings such as the Reading Air Show, March to …

Interested in meeting some cool nerds? That depends on who you define as a nerd, you may ask. You also may wonder who is welcome in the Geeks and Gaymers (spelling intentional) group. While my intention is to create a more LGBT-inclined group of friends, straight allies are very welcome as well. Nerds? Anyone who enjoys any or many of a plethora of interests, including but not limited to: Board Games, Science Fiction (Books, Films, TV, etc), Fantasy (Books/Graphic Novels, Films, TV), Speculative …

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Welcome. This is a group for people who write science fiction and fantasy and people who want to write science fiction and fantasy. We welcome all skill levels as long as the group rules are adhered to.

A live, as opposed to on-line, book discussion group that reads speculative fiction like Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Graphic Novels and more! As this group grow I hope to include Movie, TV, and Game nights and possibly trips to events like Balticon or even New York Comic Con. I want this to be a content rich envirionment and I plan on starting some related topics on the discussion boards. If anyone would like to help with organizing or adding content, message me!

The Star Trek Association of Towson (STAT) is a club where science fiction fans gather and socialize through monthly club meetings and an annual convention. Although founded in 1978 by Star Trek fans, STAT long ago broadened its interest to include all SF television shows, movies, books, and science. We put on the Shore Leave convention every July - it is one of the biggest fan-run SF conventions in the Eastern USA. The upcoming convention in July of 2010 marks our 32nd anniversary!

We are a writer's group dedicated to helping our colleagues polish and publish. Please join us if writing is your passion, your thing, or your raison de vivre. We are egalitarian; our writers may be in varied stages of development, but were all beginners at one time. All that we will expect of you as a member is a sincere effort to grow as a writer, and to do your best to provide honest, yet kind, reviews. At our meetups we'll get down to some real in-depth critiquing, and discussions. If you've …

Swords and sorcerers, gunslingers in black hats, sad girls on park benches, aliens, vampires—Want to share your stories with the public? Here’s your chance to start. The goal of this group is to give unpublished/self-published novelists, short story writers, and narrative non-fiction writers (memoirs, autobiographies, etc.) the chance to help each other develop into professional writers through discussion, critique, and support. Along with writing itself, the group will discuss marketing and pub …

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

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. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

This Meetup Group is for people with an interest in all-things-science to get together, and not just on Saturdays. Maybe you often find yourself starting to tell a science-related story at a party, only to trail off awkwardly when you realize that you're not as clear on the details as you thought. Or your friends are hinting that they'd really rather not hear about Planet Earth anymore. Quite possibly, while others reminisce about Saturday morning cartoons, you fondly recall watching Mr. Wizar …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading and sharing your thoughts about popular science books. For instance, during each meetup, we shall discuss books like " A brief history of time" or "The tao of physics" or "Cosmos" or "Phantoms in the Brain" etc.. Ideally we should meet somewhere in the liberty state park during a nice sunny weekend and share our opinions while having coffee and snacks. We shall also discuss possibilities of writing popular science and how to improve ours' and othe …

At this time, we've merged with the Society and Social Development Meetup group, which is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development …