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Speculative Boston

Speculative Boston is a reading series for science fiction, fantasy, and horror of all kinds. Each Speculative Boston event invites two to three authors to read from their works and have a conversation. Featuring new releases and new authors, the series is a celebration of the thriving community of speculative fiction writers and fans in the New England area.

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    Fantastic Reimaginings: Readings and Discussion

    Thu, Feb 27, 2020
    Meet three women writers whose talents go far beyond the page and into singing/songwriting, carpentry and the study of dead languages. In this talk for Speculative Boston, C.S.E. Cooney, Nina MacLaughlin and Sonya Taaffe discuss what it means to reimagine fantasy fiction. Image: William Etty (1787–1849), The Sirens and Ulysses (c 1837), oil on canvas, 297 x 442.5 cm, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, England. Wikimedia Commons.
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    Dark Fantastic Reading

    Thu, Oct 24, 2019
    The authors Errick Nunnally, Bracken MacLeod, and Isabel Yap talk about their latest works and the thrills of writing dark speculative fiction at this Halloween-adjacent event. Errick Nunnally is the author of _Lightning Wears a Red Cape_; Bracken MacLeod's most recent novel is _Stranded_; and Isabel Yap's work can be found in _Lightspeed Magazine_ and _Year’s Best Weird Fiction_. Image: [Pexels.com](http://www.pexels.com/photo/backlit-dark-dawn-environment-289367/)
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    Speculative Boston Reading Series

    Thu, Aug 1, 2019
    Speculative Boston is a reading series for science fiction, fantasy, and horror of all kinds. This talk includes authors K. Chess and Max Gladstone, who talk about their latest works and the wonders of speculative fiction! K. Chess is author of _Famous Men Who Never Lived_ and Max Gladstone discusses his newest book, _Empress of Forever_. Image: [Pexels.com](http://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-ceramic-cup-and-saucer-next-to-a-pile-of-books-on-wooden-park-bench-2669380/)
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    Fantastic Fiction Reading

    Thu, Jan 31, 2019
    Authors Lyra Selene, N.S. Dolkart, and Elaine Isaak (writing as E.C. Ambrose) read and discuss their latest books. Part of the Speculative Boston author series, held this time at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Image: www.pexels.com
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    Horror and Dark Fantasy Reading

    Thu, Oct 25, 2018
    Authors Julie C. Day, Hillary Monahan, and Paul Tremblay read from their rather dark stories and discuss horror, writing and more. Part of the Speculative Boston author series, held this time at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Image: [www.pexels.com](https://www.pexels.com "pexels")
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