A monthly speculative fiction reading series in New York City, hosted by Ellen Datlow and Matthew Kressel

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Photos from July 18th, with Brooke Bolander & Angus McIntyre

On Wednesday, we were treated to two excellent readings. Angus McIntyre read a short story he created from a visual prompt, then excerpts from his Tor.com novella The Warrior Within. And Brooke Bolander read a short story that’s forthcoming in Uncanny…. Continue Reading →

Photos from June 20th, with Mary Robinette Kowal & Lawrence C. Connolly

This month, Lawrence C. Connolly read three horror shorts (one excerpt) off-book (i.e. from memory) and Mary Robinette Kowal read from her Lady Astronaut of Mars book. A great night all around. Here are Ellen’s photos from the night.

Photos from May 16th with Tina Connolly & Caroline M. Yoachim

Tina Connolly and Caroline Yoachim were great readers this past Wednesday. Caroline read from her Nebula-nominated story, “Carnival Nine.” And Tina read from “The Last Banquet of Temporal Confection.” They both were excellent. Here are Ellen’s photos of the night.

Photos from April 18th, with Livia Llewellyn and Jon Padgett

To a packed house, Jon Padgett read excerpts from his collection, The Secret of Ventriloquism, and Livia Llewellyn read from her novel, Transmissions from an Outpost of the Megacolony. Matt’s photos of the night can be found here.

Photos from March 21, with Kelly Robson & Chandler Klang Smith

On a very snowy first day of Spring, Chandler read from her novel The Sky is Yours and Kelly read from her novella Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach. Ellen’s photos can be found here.  

Photos from Feb 21st with Cassandra Khaw & Peternelle van Arsdale

Cassandra Khaw and Peternelle van Arsdale read, wonderfully. Cassandra read an excerpt from a novel and Peternelle read a short story. Mercurio D. Rivera subbed for Matt while he was traveling. Here are Ellen’s photos from the evening.

Photos from Jan 17, with Myke Cole & Joseph Helmreich

A great night was had this month with readers Myke Cole & Joseph Helmreich. Myke read from his new novel The Armored Saint, and Joseph read from his novel The Return. Ellen’s photos of the night can be found here.

Photos from December 20th with N.K. Jemisin & Christopher Brown

A great end to a great year. Both authors read dystopian-flavored stories to a packed house. See you in 2018! Here are Ellen’s photos of the night.  

Photos from Nov 15th with Grady Hendrix & David Leo Rice

On November 15th, where David Leo Rice read from his new novel and Grady Hendrix read a scary Christmas story. Rajan Khanna subbed for Ellen, who was traveling. Matt’s photos of the evening can be found here.

Photos from October 18th with James Patrick Kelly & Jennifer Marie Brissett

Last week at Fantastic Fiction, James Patrick Kelly read a brand new story forthcoming from his collection and Jennifer Marie Brissett read from her next novel. Ellen’s photos can be found here.

Photos from Sept 20th with Katherine Vaz & Chris Sharp

Here are Ellen’s photos from September 20th, 2017 with guests Katherine Vaz & Chris Sharp. Katherine Vaz read from her collection OUR LADY OF THE ARTICHOKES and Chris Sharp read from his novel COLD COUNSEL. Mercurio D. Rivera subbed for Matt,… Continue Reading →

Photos from Aug 16th with Gregory Frost & Rajan Khanna

Here are Ellen’s photos from August 16th with guests Gregory Frost & Rajan Khanna, who both read from their forthcoming works. Great readings and a great night!

Photos from July 19, with Karen Heuler & Genevieve Valentine

Karen Heuler read from her brand new novella and Genevieve Valentine read a story from The Starlit Wood. And there was much rejoicing.  Ellen’s photos of the night can be found here.

Photos from June 21 with Catherynne M. Valente and Sunny Moraine

On Wednesday we heard Cat Valente read from The Refrigerator Monologues and Sunny Moraine read two stories from her collection. Great crowd and great night! Ellen’s photos can be found here.

Photos from May 17th, with E.C. Myers and Sam Miller

E.C. Myers and Sam J. Miller read from their works on a hot night. Eugene read from “Big Brother” and Sam read from The Art of Starving. Ellen’s photos can be found here.

Photos from March 15th with Nova Ren Suma & Kiini Ibura Salaam

Nova Ren Suma and Kiini Ibura Salaam read their stories (and parts of stories) the day after NYC’s mini-blizzard when the temperature was still icy. Ellen’s photos of the night can be found here.

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