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

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Photos from Jan 16th with Brian Keene & Nick Mamatas

Nick Mamatas read “Slice of Life,” a vignette story about a lab tech who slices up bodies for dissection. And Brian Keene read “Fetish,” about a man’s obsession with the discarded hair of his lover. The house was full, as… Continue Reading →

Photos from Dec 19th with Mary Robinette Kowal & Ben Loory

It was a superb night with Ben & Mary, and quite full. Ben read a selection of charming short shorts and Mary read from Glamour in Glass. She also dazzled us with a shadow puppet show.  Ellen’s photos of the evening can… Continue Reading →

Photos from Nov 21 with Jack Ketchum and Helen Marshall

Jack Ketchum (right) with fan Trevor Firetog Helen Marshall We had our Thanksgiving pre-feast with two superb authors. Helen Marshall read from her new collection, Hair Side, Flesh Side about the length kids will go to get “artifacts” from famous… Continue Reading →

Photos from Oct 17th, with John Kessel & S.G. Browne

On Wednesday, S.G. Browne read excerpts from his Lucky Bastard, and John Kessel read from a work in progress.  Lots of new faces in the crowd for this night of excellent readings.  Ellen’s photos of the night can be found… Continue Reading →

Photos from Sept 19th with Paul Tremblay & Alma Katsu

Despite an evil zombie cheer-leading squad just outside during the readings, the night could not have been better, with guests Paul Tremblay and Alma Katsu.  Ellen’s photos can be seen here.

Photos from Aug 15th with Jeffrey Ford & Tenea D. Johnson

Though a heavy storm passed through earlier in the day (what do you have against KGB, nature?) the turnout was large for Jeff and Tenea.  Jeff read a story about kids wielding guns and Tenea read various excerpts from her… Continue Reading →

Photos from July 18 with Ysabeau Wilce & Leah Bobet

Braving a squall of thunder, wind, and hail, Ysabeau Wilce and Leah Bobet read to a full house.  Leah read from her new novel Above, and Ysabeau read from an as yet unpublished novelette.  Both were excellent.  Ellen’s photos of… Continue Reading →

Photos from June 20th with Jack O’Connell & E.C. Myers

What a great night we had last Wednesday with Jack O’Connell & E.C. Myers.  Jack began by talking about writers block and then read an opening scene about EMTs from a novel he’s working on.  Then after the break E.C…. Continue Reading →

Photos from May 16th with Karen Heuler & Victor LaValle

We had another marvelously entertaining night on Wednesday, with guests Karen Heuler & Victor LaValle.  Victor started off the night with a funny, poignant and wonderfully odd story (as yet unfinished, he tells us) about a man waiting in line… Continue Reading →

Photos from April 18th with Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear

The house was full this past Wednesday for readers Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear (who subbed last minute for Caitlín R. Kiernan).  Ellen’s photos of the night can be found here.

Photos from March 21 with Terry Bisson & Blake Charlton

What a wonderful night we had with series co-founder Terry Bisson and fantasist Blake Charlton. To a packed house, both authors had the audience enraptured, as evidenced by these photos.

Photos from Feb 15th with N.K. Jemisin & Livia Llewellyn

On Wednesday we heard Livia Llewellyn read a tale of demon love and N.K. Jemisin read from her new series, The Killing Moon.  Ellen’s fab photos can be seen here.

Photos from Jan 18th with James Patrick Kelly & Kelly Link

On Wednesday we were treated to a raconteur of Kellys, James Patrick Kelly & Kelly Link.  James read from a forthcoming story in Asimov’s  called “The Last Judgment.” And Kelly Link read an excerpt from “Two Houses,” which will be… Continue Reading →

Photos from Dec 21 with Gemma Files & Ekaterina Sedia

Ekaterina Sedia & Gemma Files A great last night of the year with Gemma Files & Ekaterina Sedia.  Hope you all had a great New Year and see you in 2012! Ellen’s photos of the evening can be found here.

Photos from Nov 16th with Jack Womack & Claude Lalumière

Jack Womack Claude Lalumière On Wednesday we were regaled with the stories of Claude Lalumière, who read the epilogue from his recent collection, and Jack Womack, who read an excerpt from his novel-in-progress.  Ellen’s photos of the evening can be… Continue Reading →

Photos from October 19th with Holly Black & Lauren McLaughlin

Holly Black Lauren McLaughlin The KGB Bar overflowed with folks to hear Lauren McLaughlin read from her upcoming novel Scored. And Holly Black read her story, “Everything Amiable and Obliging,” from the anthology Steampunk! Ellen was off sailing down the… Continue Reading →

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