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The Houston Science Fiction Writers Meetup Group

A casual, public opportunity for those interested in writing or writing about science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror in the Houston area.

Location: Houston, TX 77001 29.72-95.22 77001US
Founded: Apr 23, 2003
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.5
Members: 68
Meetings: 45 so far
  • "Interesting"Martha Whittington
  • "I wish I could attend more frequently, but I've enjoyed the few I've been able to attend."Clif Davis

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Recent Meetings

Mon May 12, 7:00 PM
7 attended (est.) – 4.75
Mon Apr 14, 7:00 PM
3 attended (est.) – 4.5
Mon Mar 10, 7:00 PM
10 attended (est.) – 4.5

What's New?

  • "Hello game and comic fans! We are looking for a few good folks interested in helping to build our new game and comic company from the ground up. We are planning on producing a full line of roleplaying,..."

  • Added by Lee on May 13, 2008

    "Hey, I wanted to go ahead and post the mapping resources Kerri & I talked about last night. Kim asked me to give a full presentation on them at a later date, but I've got a short discussion of them..."

  • "The deadline for submissions to the ApolloCon Writers Workshop is Friday, June 6, 2008. This is a peer-review workshop, during which manuscripts will be critiqued by the co-facilitators (Alexis Glynn Latner..."

  • Joined April 17, 2008

    "Hello, I joined because I used to have a deep joy with writing that I've seem to have drifted from. I still day dream and scribble notes once in awhile, but have been distanced from any active writing. Maybe I'm looking to find that joy again."

  • Joined March 25, 2008

    "My name is Wade. I write fantasy/sci-fi under the name Noah Koch. I'd like to learn more about your writers group. My first novel was recently requested for review by a senior aquisitions editor at TOR. I have two others in the works."

  • Joined February 27, 2008

    "To meet others interested in writing speculative fiction."

  • "I've updated this meeting to include information about our guest for March, Canadian horror/dark fantasy author Nancy Baker. For more details, see the full listing: http://scifiwriti... Wh..."

  • Joined February 12, 2008

    "I'm an aspiring writer and am looking for others who share a love of science fiction and fantasy."

  • "Hi. Welcome. See you soon!"

  • Joined February 10, 2008

    "Have been writing off-and-on for over 40 years. First paid story published in 1963 (an awful story for which I received a grand fee of $2). Have published a number of paid stories, essays, and magazine articles since then - although most were not s"

  • Joined February 1, 2008

    "Hello. I'm a 22 year old college student living in the Houston/Galveston area, hoping to graduate this year. Writing has always been one of my hobbies and I'm hoping to meet like-minded people who can help me learn more about taking my writing to the"

  • Joined January 31, 2008

    "I've been a writer all my life, but rarely wrote anything longer than a poem or a short story. I have an idea for a book and want help putting it all together."

  • Joined January 25, 2008

    "Hello, I have been writing and drawing sci fi since I was very little and been fascinated with the genre for all long as I can remember. I am writing a novel and have finished a short story so I am looking to meet other writers."

  • Joined January 15, 2008

    "Hi. I enjoyed the meeting last night. I look forward to more."

  • "Hey folks, don't forget to RSVP for the Meetup tomorrow so we know who to expect. December is often a busy month at Cafe Express. Also, if you have RSVP'd but your plans change, please remember to change..."

  • Joined December 3, 2007

    "I just quit my job to start writing full time. Most of my screenplay ideas are Sci-Fi. I would like to meet some folks with experience taking a screenplay to the big screen."

  • Added by kgkofmel on November 14, 2007

    "We were a party of five at Cafe Express for the Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' November Meetup. The long-absent Clif was present, eager to hear Keri's opinions on writing assist software..."

  • Joined November 14, 2007

    "I'm a novelist looking for a community to help me grow. "

  • Added by Lee on November 12, 2007

    "Just thought I'd mention, for some of you guys with professional experience, that Bioware (the guys who made the D&D fantasy computer game Neverwinter Nights) are currently looking for a writer in..."

  • "Hey Gang -- Hearing about Keri's upcoming talk on writing software made me think about a special topic the Twin Cities group did last month best short story markets. I thought that the information from..."

  • "This note is crossposted with our Yahoo!Group. Apologies for duplication. Just wanted to remind folks that Keri Bas will be giving a talk on some of the writing assist softwares currently available. If..."

  • Joined October 30, 2007

    "I love writing. I especially love getting "in the groove" when it just flows and I can't seem to type fast enough."

  • Joined October 25, 2007

    "Hello, my name is Jonathan and I have been attempting to write for a couple years now and would love to meet and learn from others who write within the same genres as I."

  • Joined August 23, 2007

    "James Shade, novelist, screenwriter, game designer, comic book writer!"

  • "At the August Meetup, we discussed some of the books and websites that we found helpful for writing. Some of the things we discussed (folks who suggested, please feel free to reply and clarify titles): On..."

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