" To meet other writers of speculative fiction for support and critiquing. "

" I started writing a science fiction piece, and I would like to bounce my ideas of some other people. "

" To create a whole new world. \\// "

" Hello. My name is Gina Holechko, I have a degree in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago...I studied underneath Phyllis Eisenstein for several speculative fiction classes-fantasy, scifi, etc.... " Read more

" Find new friends... "

" Because I am a Chicago Speculative Fiction writer. "

" I'm starting my first novel and I'm looking for support. I joined the Oak Park meetup. Great people, but I don't think there was a strong enough Spec. Fic. element to it. "

" I enjoy writing science fiction and fantasy and would love to meet others who enjoy it as well. "

" I'm a graphic design major/fiction writing minor at Columbia College and love writing science fiction and fantasy on an almost perverse level. "

" I made a bet with a friend that I could write a book in three months. I have until July 24. I have an idea for a young adult/scifi/mystery/horror novel. Please help, you don't want to know what... " Read more

" new to this. "

" At-home Mom, trying to make a few dollars at writing, play bagpipes, love dogs, also Leader of a Girl Scout Troop. I live in suburban Aurora, so driving to the City requires some arrangement (childcare,... " Read more

" I can't stop writing and reading, and see myself as a writer who would love to give back to the world that has given me so much. "