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| New Meetup: New Year Bash! - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: New Year Bash! When: January 23, 2010 7:00 PM Where: Borders Books 755 W. North Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 [masked] | Gina Holechko | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] As usual... - Gina - Next saturday would be better for me, but I'll still come to that borders because I have some walking-around-and-writing to do. -Dave On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Gina Holechko < | David R. Hughes | Nov 6, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] As usual... - Next Saturday is too far to tell for me but as for now, I'll say it's a good date to meet. Also, I have a comic strip project that I am working on and would love to read the synopsis and share the concept with the group; maybe we could make it a g | Uche Agada | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] As usual... - I has a library gig that I switfched around to that day because my desk that they said would arrive in the morning didnt'. It arived close to the gig. Hows that for an excuse? And its all true. - | Matt S | Nov 5, 2009 |
| As usual... - Hah! It seems like I can never keep a date. I am glad I didn't ever do a lot of dating I would probably disappoint the guys so bad they would have been crying all the time. I have had the unfortunate luck of being granted extra work through m | Gina Holechko | Nov 5, 2009 |
| New Meetup: My Surrogate Career in Writing Meetup... - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: My Surrogate Career in Writing Meetup... When: November 7, 2009 12:00 PM Where: Borders Books 755 W. North Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 | Gina Holechko | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] Hello Everyone...Today we meet at high noon! - I am going to bring a short short story. -----Original Message----- From: Gina Holechko <[address removed]> To: [address removed] Sent: Sat, Sep 26, 2009 9:48 am Subject: [scifiwriting-33 | Matt S | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Hello Everyone...Today we meet at high noon! - I will be at the bookstore at noon today. There should be a little set up for us by the bookstore. If for some reason you are running late, please call me at [masked], that is my cell phone. I am bringing three pages of a piece I am wor | Gina Holechko | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] I guess I should be excited but it pays so little! - Trivia Question: What is the name of the giant man eating monster from Mars? Answer: I don't know but you can ask it yourself because it is right behind us! Runnnnn! -----Original Message----- From: Gina Holech | Matt S | Sep 19, 2009 |
| I guess I should be excited but it pays so little! - I did get a writing job. I write trivia questions, hopefully. It doesn't pay much though. What the heck I am talking about? The meeting is in a week and I haven't even finished my story on Mars! Why? Because as usual, I have | Gina Holechko | Sep 19, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] How's it going everyone? - Hey, it's Rick. I should be able to scrape in a new story on the 26th. thanks. Never been to the new place yet. On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Gina Holechko < | rick | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] How's it going everyone? - | Gina Holechko | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] How's it going everyone? - Well I'm trying to write two novels. I can't stand the fact that I have to work so I want to sell them. Though I don't like showing my stuff till they are a lot more polished so you guys shall see a short story. I hope to be there on the 26 | Matt S | Sep 15, 2009 |
| How's it going everyone? - Just wondered how everyone was doing...it seems real quiet right now. I can hear crickets on this meetup.com page. How does everyone feel about meeting up on the 26th this month? Is that okay>? Gina Holechko Organizer | Gina Holechko | Sep 15, 2009 |
| New Meetup: We are the Writers of Tomorrow! - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: We are the Writers of Tomorrow! When: September 26, 2009 12:00 PM Where: Borders Books 755 W. North Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 312-2 | Gina Holechko | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Hello Everyone! I can't come today :( - I am unfortunately not feeling well today physically, so I will not be attending the meetup...you are more than welcome to still attend and meet with one another this afternoon since I know it is very short notice on my part cancelling...I didn't start fe | Gina Holechko | Aug 22, 2009 |
| We have secured the comfy chairs! - I talked to the Sales Manager at Borders named "Memo" (Ironic, no?) And he has set us up with a reserved spot on the second floor away from the cafe. So next months' meeting should be relaxing to say the least... Gina | Gina Holechko | Aug 1, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Writers of the Earth Unite! - Hello all! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [masked]. I will try to contact Borders about reserving a more quiet space away from the cafe area where we can meditate and read with some privacy. It should be arrange | Gina Holechko | Aug 1, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE AT TOMORROW's MEETING! - Didn't get your note till late at night. Will be there. -----Original Message----- From: Gina Holechko <[address removed]&g | Matt S | Jul 24, 2009 |
| PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE AT TOMORROW's MEETING! - Hello all, Please give me a call at [masked] if you are attending tomorrow's meeting at th Border's. I need to take a headcount and get an idea of what the meeting will be like tomorrow. Please bring any work you want read out | Gina Holechko | Jul 24, 2009 |
| New Meetup: North Side Meetup at the Borders for Chicago Spec Lit-Location Change! - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: North Side Meetup at the Borders for Chicago Spec Lit-Location Change! When: July 25, 2009 11:30 PM Where: Borders Books 755 W. North Avenue | Gina Holechko | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Hey - Preview not available | Marcia | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] About the next meetup! July 17th okay for everyone? North Avenue Borders OK>? - | simon | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] About the next meetup! July 17th okay for everyone? North Avenue Borders OK>? - Ordinarily a good time of day and week, but that wknd we will be on a family vacation. Sorry, but keep me in mind! -- Anne --- On Mon, 7/6/09, G | Anne A | Jul 6, 2009 |
| About the next meetup! July 17th okay for everyone? North Avenue Borders OK>? - I was thinking meeting on Saturday afternoon, July 17th. Is that a good date for anyone? Also, the group last week was thinking about changing our meeting location to the north side of Chicago for meetups in general. I am more tha | Gina Holechko | Jul 6, 2009 |
| RE: [scifiwriting-33] In regards to tonight! - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Hello Anne, Thanks so much for the fe | Gina Holechko | Jul 3, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] In regards to tonight! - Hi, Gina! I have been on the Meetup list for some time now for the Sci-Fi Writing Meetup, but I have yet to be able to make | Anne A | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] In regards to tonight! - Gina, Did you get my mail about seeing if members were interested in table of contents for writer's book--we are finishing it at UCLA. The psychology group here just wants to learn if the contents look interesting. I picked your group almost at rand | Gerald Goodman | Jul 1, 2009 |
| In regards to tonight! - Hello there! If I don't receive phone calls by 4pm this afternoon I will not be attending the meetup and I will assume there is only David interested other than me! Carlos and David you are more than welcomed to network with one an | Gina Holechko | Jul 1, 2009 |
| Good Morning-if you are coming today please call me! - Please call me at [masked] if you are coming out tonight. David please give me a call too if you get this message. Thanks- Gina | Gina Holechko | Jul 1, 2009 |
| RE: [scifiwriting-33] Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers is interviewed by ChicagoTribune.com - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Hey Rick, You should drop myname to Arnie Raiff, I | Gina Holechko | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers is interviewed by ChicagoTribune.com - Hello Gina, it's Rick from Columbia. I'll be sending you a sci-fi story through E-mail, though I will not be in town and probably won't be settled until the fall...in the process of relocating apartments, taking a trip to Hong Kong, it' | rick | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers is interviewed by ChicagoTribune.com - I was recently interviewed this last month about the impending Robot Holocaust. Although I asked the interviewer Christopher Borrelli to allow me time to contact all of you on your opinions on the matter, he wanted to strictly speak with me since I | Gina Holechko | Jun 29, 2009 |
| This Weds! - How is everyone doing>? Don't you just LOVE this heat? Yeah yeah, not to waste your time, just a quick reminder we are meeting this Weds at the Barnes & Noble-please bring some work, be prepared to interact with some fun strangers and e | Gina Holechko | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Excited about the 1st of July! - I have to say I am very excited about the prospect of this meetup even though I am broke and out of work. Please contact me at [masked] if you would like to talk about the meetup or if you have any questions about the group or | Gina Holechko | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] New Meetup: Meeting on the direction of Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! - Gina Holechko wrote: > I'm so sorry it has been so long. There has been recent personal > tragedy in my life and meeting up has been difficult for me. I hope to > see someone with work and a smile on their face at the next meetup. > So sorry to hea | Storycrafter | Jun 11, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Meeting on the direction of Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! - I'm so sorry it has been so long. There has been recent personal tragedy in my life and meeting up has been difficult for me. I hope to see someone with work and a smile on their face at the next meetup. Gina Announcing | Gina Holechko | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] Meetup Cancelled: Writer's Trek--These are the Voyages of Chicago Speculative Writers - Gina: I love the sound of these Meetings, but unfortunately they are a bit of a drive for me, and I have a lot of personal obligations that make it hard to get the time. While it kind of defeats the purpose of "meetup d | user 8725682 | May 21, 2009 |
| Meetup Cancelled: Writer's Trek--These are the Voyages of Chicago Speculative Writers - Writer's Trek--These are the Voyages of Chicago Speculative Writers, scheduled to occur on May 20, 2009 7:00 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the "Contact | Gina Holechko | May 20, 2009 |
| Regarding the meetup for Weds evening! - Well, how exciting! Another meetup comes and I think this time I will surely make it. However, I would like to take a headcount for tomorrow night. Please give me a call at [masked] and let me know if you are showing up at the | Gina Holechko | May 19, 2009 |
| Meetup details changed: Writer's Trek--These are the Voyages of Chicago Speculative Writers - Please everyone, try to come! We will most likely start at the bookstore and then go out for drinks and talk about what we are all doing as writers. It will be more like a social stop, if you choose to bring work great, but that doesn't need to be the f | Gina Holechko | May 7, 2009 |
| DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE! - There has been a lot of interest lately in the Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers and I am grateful for this development. However, I have felt uninspired to plan a group outing for the last few weeks since attendance has been so low. I am p | Gina Holechko | May 7, 2009 |
| Hello Everyone-the Spring Update-why won't it stop raining? - Hello All, I am so excited about this time of year, the air is balmy again and that means we can all unroll from our cocoons of winter time wary and come out and play with the world again in a more intimate manner. Frankly, I am pr | Gina Holechko | Apr 2, 2009 |
Meetup details changed: Because Knowing you write is half the battle. - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scifiwriting.meetup.com /33/calendar/10047316/ When: April 8, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Barnes
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Gina Holechko | Mar 26, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: The WriterMen - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scifiwriting.meetup.com/33/calendar/9867456/ When: March 11, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Barnes &
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Gina Holechko | Mar 2, 2009 |
| New Meetup: The WriterMen - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: The WriterMen When: March 16, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: One chance to write the perfect stor | Gina Holechko | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] The Chicago Speculative Writer's scheduled for Wednesday night - Nothing new. But I'll be there. Drew --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Gina Holechko <[address removed]> wrote: | Drew | Feb 24, 2009 |
| The Chicago Speculative Writer's scheduled for Wednesday night - Hello Everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I wondered if anyone was coming out to the meeting tomorrow evening. I may have a small chunk to read out loud and in general I just wondered if everyone's writing was coming along okay. | Gina Holechko | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] Hello Everyone! - On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Gina Holechko wrote: > I know we all are busy and don't have the time we would like to write, but I > am wishing that everyone, with love, has an opportunity to fall in love with > their writi | Storycrafter | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Hello Everyone! - I know we all are busy and don't have the time we would like to write, but I am wishing that everyone, with love, has an opportunity to fall in love with their writing again over the Valentine's Day weekend. We are meeting tomorrow and if you h | Gina Holechko | Feb 10, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Obey Your Master Control Program (with love) Spec-Fic Meetup - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: Obey Your Master Control Program (with love) Spec-Fic Meetup When: February 11, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup | Gina Holechko | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Meeting tomorrow at 7pm-The Doom of the Wolves is upon us! - Hello Everyone! I am sure that this isn't the best Weds for everyone...it is the end of the month and I notice that always is a difficult time for meeting up with anyone for anything. However, after our last meeting, it was decided weather and | Gina Holechko | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Happy Holidays! - Hey Everyone, I just wanted to give you a shout out for the holidays! Please remember to keep reading the interesting stuff no one has ever heard of, except people in our group of course, and submission for the January 14th meeting is op | Gina Holechko | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] New Meetup: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers (The Alliance of Techno-Quills) - Gina Holechko wrote: > Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! > > What: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers (The Alliance of Techno-Quills) > > When: November 19, 2008 7:00 PM Sorry, gang, I won't get the chance to meet y | Storycrafter | Nov 19, 2008 |
| Master Gardner's on a far away planet! - David, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your story, I know you must be very anxious for feedback. I have read the first four or five pages and probably should get back to you with more details sometime this early this week. I d | Gina Holechko | Nov 9, 2008 |
| New Meetup: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers (The Alliance of Techno-Quills) - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers (The Alliance of Techno-Quills) When: November 19, 2008 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! | Gina Holechko | Oct 30, 2008 |
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Meetup details changed: The New Improved Speculative Fiction Meet-Up (In robot vision) - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://scifiwriting.meetup.com/33/calendar/8939444/ When: October 29, 2008 7:00 PM Where: Barnes
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Gina Holechko | Oct 12, 2008 |
| New Meetup: The New Improved Speculative Fiction Meet-Up (In robot vision) - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: The New Improved Speculative Fiction Meet-Up (In robot vision) When: October 29, 2008 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetu | Gina Holechko | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Meetup Cancelled: Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop - Due to lack of submissions, the Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop, scheduled to occur on September 29, 2008 7:00 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the " | user 2380007 | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Last day for submissions - Writers, Tomorrow, Monday, September 22nd, is the last day that stories may be submitted so that they can be considered for critiques during the September 29th workshop. All stories must be submitted prior to 7:00pm on Monday, the 22nd. Late | user 2380007 | Sep 21, 2008 |
| 3 days till submission deadline - Writers, There are still three more days to submit your work so you can have it critiqued at the next workshop. With a weekened ahead to work on your manuscripts, I expect great things by Monday. Cheers, Jacob A. Boyd | user 2380007 | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Workshop submissions needed by September 22nd. - Writers, The Noble Tree Cafe will be the site of our meetings into the foreseeable future. It is located at 2444 N. Clark Street. The Broadway bus (#36) can take you to the corner of Arlington and Clark, which is close. | user 2380007 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| New Meetup: Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop - Announcing a new Meetup for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop When: September 29, 2008 7:30 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: The meet | user 2380007 | Sep 16, 2008 |
| Meetup Cancelled: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop - Due to the Fix closing its doors to business, the Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop, scheduled to occur on September 21, 2008 4:00 PM has been cancelled. I am looking for suggestions for another venue, and accordingly another date o | user 2380007 | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Sorry everyone - My name's Nate, and I just realized that I sent that e-mail to everyone, when I had inte | Nate Parkes | Jul 22, 2008 |
| RSVP Now. - Writers, If there is not a firm YES RSVP by Sunday afternoon (the 27th), the meeting scheduled for July 29th will be postponed till next month and all manuscripts up for consideration will be withdrawn. Cheers, Jacob A. Boyd | user 2380007 | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Monday's Featured Reading - Writers, Scott Kennedy and Jacob Boyd are scheduled as featured readers at Mix: The Lakeview Lounge on Monday, Feb. 25th, starting at 7:30pm. Both will be reading speculative fiction stories that have resulted from their participation in this | user 2380007 | Feb 24, 2008 |
| New Meeting: Featured Reading With Twilight Tales - Announcing a new meeting for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: Featured Reading With Twilight Tales When: Monday, February 25, 7:30 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Bring fri | user 2380007 | Feb 12, 2008 |
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Event details changed: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers' Workshop - I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://scifiwriting.meetup.com/33/calendar/6806696/ When: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM Wher
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user 2380007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| December Meetup? - Writers, I am looking to see what date people would prefer for the December Meetup session. Please, email me your preference or preferences and I'll schedule the workshop session accordingly. Cheers, Jacob A. Boyd | user 2380007 | Nov 23, 2007 |
| New Event: Speculative Fiction Critique Group - Announcing a new event for Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers! What: Speculative Fiction Critique Group When: Thursday, June 28, 7:00 PM Event fee: USD4.00 per person Where: Click the link below to find out! | user 2380007 | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Re: [scifiwriting-33] NEW: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers Mailing List - Hi Jacob, This is Jenny. I came out to a meeting once, I think it was January. I have not participated because I didn't feel I quite belonged to the group. I think I'm more of a sci-fi viewer th | Jenny | Apr 6, 2007 |
| NEW: Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers Mailing List - Announcing our new mailing list! It's a great new way to talk in between Meetups right from our email. This means we can discuss where to meet, what to talk about and who's bringing what without having to keep checking the Meetup.com website. T | user 2380007 | Apr 6, 2007 |
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