“ All of them ”

“ Grew up in the fog belt of the Pacific Northwest, staying indoors out of the rain to read history books & fiction. Moved to Central Illinois for career, but found true love instead, then to Virginia for the historic sites but still aching to game. ”

“ http://community.livejournal.com/writerpedia/ http://empire-of-blood.livejournal.com/ ”

“ I'm new to northern Viriginia and want to develop something resembling a social life. I'm starting a biweekly Eberron group. PM me if interested. ”

“ I'm currently a senior in college working towards a Business Administration degree. At the same time I'm balancing out two jobs, and in my free time I love getting in some guitar playing. I've also been working on a novel for several years. ”

“ Hi. I got my BA and MA from Towson University, where I studied film. I dropped everything else, and decided to focus on my writing full time in 2004. I have written four screenplays. I am a well published poet, and I am writing my first novel. ”

“ I love cities for all of the adventures and possibilities they offer! I moved to DC in '07 after graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a BS in print journalism. I'm interested in the arts, fiction writing, new media and social justice. ”

“ I moved to the area for grad school a few years ago, and I'm always looking for ways to meet new people with similar interests. I like to read, watch movies/tv, get active outside, and try new things. I have high hopes for meetup.com! ”

“ I enjoy getting and receiving massages and I enjoy playing ping pong ”

“ Interested in all poetry and philosophy meetups as well as other meetups of varying topics in the DC area. Tom ”

“ I'm looking for like-minded people in the area. ”

“ Entering the small brown hut, a tiny gnome peers at you over a broken table, his eyes gleaming, flecks of yellow in his thick white beard. He takes a ragged breath, comes around the table, hand extended. "Hello" he says in a warm greeting. ”

“ Hi, I've been writing fantasy for about six years now and I am currently working on the loose ends of my current novel. I am looking for others who have a passion for writing. Happy to join the group and hope others will too. ”

“ Hi. I write fantasy and looking to meet other writers. ”

“ Hi, I've got a few writing projects that I'm working on: a novel (99% complete), its sequel, and a text-adventure computer game. I particularly like space-operas with comedy elements. I'm interested in meeting other writers, 'cos I don't know any! ”

“ Hi! I'm an editor for a paper in New York City. ”

“ Hello. I write different genres and am looking for support, feedback and industry guideance. I belong to a Free Write meetup in Rockville. ”

“ By day I'm and English teacherI'm looking for something to keep me motivated and writing on a regular basis. Looking forward to meeting you all on Wednesday. ”

“ Hello, all. My name is Jordan. I find myself writing constantly, mostly in the fantasy or sci-fi genre, but ultimately getting either distracted or bored and moving on to newer pastures. So I'm hoping that joining a group might help me focus. ”

“ I've sold an even 20 fantasy & SF stories, and am a member of SFWA. I went to the six week Odyssey F&SF Writer's Workshop in 2006. It'd be nice to meet other F&SF writers and critique each other's work. ”

“ I've been writing for quite a while. Currently, I'm working in independent film and 3D animation. My stories tend to be either historical or science fiction. But even my historical subjects usually have a certain fantastical aspect. ”

“ Hi, My name in this dimension is Joe. I am becoming a retired firefighter from the Baltimore City BCFD after 23 years. I've been writing science fiction for about 30 years now and may actually finish a story before rigor mortis sets in. For the last ”

“ Shy but an avid listener. Good ideas. ”

“ I've been writing s.f. for a while, but just recently sold my first story to Intergalactic Medicine Show. I just attended my first convention, Ravencon, which is where I heard about this group. I look forward to meeting other s.f. writers... ”

“ I'm a physicist/program manager for my professional life, but have started writing fiction. Although I am starting with a historical fiction series, I mostly read SF/fantasy. Favorite authors are Card and Bujold. (And I love SYTYCD). ”

“ I started the Northern Virginia MST3K Meetup because I loved the shows intelligent, off-beat and zany humor and wanted to meet others who loved the show. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have an avid interest in writing, be it short stories, novels or plays. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I know there are other folks like me out there who never grew up and love Sci Fi ”

“ Greetings! I hope that meetups lead to good company and conversation. ”

“ I'd like to participate in a local Reporters and Journalists Meetup because I'm a freelancer who is a real estate columnist for a local magazine and a freelance article writer for a local newspaper; would like to hone my skills. ”

“ I've been in the northern Virginia long enough to be a "local" if not a "native." Interests include movies, motorcycle riding, tattoos, local bands and ethnic cuisines! ”

“ Hi all, I think I first read the Hobbit when I was 11 or 12 and I was instantly hooked. LotR soon followed to my vast enjoyment. I even slogged my way through the Silmarrilion once. Oh and the movies are awesome too :) ”

“ I've been writing all my life, but want to actually publish a book. I'm working on two right now, and I have received awards for my poetry and my fiction. I'd like to meet others who are in love with the art that is writing. :-) ”

“ Hey! BG, here. I'm a guy with a lot of ideas. Let's chat! See ya. ”

“ I organize MeetUps for the Prog. Dems of America, Dem Party, Democracy for America, and other MeetUp Groups join http://dfa.meetup.com/721/ or http://democrat.meetup.com/53/ until we get this meetup going ”

“ Hi, I'm Bennet..Been writing for 19 years. I have a column called "A Piece of My Mind" at Coffeehouse for Writers. Also I am known for my weekly audioworld column. My web site is Http://www.geocities.com/audioworld/audioworld.html ”

“ I've been sewing since I was a pre-teen. I've even designed my own projects. ”

“ I want local Writers Meetups because I'm anspiring author who likes to write literary fiction bordering on Stephen King type suspense who wishes to share and exchange ideas with other writers in my area ”

“ Hi everyone. I've been hoping to find a writer's group and just found you online. I write mainly sci-fi, fantasy and horror with interest in cross-genres. I've completed two novels but have yet to get that elusive agent or sale. ”

“ Greeting! My name is Steve Sheets and I am a software developer living in Haymarket, Virginia. I have written numerous non-fiction (computer and gaming articles). I have never published any fictional works, but have hopes to write some short fictions. ”

“ Hi my name is James and I just moved here recently for a job. I am interested in writing Science Fiction and Fantasy as a hobby...possibly getting my writing published is an ultimate goal. So i thought i'd check you guys out. ”