Some sf-fantasy related events, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro, Jan-Feb 2014

Erotic Writers of America sf/fantasy/horror special interest group meeting postponed for medical reasons.  The male officers are pregnant.

Thursday January 2, 6:30 PM Sci-Fi Adult Book Club.  Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave S, Minneapolis
Join our discussion of new and interesting sci-fi titles.  Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.  Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

Tuesday January 14, 7 PM East St Paul (ESP) Speculative Fiction Writers Meetup
Davannis Pizza and Hot Hoagies -- East Side, 310 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN
We're set up back in the party room with our pizzas and manuscripts. Feel free to stop and order your food when you arrive.

As we head into 2014, our topic of discussion will be The Do's and Don'ts of World Building.  Even though we may have creative license to build a world of our own design, there are basic rules that should apply. Readers will expect that there is some semblance of order involved, no matter which sub-genre we are writing in.

Once again, we will be critiquing three submissions. The guidelines are....
http://www.meetup.com/MinnSpec/events/155146702/

Thursday January 16, 6-8 An Evening at the Night Vale Public Library.  Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave S, Minneapolis [Teen event]  Spend an evening devoted to the popular podcast, "Welcome to Night Vale."  Enjoy Night Vale crafts and activities, participate in a costume or art show, and of course, "All Hail the Glow Cloud!"  Librarian repellent will be provided.

Sunday January 19, noon-1:30 Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers (MinnSpec) Writing characters with minds different from mine. This workshop may cover topics like this:
* Synesthesia
* Help! I'm a man and I need to write about my woman protagonist falling in love.
* I need to write a character who's a psion. What's a good way to do this?
* My character is an alien who can see radio waves. What's a good way to do this?
Dan Goodman and Margaret Taylor will both talk about synesthesia from personal experience
Further information: www.meetup.com/MinnSpec/

Thursday February 5, 6:30 PM Sci-Fi Adult Book Club.  Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave S, Minneapolis  Join our discussion of new and interesting sci-fi titles.  Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.  Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

Saturday February 22, 3-4 PM Author Talk:  Patricia C. Wrede  Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkway, Brooklyn Center [Teen event]  Wrede is an acclaimed local author of numerous fantasy and young adult books, including the beloved "The Enchanted Forest Chronicles" as well as the Mairelon books and the Old West Frontier Magic series.  Wrede will read from her books and answer questions.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Information for the Minnesota Science Fiction Society (oldest surviving local sf club) at www.mnstf.org

Information for the Geek Partnership Society and numerous affiliated groups at http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Partnership-Society/