NOTE: This reading has been re-scheduled from the 22nd.
On May 29nd, T. Aaron Cisco reads from his work.
T. Aaron Cisco is best known for contemporary Afrofuturism and sci-fi. Cisco crafts narratives that give voice to characters, themes, and stories that challenge stereotypes.His works have frequently adorned Amazon’s bestseller lists, with “The Unbanished,” “Rod String Nail Cloth” and “Black Nerd Blue Box” clinching the number one spot. Additional accolades include the MN Society of Professional Journalists Page One Award, being listed on both Hennepin County Libraries’ Minnesota Black Authors list, and The Minnesota Daily’s Ten Black Change-Makers Influencing the Twin Cities Arts Scene. More than anything, T. Aaron Cisco is an ardent advocate of squee- the utter joy and excitement that comes from sharing stories and life with others.
Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.
On Thursday, June 20 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. ADAM STEMPLE reads from his work. Adam Stemple is an award-winning author, poet, and musician. Of his first novel, Singer of Souls, SFWA Grandmaster Anne McCaffrey said, “One of the best first novels I have ever read.” Of his later works, Hugo Award-winning author Naomi Kritzer said, “No one writes bastard-son-of-a-bitch characters as brilliantly as Adam Stemple.”
Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.
On Saturday, June 29th, local author Lois McMaster Bujold will be in the store to read from her brand-new, yet-to-be-published novella Penric and the Bandit. This will be the 16th book set in the fantasy World of Five Gods, and the 13th Penric story. Lois mentioned on her blog, “As the title perhaps suggests, this one is in more of an adventure mode.” We look forward to hearing what is happening with Penric now!
MICHAEL MERRIAM reads Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Michael Merriam is the award-winning author of the Weird West and Steampunk series Sixguns & Sorcery. His latest novella in the series is Terror at Tierra de Cobre, published by Queen of Swords Press. Michael’s work has appeared with Carina Press, Queen of Swords Press, and Uncanny Magazine, among others. He has published fourteen books and over 100 pieces of short fiction and poetry and his scripts have been produced for stage and radio. Like most artists, he has worked a variety of odd jobs over the years, including short-order cook, late-night radio disc jockey, international freight specialist, and manager of a puppet troupe. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, with his wife, housemate, a quiet dog, and a chonky cat.
Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven books and SF MINNESOTA, a multicultural speculative fiction organization that also sponsors a midsummer SF convention, DIVERSICON. On August 2-5, 2024, Diversicon 31 and MYTHCON 53 are co-hosting a conference, “Fantasy in the Middle Lands,” with Guests of Honor ELEANOR ARNASON and BRIAN ATEBERY.
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