On Wednesday, November 8, JASON D. WITTMAN reads from his work. Jason D. Wittman lives and works in Minnesota, and can recite Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” from memory. He has also published or sold about 20 short stories, including two in upcoming issues of Bruce Bethke’s Stupefying Stories.

Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.

On December 6th, Naomi Kritzer – local author, award-winner, politics blogger and all-around cool person – will be at the store to sign and read from her new book, Liberty’s Daughter. We will have copies of that available, as well as many of her earlier books.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 is the annual ROUND ROBIN READINGS. Bring a 10-minute selection and a 5-minute selection. We’ll stop after every piece is read or at 7:45, whichever comes first.

Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.

Specifically, Girl Scout Cookies!

Customer Z will be here from 3-6 pm. with her folks to sell Girl Scout cookies, so if you need to get your annual fix, come on by.

On Wednesday, February 28th Mathew L. Reyes will be in the store reading from his work.

Mathew L. Reyes’s writing credits include several magazine and anthology appearances, including: “To Make the Devil’s Blood Run Cold,” Violent Delights & Midsummer Dreams, Ed. Cassandra Thompon & Damon Roe, Quill & Crow Publishing; “Final Rites,” The Crow’s Quill Vol. 24: Saints & Sinners, Quill & Crow Publishing: “Such a Lovely Place,” Unspeakable Horror 3: Dark Rainbow Rising, Ed. Vince Liaguno, Crystal Lake Publishing; “Mother Thing,” Night Terrors Vol. 26, Scare Street.

Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.

On Wednesday, March 20, ABRA STAFFIN-WIEBE reads from her work.

Abra Staffin-Wiebe is a science fiction author, who loves futuristic fairy tales, cheerful horror, and dark science fiction. Dozens of her stories have appeared at award winning publications including Tor.com, Escape Pod and Fireside Magazine. Her stories feature creatures from myth and legend, aliens, and vampires, as well as humans and other monsters. She lives in Minneapolis, where she wrangles her children, pets, and the mad scientist she keeps in the attic. When not writing or wrangling, she collects folk tales and photographs whatever stands still long enough to allow it.

Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF Minnesota, a multicultural, multimedia organization that also sponsors the midsummer speculative fiction convention, Diversicon.