Tonight! Michael Merriam and Abra Staffin-Wiebe reading at Dreamhaven Books

After difficulties, the Speculations Readings Series returns in July to
DreamHaven Books, 2301 38th St E, Minneapolis. As before, the readings
will run from 6:30-7:45 p.m., including an autographing and reception
with free soda pop and cookies.

UPDATE! After the event, we will adjourn to Parkway Pizza at 4359 Minnehaha Ave for food, beer, and socializing.

On Thursday, July 29, MICHAEL MERRIAM and ABRA STAFFIN- WIEBE
will read from their works.

Michael Merriam is an author, performer, poet, and playwright, with ten
books and over 90 pieces of short fiction and poetry published. His
novel, Last Car to Annwn Station, was named a top Book by
Readings in Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Fiction. His novella, Should we
Drown in Feathered Sleep, was long-listed for the Nebula Award. His
stories and essays have appeared in such places as the Hugo Award
winning Uncanny Magazine: Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction issue, and the Ditmar Award winning magazine, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine. His scripts have been produced for stage and radio. Michael is a co-founder of the Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers.

Abra Staffin-Wiebe loves optimistic science fiction, cheerful horror,
and dark fantasy. Dozens of her short stories have appeared in
publications including Tor.com, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science
Fiction, Escape Pod, and Odyssey Magazine. 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 of whatever stands still long enough to allow it. Her
most recent book, The Unkindness of Ravens, is an epic fantasy
coming-of-age novella about trickster gods and favors owed. Enjoy an
excerpt here: http://www.com/moreunkindness.html. Check out her
website: http://www.aswiebe.com/to read about fluffy pink murderbears,
firebirds bearing gifts, and other things beautiful and bizarre.