Join us for our next Face the Fiction event:
Saturday February 11, 2011
Owen Palmiotti
Well Read Bookstore
425 Lafayette Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-949-3440
This month, author Owen Palmiotti.
Time: 8p
This month's guest is Owen Palmiotti (http://www.owenpalmiotti.com/).
Owen is an author of genre fiction that he describes as "Goonies
meets other adventure stories." He writes the THE ADVENTURES OF
BENJAMIN MANRY series and the THE UNFALLEN EMPIRE series.
From Owen's website: My name is Owen Palmiotti. I am 25 years old.
I graduated from SUNY Maritime in May of 2007. I sailed with Military
Sealift Command as a Third Officer for two lengthy deployments. I
now find myself in the classrooms of SUNY Maritime teaching License
Seminar, Celestial Navigation, Electronic Navigation. I love to write,
and I have found a lifestyle which provides many adventures and
inspiration for my stories.
Owen tells me he will arrive in character - be prepared for a unique
and highly entertaining mutiny!
Face the Fiction: Where imagination lives!
Saturday February 11, 2011
Owen Palmiotti
Well Read Bookstore
425 Lafayette Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-949-3440
This month, author Owen Palmiotti.
Time: 8p
This month's guest is Owen Palmiotti (http://www.owenpalmiotti.com/).
Owen is an author of genre fiction that he describes as "Goonies
meets other adventure stories." He writes the THE ADVENTURES OF
BENJAMIN MANRY series and the THE UNFALLEN EMPIRE series.
From Owen's website: My name is Owen Palmiotti. I am 25 years old.
I graduated from SUNY Maritime in May of 2007. I sailed with Military
Sealift Command as a Third Officer for two lengthy deployments. I
now find myself in the classrooms of SUNY Maritime teaching License
Seminar, Celestial Navigation, Electronic Navigation. I love to write,
and I have found a lifestyle which provides many adventures and
inspiration for my stories.
Owen tells me he will arrive in character - be prepared for a unique
and highly entertaining mutiny!
Face the Fiction: Where imagination lives!
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Drawing A Crowd
7p Mahwah Library
Mahwah, NJ 07430
2nd Wednesday every month
Join our Moderators Mike Piazza and Haywood as they
foray into the realms of art and fiction for a discussion of
Comics, Manga, and Anime. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
7p Mahwah Library
Mahwah, NJ 07430
2nd Wednesday every month
Join our Moderators Mike Piazza and Haywood as they
foray into the realms of art and fiction for a discussion of
Comics, Manga, and Anime. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
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Face the Fiction
8p Well Read Bookstore & Various Locations
2nd Saturday every month
Join Moderators Ann Marie Brown and Josephine Brown
as they bring notable minds that shape modern science
fiction, fantasy, and horror to share their experiences
with us. Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups,
and more.
8p Well Read Bookstore & Various Locations
2nd Saturday every month
Join Moderators Ann Marie Brown and Josephine Brown
as they bring notable minds that shape modern science
fiction, fantasy, and horror to share their experiences
with us. Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups,
and more.
Films to Come
7p Mahwah Library (downstairs)
Mahwah, NJ 07430
3rd Wednesday every month
Join Moderator Barry Weinberger as he spearheads an
intensive examination of modern cinema and what
makes films either excellent or execrable. Click on the
icon for dates, topics, write ups, and more.
7p Mahwah Library (downstairs)
Mahwah, NJ 07430
3rd Wednesday every month
Join Moderator Barry Weinberger as he spearheads an
intensive examination of modern cinema and what
makes films either excellent or execrable. Click on the
icon for dates, topics, write ups, and more.
Modern Masters
7p, Well Read Bookstore
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
4th Friday every month
Join Moderator Todd Ehrenfels in his quest to find the
best writers and novels in contemporary science fiction,
fantasy, and horror one new release at a time. Click
on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and more.
7p, Well Read Bookstore
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
4th Friday every month
Join Moderator Todd Ehrenfels in his quest to find the
best writers and novels in contemporary science fiction,
fantasy, and horror one new release at a time. Click
on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and more.
Suspense Central
8p Panera Bread
Paramus, NJ 07652
2nd Monday every month
Join Moderator Aurelia Long as she uncovers the clues
and examines the works of the greatest mystery,
espionage, suspense, and horror writers of the genre.
Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and
more.
8p Panera Bread
Paramus, NJ 07652
2nd Monday every month
Join Moderator Aurelia Long as she uncovers the clues
and examines the works of the greatest mystery,
espionage, suspense, and horror writers of the genre.
Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and
more.
That's Science Fiction
7p Hillsdale Public Library
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
1st Tuesday every month
Join Moderator Chris Hasselkus for an exciting
journey into the silver screen with viewings of classic
films and amazing new blockbusters on the library's
amazing big screen. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
7p Hillsdale Public Library
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
1st Tuesday every month
Join Moderator Chris Hasselkus for an exciting
journey into the silver screen with viewings of classic
films and amazing new blockbusters on the library's
amazing big screen. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
Themes of the Fantastic
8p Wayne Public Library
Wayne, NJ 07470
4th Tuesday every month
Join Moderator Bill Wagner as they delve into the art
of the amazing and the science of the stupendous
by tackling topics from all aspects of the genres.
Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and
more.
8p Wayne Public Library
Wayne, NJ 07470
4th Tuesday every month
Join Moderator Bill Wagner as they delve into the art
of the amazing and the science of the stupendous
by tackling topics from all aspects of the genres.
Click on the icon for dates, topics, write ups, and
more.
February: They're Coming To Take Me Away!
Alien abductions, creature kidnappings, and mysterious
disappearances. The true, the weird, the unsolved. From aliens to
fae/sidhe changelings to creatures of legend in the wild making sure
hikers "disappear"...we're looking at you Yeti. All kinds of
mysterious vanishings.
information by clicking on the meeting icon, or check out our calendar using
the SFSNNJ Calendar Icon on the right hand side of the page! Always free,
always FUN!!!
Alien abductions, creature kidnappings, and mysterious
disappearances. The true, the weird, the unsolved. From aliens to
fae/sidhe changelings to creatures of legend in the wild making sure
hikers "disappear"...we're looking at you Yeti. All kinds of
mysterious vanishings.
- That's Science Fiction! Presents The Changeling (1980)
Tuesday, 2/7/12, 7p @ Hillsdale Library (downstairs screening
room) - Face the Fiction Owen Palmiotti, Saturday, 2/11/12, 8;00p @
Well Read Bookstore, Hawthorne, NJ - Suspense Central The Thief of Always by Clive Barker,
Monday, 2/13/12, 8p @ Panera Rt. 4 Paramus - Drawing A Crowd discusses mysterious disappearnaces
Wednesday, 2/8/12, 7p @ Mahwah Library (downstairs) - Films to Come discusses 2012 line-up, Wednesday, 2/15/12,
7p @ Mahwah Library (downstairs) - Themes of the Fantastic discusses Vanishings, Tuesday,
2/28/12, 8p @ Wayne Library - Modern Masters Communion by Whitley Streiber, Friday,
2/24/12, 7p @ Well Read Bookstore, Hawthorne, NJ - Heroes & Rogues the quest continues
information by clicking on the meeting icon, or check out our calendar using
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Heroes & Rogues Gaming
2:30p Fantasy Games & Hobbies
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Every Thursday; Every Fourth Saturday
Join Game Masters Todd Ehrenfels & BJ Pehush as they
explore space, battle monsters, and just plain have
fun. Two different tracks of games are currently open
and accepting new players. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
2:30p Fantasy Games & Hobbies
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Every Thursday; Every Fourth Saturday
Join Game Masters Todd Ehrenfels & BJ Pehush as they
explore space, battle monsters, and just plain have
fun. Two different tracks of games are currently open
and accepting new players. Click on the icon for dates,
topics, write ups, and more.
| Themes for 2012 January: Rock 'em Sock'em Science Fiction Rock 'em Sock'em Science Fiction: The biggest brawls, the best rivalries, a whole months of conflict! February: They're Coming To Take Me Away! They're Coming To Take Me Away! Alien abductions, creature kidnappings, and mysterious disappearances. March: Big Business Big Business Driven by profit, Corporate sometimes gets too powerful for its own good. April: We, Robots We, Robots. Mechanical Men? Sure, but are they Mr. Data or the Cybermen? May: Fantasy Noir Fantasy Noir. Sometimes the best private eyes carry a magic wand. June: It Began in Africa It Began In Africa. The heart of darkness, the mysterious continent, land of untold adventure. July: To The Stars To The Stars. Sometimes the journey is more interesting than the destination. August: Higher Education Higher Education. Just in time for back to school, see how the students of SF learn. September: Feast or Famine Feast or Famine. Food, or the lack thereof, can make a story infinitely more interesting. October: Classic Horror Classical Horror. A trip down memory lane with the greatest monsters that still scare us. November: Aztec Apocalypse! Aztec Apocalypse!!!!!!!! The Mayan Calendar may come to an end, but that's just the beginning. December: There Be Dragons There Be Dragons. It's hard to compete with flying, fire breathing lizards at the best of times |
| A look at upcoming Face the Fiction guests/events for 2012! January - New Year Get Together at Mahwah Bar & Grill February - Owen Palmiotti March - Dr. Kim Paffenroth & Wayne Fieldhouse April - Linda Zimmermann with Don E. Smith, Jr. June - Art & Illustration Panel: Lisa Desimini, Deborah Mills, Lauren Panepinto and Kate Landis July - Special Activity August - King of Games Day IV October - William Peter Mallory as seen in Weird New Jersey Magazine December - Holiday Dinner/Guest Panel *Announcing more guests soon* |
| SFSNNJ Groups: below is the line-up of SFSNNJ Meetings and Locations. Click on each icon for full details and each month's title/topic. |
