January 2009
  • Suspense Central
    Monday January 12, 2009
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Borders @ Garden State Plaza
    2200 Garden State Plaza Way
    Paramus, NJ
    201.712.1166

    This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a specific mystery, horror, or
    intrigue novel. We start the year off with a nice, relaxing discussion about the books we read
    (independently or in the group). We'll trash, recommend, rate and tear apart and compile a list for
    2009. For additional information click
    www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_34.


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  • Drawing A Crowd
    Wednesday January 14, 2009
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    New Moon Comics
    463 Main Street
    Little Falls, NJ
    973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642

    This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss all things related to comic
    books, anime, and manga. Whether its Golden Age, Silver Age, Manga, or anime, this group
    tackles the ins and outs of art, story, and the graphic media. For additional information about the
    location, visit
    www.newmooncomics.com.

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  • Whispers from Beyond & Face the Fiction
    Saturday January 10, 2009 (*postponed -- see March calendar for details)
    7:00 pm - 8:00pm (Whispers From Beyond) 8:00pm - 10:00 pm (Face The Fiction)
    Borders Books & Music
    235 Interstate Shopping Center
    Ramsey, NJ 07446
    201.760.1967

    For those arriving early, please join us at 7pm for our open mic-style Whispers From Beyond from
    7-8pm. Face The Fiction meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest
    speakers from SF and genre related fields of interest. This month's guest is bestselling horror
    writer,
    L.A. Banks. Ms Banks is the author of the wildly popular Vampire Huntress series. For
    more information about the location visit:
    www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.

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  • Films to Come
    Wednesday January 21, 2009
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Borders Books & Music
    235 Interstate Shopping Center
    Ramsey, NJ 07446
    201.760.1967

    Films to Come: 4-Star Movie Group
    This group discusses new and upcoming genre and genre-related films, tv, books and current
    media happenings. Films recently seen by those attending are discussed, rated, recommended
    or panned, as well as what people are watching, reading or listening to. If it deals with
    entertainment, our Master of Entertainment Moderator will cover it. For more information about the
    location visit:
    www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.

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  • Fantasy Gamers Group
    Saturday January 17, 2009
    2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Reality's Edge Game Store
    Ridge Road
    North Arlington, NJ

    Explore the freaky world of HP Lovecraft's Cthulu mythos as writer, gamer, and veteran GM BJ
    Pehush takes the reigns for a story of gangland murders, strange beings, and terror beyond
    imagining as we explore the town of Arkham.  This game will use the 6th edition Call of Cthulu
    Chaosium rules (books available for order through New Moon Comics).

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  • Themes of the Fantastic
    Tuesday January 27, 2009
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    New Moon Comics
    463 Main Street
    Little Falls, NJ
    973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642

    This event meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss a specific topic in Science
    Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres. This month we will be discussing box office bombs,
    disastrous novels and the worst comics. This month we'll use a fun twist. This fun idea came to
    us from SFSNNJ member Steve Rubin - attendees will pick an unseen letter out of a bag. You'll
    have to provide an answer based on the letter you choose. This should prove interesting ;) For
    additional information about the location, visit
    www.newmooncomics.com.

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  • Modern Masters
    Friday January 23, 2009
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Borders Books & Music
    235 Interstate Shopping Center
    Ramsey, NJ 07446
    201.760.1967

    This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month to discuss various works of "modern" masters
    or upcoming talent in SF, fantasy, paranormal, horror and related genres. It also occasionally
    explores classics and the 'masters' of the classics. Join us for a discussion of
    Wolfsbane and
    Mistletoe
    as we celebrate the schlocky side of Winter. For more information about the location
    visit:
    www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.

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  • Infinite Chaos: A Temnia Campaign
    Saturday January 24, 2009
    2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Todd's New Place
    Rutherford, NJ 07070
    directions available upon request/contact
    Todd

    Welcome to the Western Nations of Temnia, a brutal and vicious tyranny ruled by the Immortal
    Emperor, the illustrious Naram'tzin, your boss. This game explores life in the far West, where
    powerful Samurai serve demon worshipping madmen, and expediency and survival are balanced
    by honor and horror. A new day in the Yenxhai Dominions is dawning, and the peaceful nations of
    the East should beware!

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