Our three-fold mission is to create, socialize, and learn. We provide safe, inclusive spaces (in-person and online) for speculative fiction writers of all experience levels.
"Make friends while making progress on your creative project. Share your journey with people who can relate."
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and every other corner of speculative fiction.
After realizing an engineering career would lead to the slow death of her soul and sanity, A.J. moved from Texas to Oregon to pursue her true passion: all things nerdy and magical. In her free time, if she has no choice but to be perceived,...
C. J. Switzer loves reading fantasy so much that he has worked for more than a decade to breathe life into his own stories, starting with his first publication: Morvelving. A graduate of Warner Pacific College with a BA in Social Studies, h...
After an early childhood in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, E. A. Bagby was whisked away in the early '80s by adventurous parents to a loft in Manhattan. From snow-capped mountains and trees, his bedroom window suddenly looked...
Chris lives in Portland, Oregon with his partner and two cats. When not reading, writing, or working his day job, he is an announcer for the Rose City Rollers. He self-published his first novel, No One Like You, in 2024. Chris writes contem...
James Armijo (pronounced arm-ee-ho) is Rose City SFF's resident impostor, an aspiring historical fiction author who has attached himself to this sci-fi group like some sort of alien parasite. The Saturday meetups in Milwaukie are his domain...
My name is actually Kyle O Ferguson. When I was in first grade my reading teacher read a short story that I wrote. That story, as I recall, was written on old school wide-ruled paper, was essentially a ripoff from Dr. Seuss. That teacher to...
Mick Sewell is a SFF writer based in Portland, Oregon. He is the organizer for the Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers (among whom he isn’t the best writer, just the most social). Beyond writing his primary passion is dance: bacha...
Curated publications penned by members of the Rose City SFF community.
Six thousand years ago, Inanna was the most powerful Goddess in ancient Mesopotamia. Now, she works night security in Portland, Oregon, keeping her true nature disguised. Bored out of her mind, Inanna jumps at the chance for something diffe...
After booting a city councilman, Mona is fired from her job as a bouncer, one of the few jobs available to an orc. Her best friend, Tiffany, suggests a solo getaway to her brother, Joel’s, cabin in the mountains. Mona hasn’t forgiven Joel f...
Ivy has always known her life was a little different. Four arms make farm chores—and hugs—easier, but they also make blending in impossible. Tucked away on a dairy farm in Tillamook, Oregon, Ivy and her mother live quietly, keeping their se...
The Mourning Sword Book One Enter the captivating fantasy world of Erviad and begin a journey of family, magic, and cruel Fates. Morvelving, an exile trapped by the same vices that led to his son’s death, is ready to end it al...
In a world where magic is ruled by bargains, how much would you pay for the thing you want most? Echo’s shapeshifting has been a curse all her life. The secret police hunt her for her magical blood, and the rest of the world believes...
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While the panels and workshops are running from 5 PM to 8 PM, the lobby will be open for board games, card games, socializing, and refreshments (beer and wine). You may bring in outside food, but please be conscientious of smells and mess....
A fun lecture-style introduction to three scientific areas: paradoxes, modality, and ethics as presented through common thought experiments used in Doctor Who, the MCU, and Superman.
Hosted by: Madalena Lamadrid
Writing is only one of the many hats an indie author wears. Our panelists will share their experiences with what goes on behind the scenes to get a book ready for launch, the ups and downs of a career in self publishing, and how to stay san...
Some people hate writing to prompts or themes. I LOVE them. Over the past two years, I've written over 80 stories, articles and a novella (30 of which are published or pending publication). I wrote many of them by answering themed ca...
Join C.J. Switzer for an introduction and demonstration of Historical European Martial Arts. Together we’ll break down misconceptions about swords in media, discuss the best weapons for your badass characters, and research tools available t...
The annual Cyber-magi Award celebrates Portland-area science fiction and fantasy. These are unpublished stories in two categories: short stories and first chapters. This award presentation ceremony will include speeches, story excerpts, and...
Body-doubling and socializing to boost your productivity and enjoyment.
View All on MeetupIt's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Insomnia in downtown Hillsboro for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for...
Come join fellow SFF writers at Ava Roastaria @ Orenco Station, located in eastern Hillsboro. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minutes, write for 45 minutes, and repeat until the time is up). AVA Roaste...
It's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Insomnia on Baseline in Hillsboro for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize...
It's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Insomnia Coffee in Murrayhill for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minu...
Come join fellow SFF writers at The Clubhouse, located on Cedar Hills. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minutes, write for 45 minutes, and repeat until the time is up). There are free snacks and soft dr...
It's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Symposium in downtown Tigard for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minut...
It's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Symposium in downtown Tigard for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minut...
Come join fellow SFF writers at Rose City Coffee, centrally located in Southeast Portland. This creative meetup follows the 10-20 format (socialize for 10 minutes, write for 20 minutes, and repeat until the time is up). Rose City Cof...
It's November, so it's time to write that novel! Come join us at Insomnia Coffee at Reed’s Crossing in Hillsboro for coffee, company, and commiseration as we write witty and wondrous words. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (soc...
Come join fellow SFF writers at Bold Coffee & Books, located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland. This creative meetup follows the 15-45 format (socialize for 15 minutes, write for 45 minutes, and repeat until the time is up). &nbs...
Our weekly meetups follow a socialize-write format (socialize for X minutes, write for Y minutes, and repeat) so you have accountability to write and a chance to connect with other writers. Come geek out over your projects, share the ups and downs of your creative process, and exchange knowledge to improve your craft. We believe community is critical to creative success and support all SFF writers—from budding hobbyists to award-winning authors.
Whether you write for fun or want to turn publishing into your career, we are here to support your story. Check out our upcoming events list for a meetup location near you!
Outside of these events, we also host dedicated socials every quarter, including lunches, board game nights, and the annual Cyber-magi Awards, where members submit unpublished chapters and short stories to have their writing accomplishments recognized.
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