NOW AVAILABLE!!!! The Western Ohio Writers Association (WOWA) is proud to announce their first book, Flights of Fiction, an anthology of short stories set in and around southwest Ohio. Published by Loconeal Publishing / Handcar Press the book is available from online resellers Amazon.com and B&N.com. BUY THE BOOK NOW!!! - Amazon - Barnes & Noble (Paperback / Nook) ABOUT THE BOOK: Written by just a few of the talented authors from the Western Ohio Writers Association, these soon-to-be classic tal …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Do to my class schedule, the meetings will change every now and then. With that said, if there is interest to set up activities in addition to these meetings, I am more than open to that.

Virtual and real world appearances of James L. Wilber, writer of My Babylon and co-host of Geeks Out After Dark and Scroll of Thoth podcasts.

We are about all things Geeky. Do you believe in The "IDIC" Cons, Comics Movies, Music, Cosplay, Amime , Action Figures, Gaming, and you agree that spelling SyFy is just plan wrong? Do you Want to play Quiddich but just don't know where to go? Have you always love this stuff but just didn't have a place to meet with folks that get YOU, Whelp you've found that right place. We just don't get you We want YOU . w00t :) This group is about all things Geeky Heres a partial list: Comics and Novels · …

At this book club we will read and discuss books covered by NPR book reviews, author interviews, book series etc. Take a look at our past / upcoming reading list here: http://www.meetup.com/Cincinnati-NPR-Book-Club/files/ Our Book Club members receive 20% off on the selected book of the month - courtesy Joseph-Beth Booksellers!

Small group of screenplay writers to gather weekly at Findlay Market (Downtown) to discuss and critique screenplays. Connect with local directors and producers along with other writers in your community to help provide feedback. Set your own deadlines and use the group to help you keep your deadlines. Beginners to seasoned writers are welcome.

"Read for knowledge, write for skill, critique to learn." This is the motto of our group. Whether you're on your way to writing your first piece of fiction, or completing your planned trilogy, this group is open to all writers (and readers), be they amateurs or professionals. Share with us your stories and bring your favorite books for discussions. We look forward to having you.

A collective of people who are interested in the more scientific side of life.

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome!

This group is open to any and all gamers have an interest in the tabletop Shadowrun RPG system. Whether you are a 1st edition veteran or you have never even heard of it, all are welcome to join. Don't know what it is? The following excerpt from the Shadowrun wiki should explain everything: "Shadowrun is a cyberpunk-urban fantasy cross-genre role-playing game, set in the years 2050-2070 following a great cataclysm that has brought magic back to the world, just as it begins to embrace the marvels …

Welcome to the group! I've enjoyed helping to bring the board game community together for the past several years! I decided to take the next step and branch out into other activities (hence the plus). Gaming together is great for creating a bond, so why not expand on that? Board Games Plus is dedicated to providing a place to meet other gamers; and from those friendships, enjoy other hobbies as well. For example, we might check out movies, go hiking, or check out a concert. There are also those …

Meet fellow anime fans near you! Come to a local anime Meetup for fun, friends and conversation about your favorite anime/manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fiction! Whatever interests you about anime manga and video games is welcome here! The Indy Anime Underground works with some of the most prominent Anime Distributors in America to help bring free anime screenings in a theatrical setting to Central Indiana. Including Anime Eigo, Nozomi Entertainment, Media Blasters, Secti …

West Lafayette’s Young Women’s Book Club is a social organization, focused on great books & good wine, created to promote togetherness among our area’s young women.  Our vision is to provide a network of women to share ideas and opportunities through informal settings that promote fun and relaxation!  This group is for young women in the Lafayette and West Lafayette areas who enjoy reading-- whether you're an avid reader or just getting tired of the cereal box in the morning and want to try some …

We are a diverse group of people who enjoy both books and movies. Our group is unique in that we will read a book (usually yet to be released to film) and then watch the movie together (generally the week it opens or week after) and after watching the film, get together for really great discussion on the book and the movie. There is no stern format. The group leads the way of the discussion and everyone is open-minded. We generally meet on Saturday afternoons. Movies have been seen at Trader's P …

Ah, the other 1%. Tired of always being the loner? Of trying to explain to friends and acquaintances the finer points of your interest in meteorology, astronomy, creative writing, or post-modern science fiction and getting no where? Have you attempted to socialize and make friends - and are getting no where? Let's have a meeting of the minds! The Myers-Briggs type indicator INTJ, sometimes called the "Masterminds" are known for being highly intellectual and for having some difficulty in nor …

This group is dedicated to discussions of the darker side of fiction. Mystery, horror, sci-fi - anything that goes bump in the night. But we'll stray from the authors everyone knows, and discuss up and comers with a preference for local or regional names as well.

Now meeting in the Elwood hospital cafeteria at 7:00 pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

A group for people that love paranormal and fantasy romance (both adult and YA), want to discuss great books in the genre and socialize with like-minded readers. Plus great food.