The Chicago Speculative Fiction Writers are currently in the space port undergoing reconstruction. But when S.S. Speculative is in warp, we are a group of eclectic lovers of science fiction writing and genre fiction who are striving to fulfill our d…

“ My name is Ashley Braun and I represent Elan Relationships-the premier matchmaking agency in Chicago as well as The Social Network and Esse Chicago. Our clients are a powerful network of successful professionals .... ”

“ I guess I'm just looking to meet some new peeps. I'm big into writing and listening to music, fantasy novels, computers, video-games...ya, i'm a big dork. ”

“ I'm just someone trying to tell his stories and have fun. ”

“ Hi There, very new to the goth scene. Always felt a connection to it. Growing up in my neighborhood i.e Logan Square anything mentioning goth was "bad" now that i'm all grown up, I do whatever the hell I want and I want to immerse myself fully now. ”

“ Well I'm just myself chasing after my dreams and goals. I'm 19, white, slender, and a little insane. I am a mechanic but I love to race cars and sport bikes. I'm trying to go pro so I can get to race in the Moto GP. www.myspace.com/ngivens ”

“ I recently discovered BoardGameGeek and was awestruck by the amazing possibilities of the medium. I've played a lot of video games, and a few non-mainstream board games, but I haven't yet opened my copy of Puerto Rico. I probably fall more to the Ame ”

“ I'm a gothic industrial musician who dresses in Gothic Lolita fashion. I love comic books, and I speak Japanese. ”

“ I want local Inline Skating and Blading Meetups because I love rollerblading!! I go as often as I can, mainly for exercise but also for fun and SPEED!! ”

“ 23, single, just started going to Buddhist temple services ”

“ I feel this would be a great experience for everyone involved, it would be a great way to meet new people of different backgrounds, who all share a common bond. ”

“ Hey, I'm Cattari. Or Mike. Or Cattari-kun. Or 'That freak who loves anime and manga and draws it too. He should get a life.' Yeah, that's me. ^.^ I love anime, manga and drawing. Someday I hope to be a OEL manga artist and publish my story '9Livz'. ”

“ hey i been looking at anime for years but really got back into when a freind showed me one piece and naruto now im going back to see what i missed in my 4 years absented i just started looking at welcome to n.h.k ”

“ Hey~! My name is Caroline, I'm nineteen and have been into anime my whole life, thanks to my dad. I look forward to getting to know everyone better and getting into some new anime. ^_^ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet the faces and brains behind the Chicago Muslim community. ”

“ Hello. My name is Kay Engstrom. I have been a member of other Chicagoland clubs in the past but am looking for something more local to where I live. My first anime convention was the first Animecon in 1991 in San Jose, CA. I have been attending anime ”

“ My name is Sabrina. I been drawing anime for about 2 years. I thought I share my drawings with you. I am so exited to meet you. ”

“ My name is Natalie. I' 24 years old and I live on the Southside of Chicago. My inerest in anime started when I was very young (sometimes I watched something that was ”

“ Hi.. i'm pretty much new in this community and was hoping to meet anime fans in the area. been a fan since I was 10 years old... hope to meet you guys ^_^ ”

“ Hi,I'm Seah;.. I'm from korea, and I love animation. My favorites are...........um... Darker than Black,Full metal panic,Suzumiya,Samurai Kyou,Gundam siries(especially Seed and MS08),Code Geass.. and... I also love Japanese language. ”

“ A couple of my favorites are Samurai X, Full Metal Panic and Voices from a Distant Star. I like love hina, full metal panic, dual, chobits, trigun, Weiss Kreutz, Hunter X Hunter, Escaflowne. After my collection was stolen, I just download anime. ”

“ space monkey ninja pirate ”

“ Hola. Soy una chica que adora las cosas bien confeccionadas pero más que eso me fascinan las aventuras y los riesgos. ”

“ i like anime and i want to meet other people who like to dress up or role play as much as i do ”

“ I love dressing up( as in halloween, random costumes, themes and cosplay.) yet i can't find any group things near me-Except the Con in rosemont, but i always miss signups. Would totally particapate in one of these ”

“ ask me ”

“ I own and operate the only licensed gaming center in Chicago. We also sell toys, including Japanese toys. I have a large collection of classic anime rpg games. I would love to host tournaments, anime viewing events, and more. I would like to help. ”

“ I hope to run a store of my own completely geared to the lolita, decora, and cyber looks that NEED to become more widely known in America. I live in the Milwaukee area and frequent Brookfield Square and Mayfair Mall often, I would love to meet you!! ”

“ I'm a teenager from the suburbs of Chicago who absolutely loves anime. I want to meet others who do too and like similar things. I've never been to a Cosplay, but I would like to go for my first one in my hometown w/ all the other awesome fans. :D ”

“ I'm a 25 year old Account Manager at a marketing agency. I enjoy anime, wii games, going out with friends, traveling, and drawing. I am interested in meeting people with similar interest as well as networking, talking marketing, and learning japanese ”

“ Hello everyone! My name is Meg, I'm 18 and live in the Milwaukee area. I really just want to meet as many people as I can to cosplay or LARP with... I need some other nerds to hang out with :3 ”

“ I have always been a huge bookworm and when I started to get into Anime it poured over into Manga. While discussing the Anime's is great, there should also be a place to discuss the Manga because the stories often deviate from each other. ”

“ I've lived in Chicago all my life and am a long time anime fan, looking to discuss my interest in anime with others with similar interests... preferably over a drink. ”

“ ........... if you want to know,. just ask, ”

“ I want to meet local people who are into the same thing as me,..i'm looking for new friends!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is hard finding people who share my unique musical tastes. ”

“ Hello, Watashi wa Jeremy Desu. I am learning Japanese for my job and I would love to be able to meet some more people and share experiences. Doozo Yurushiku. ”

“ Been in Chi Town 4 A Week Looking for fun People that like my lifestyle. Which is Asian girls and the costume life. I try too be low key about it but since im new to the town Im more liberal about it. Thanks AKA Duck ”

“ Hi. I'm Anna and I'm a anime fanatic. ^^;;; I live in Chicago, Illionis and I have a hard time finding anime lovers in my part of time. -.-; I like to draw anime style as well as make fanfiction. Also a Death Note fangirl of sorts. ”

“ Hi, everyone! I would love to have a FRUiTS or harajuku meetup by me, because I love Japanese fashion and would love to meet others who love it like I do! ”

“ I want to see someone else that likes stuff like this. I go to a school called Downers Grove South. If anyone wants to contact me, e-mail me at DarkWolf1331@yahoo.com, or IM me at AIM- Joeyjoe1331, YAHOO- Darkwolf1331, MSN- Joeyjoe1331@hotmail.com ”

“ Looking for DDR players and otaku to hang out with in the area. ”