F.A.C.T. Flash Fiction Contest

It’s that time of year again! ArmadilloCon’s Flash Fiction Contest is officially rebranded as the F.A.C.T. Flash Fiction Contest (F.A.C.T. being the group that brings you ArmadilloCon, the ArmadilloCon Writers’ Workshop and this Flash Fiction Contest). There’s a 1,000-word count limit in any genre of speculative fiction (Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror/Slipstream/etc.). This year’s theme word is tundra! The contest is open to any […]

Join Us at FACT’s Annual Meeting of the Membership

FACT’s Annual Meeting of the Membership is currently scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Menchaca Road Branch Library (5500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745). There will likely be socializing and a meal afterwards! The agenda will include the election of Board members for 2025. Here is the current list of the FACT Board members and officers. For more information, […]

Join Us at the February Board Meeting!

Can you join us at one of our monthly meetings? What would you like to see happen? Where can you help? Where is fandom going and what can our little literary-focused group do in that space? The next Board Meeting is Sat Feb 8 at 2 PM at the Spicewood Springs Branch Library. Come share your ideas and stay for socializing afterwards! The […]

Reading Group to Discuss The Green Man’s Heir

Want to talk about a great read with other booklovers? The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, Feb 3, at 7 PM CST to discuss The Green Man’s Heir by Juliet E. McKenna! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. To get the link (if not already on the mailing list), send an email to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are:

Reading Group to Discuss a Classic on Jan 20

Want to talk about a great read with other booklovers? The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, Jan 20, at 7 PM CST to discuss Things Will Never Be the Same by Howard Waldrop! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. To get the link (if not already on the mailing list), send an email to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are:

Let’s read the new Scalzi!

Want to talk about a great read with other booklovers? The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, Nov 4, at 7 PM CST to discuss Starter Villain by John Scalzi! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. To get the link (if not already on the mailing list), send an email to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are:

Happy Spooktober! Come Read Shirley Jackson with Us!

Want to talk about a great read with other booklovers? The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, Oct 21, at 7 PM CST to discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson! The meeting will be held online via Zoom. To get the link (if not already on the mailing list), send an email to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are:

Come Read Witch King by Martha Wells!

Want to talk about a great read with other booklovers? The FACT SF/F Reading Group will meet on Monday, September 16, at 7 PM CST to discuss Witch King by Martha Wells!  The meeting will be held online via Zoom. To get the link (if not already on the mailing list), send an email to reading at fact.org. Upcoming selections are: