Evie Manieri and Leanna Renee Hieber will participate in the NYRSF Readings curated by Ron Hogan on May 7.

Evie Manieri has a degree in Medieval History and Theatre from Wesleyan University. Blood’s Pride is her first novel. She lives in New York City.

Leanna Renee Hieber is the author of award-winning Gaslamp Fantasy, such as the Strangely Beautiful saga, the Magic Most Foul saga and the forthcoming Eterna Files from Tor. She has been featured in anthologies such as Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells.

Ron Hogan helped create the literary Internet when he launched Beatrice in 1995. His latest website, The Handsell, recruits authors and independent booksellers to make personalized recommendations for readers based on the books they already love.

This session of the NYRSF Readings takes place May 7 at the SoHo Gallery for Digital Art (see info below). Doors open 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $7.

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The NY Review of SF Readings
presents
Evie Manieri
Leanna Renee Hieber
guest curator
Ron Hogan

Tuesday, May 7th — doors open 6:30 PM

$7 suggested donation

The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art

(address and links below)

 It is hard to believe that we’re already up to our May reading, and it’s time to decide whether we’ll have a Summer series after June, or take our traditional break.  But not without some fine season finales, courtesy of guest curator Ron Hogan.

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Evie Manieri has a degree in Medieval History and Theatre from Wesleyan University.  BLOOD’S PRIDE is her first novel. She lives in New York City with her husband, her daughter, a drowsy dog and a badly spoiled parakeet.  She maintains a site at http://www.eviemanieri.com/?page_id=98/

Leanna Renee Hieber is an actress, playwright, and the author of award-winning Gaslamp Fantasy, such as the Strangely Beautiful saga, the Magic Most Foul saga and the forthcoming Eterna Files from Tor. She has been featured in anthologies such as Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells and her books have been translated into many languages. She may be found online at http://leannareneehieber.com

Ron Hogan helped create the literary Internet when he launched Beatrice in 1995. His latest website, http://TheHandsell.com, recruits authors and independent booksellers to make personalized recommendations for readers based on the books they already love. He lives in Queens.

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The New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series provides performances from some of the best writers in science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, etc.  The series usually takes place the first Tuesday of every month, but maintains flexibility in time and space, so be sure to stay in touch through the mailing list, the Web, and Facebook .

We will have free refreshments, some books for sale, a raffle for all who donate for admission, and freebies at the Jenna Table.

After the event, please join us as we treat our readers for dinner and drinks nearby.

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Jim Freund is Producer and Executive Curator of The New York Review of Science Fiction Readings.  He has been involved in producing radio programs of and about literary sf/f since 1967.  His long-running live radio program, Hour of the Wolf, broadcasts and streams every Wednesday night/Thursday morning from 1:30-3:00 AM.  Programs are available by stream for 2 weeks after broadcast.  (Check http://hourwolf.com, follow @JimFreund, or join the Hour of the Wolf group on Facebook for details.)

The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art (www.sohodigart.com)  is dedicated to re-establishing SoHo as an international center for the development of new artistic forms, concepts and ideas.  A screens-instead-of-canvases approach allows a wide selection of art from around the world which would otherwise never make it to the City.  The SGDA is available for private gatherings and events of all kinds.  For bookings call (800) 420-5590 or visit http://sohogallerynyc.com .

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WHEN:
Tuesday, May 7th
Doors open at 6:30 — event begins at 7

WHERE:
The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
138 Sullivan Street  (between Houston & Prince St.)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=138+Sullivan+St.+New+York+NY+10012

HOW:
By Subway
6, C, E to Spring St.; A, B D or F to West 4th; 1 train to Houston St; or R, W to Prince St.
There are many convenient bus lines that come within a couple of blocks of the gallery.  Use the link above for an interactive transit map.
 
LINKS:
http://hourwolf.com/nyrsf
http://www.facebook.com/groups/157561920945872/