Taken from the sci-fi aesthetics of UC San Diego’s iconic Geisel Library building, the UC San Diego Library is hosting a written/spoken word event: Short Tales from the Mothership! Writers should send fantasy or science fiction pieces of no more than 250 words to [email protected] by Friday, October 13. At the October 17 event you will have the opportunity to read your entry or have it read aloud for you. All are welcome to listen to these short stories from the beyond.

Short Tales from the Mothership is the third meeting of our micro-fiction project. We’ll identify further writing goals and look for future co-hosts that evening, but mostly, we’ll be celebrating an elegant genre by listening to short tales from fellow futurists, time-travelers, inventors, artists, and writers.

This evening is inspired by the short postcard stories that magazine editor George Hay encouraged in the 1970s. He dared such authors as Arthur C. Clarke to send sci-fi stories that easily fit onto a postcard. Otherworldly libations from our refreshment laboratory will be served along with live Theremin and synthesizer musical interludes. This event is hosted by the UC San Diego Library in partnership with The Writing + Critical Expression Hub at the Teaching + Learning Commons.