A message from Eastern Regional Director Diane Turnshek:

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America will hold the annual New York Reception for those in the publishing field on Monday, November 8, 2004 at the Society of Illustrators (www.societyillustrators.org), 128 East 63rd Street, New York City, from 7:30 PM to midnight. Professional colleagues and significant others welcome. Please RSVP with the names in your party to Jane Jewell, SFWA Executive Director, at: 888-322-7392 or execdir@sfwa.org (or by mail to P. O. Box 877, Chestertown MD 21620-0877).

This event was renamed from "Authors&Editors Reception" since genre publishers, agents and professional illustrators are also invited.

All SFWA members are welcome to attend. Semi-formal attire suggested. It's an open bar reception, not a dinner; most authors arrange to go out to dinner in groups beforehand. Unfortunately, the building is not handicapped accessible. Link to Ellen Datlow's pictures from last year's event: www.datlow.com/gallery/sfwa03.html

Discussion this event on the sff.net newgroup, including suggested places to stay: sff.private.sfwa.the-new-york-reception

Three nearby hotels:

The Regency Hotel
(four and half stars)
540 Park Avenue at 61st Street
$359 for a standard room, one or two people (a king or two twin beds). The Regency, a Loews hotel, is a luxurious enclave offering luxurious accommodations and great facilities.

The Lowell Hotel
28 E. 63rd Street
$415.00 standard single queen
The Lowell is located between Park and Madison Avenues one block from Central Park within walking distance of the Midtown business district in the heart of Madison Avenue.

The Melrose Hotel (formerly the Barbizon Hotel)
140 East 63rd Street
Petite room for one or two people, double bed $228.00
Standard room for one or two people, double bed $268.00
The Melrose Hotel occupies a privileged location on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, just three blocks from Central Park, Barney's and Bloomingdales.

Rates stated are Internet rates from hotels.com as of October 19; there are no special SFWA hotel rates for this event.

Posted October-20-2004