Memorabilia
NEC Birmingham

24 – 25 November 2012

Guests – Autographs – Dealers – And more!

http://www.memorabilia.co.uk/birmingham/

Discovering Alternative Genres
Monday 8 October 2012, 7 – 8.30pm
The Custard Factory Theatre, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA
£8 / £5

Science-fiction, fantasy and the spaces in between
With an ever-expanding readership, and fascinating new subgenres emerging all the time, we are entering a golden age for genre fiction. Join us for a night exploring the meaning and boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy today.

This panel discussion features bestselling science-fiction writer Peter F. Hamilton (The Commonwealth Saga and The Void Trilogy), million-selling fantasy novelist Stan Nicholls (Orcs: First Blood and Orcs: Bad Blood), young adult author Janet Edwards (Earth Girl) and author and publisher Mez Packer (The Game Is Altered) who is one of two writers creating the narrative for the Festival’s Reliable Witness project.

This is the ideal event for those with an existing interest in this popular field, as well as the perfect introduction for those wanting to know more about these varied and long-lasting genres.

To book please call the BOX on 0121 245 4455 or visit the Birmingham Book Festival website:
http://www.birminghambookfestival.org/discovering-alternative-genres-3780/

This Is Horror is proud to present a brand new evening of horror literature at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham as part of Shock & Gore 2012. Award-winning horror author and crowd favourite Jasper Bark plays host to special guests David Moody, Conrad Williams and Sam Stone, three acclaimed authors who will be answering questions from the audience and reading excerpts from their work.

The event kicks off at 6PM on Sunday July 8.
Tickets are priced at £7, £4.80 concs, £12.80 sofas.

For more information and tickets please visit This Is Horror at Shock & Gore, The Electric Cinema, 47 – 49 Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DY

Birmingham author David Moody wrote the Hater and Autumn books, the latter of which he published online. The book became a sensation, eventually being downloaded by half a million readers and spawning a series of sequels and a 2009 movie starring Dexter Fletcher and David Carradine, while film rights to the Hater series have been snapped up by director Guillermo del Toro.

Conrad Williams is the author of seven novels, four novellas and a collection of short stories. He has won two major prizes for his novels – one was the winner of the August Derleth award for Best Novel (British Fantasy Awards 2010), while The Unblemished won the International Horror Guild Award for Best Novel in 2007, beating the shortlisted Stephen King on both occasions.

Award winning author Sam Stone’s first novel won the Silver Award for Best Horror Novel in ForeWord Magazine’s book of the year awards in 2007. In September 2008, the novel was re-edited and republished by The House of Murky Depths as Killing Kiss. The sequels, Futile Flame and Demon Dance, went on to become finalists in the same awards, and both novels were later shortlisted for The British Fantasy Society Awards.

Saturday 26 May 2012 13:00 –   14:00

Birmingham Store, 38 Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 7LA

INSURGENCE: THE RECKONING

Introducing our 4th Insurgence Convention dedicated to the successful US TV show “The Vampire Diaries”.

We are pleased to announce that we are holding our 4th Convention under the name INSURGENCE: THE RECKONING. Insurgence 4 is a 3-day convention for The Vampire Diaries fans with Guest Talks, Photo and Autograph sessions, Evening Entertainment and lots of fun! It takes place on the weekend of 22 – 24 June 2012 and we are returning to the fantastic Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel adjacent to the NEC Complex in Birmingham.

GUESTS OF HONOUR
We are pleased to welcome an exciting line up of guests for Insurgence 4. Further information can be found on our guests page. Our current line up of guests include PAUL WESLEY (STEFAN), IAN SOMERHALDER (DAMON), DANIEL GILLIES (ELIJAH), MALESE JOW (ANNA) and TORREY DEVITTO (DR MEREDITH FELL)

Website:  http://www.rogueevent.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=1097

THE 11th HOUR is a 3-day celebration of Matt Smith’s tenure as the 11th Doctor

The event will feature:

• guest talks
• photo and autograph sessions
• competitions
• parties
• and much more

15 -17 June 2012 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel.

Matt Smith and Alex Kingston will be guests at the event.

Website: http://www.starfury.co.uk/

Middle-earth Weekend 2012
Cebrating 75 years of The Hobbit
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012
at Sarehole Mill within The Shire Country Park

Venue:
Recreation Ground,
Sarehole Mill,
Cole Bank Road,
Hall Green,
Birmingham,
B13 0BD

Open 11am to 5pm each day.

This year sees the 75th anniversary since the publication of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. It seems fitting, therefore, to celebrate this event at the weekend with all things Hobbity.

Second breakfasts will of course be available throughout the weekend!

Archery, dragons, drama, re-enactments and medieval crafts feature again, but we also hope to introduce some interesting new activities to the weekend this year. Put the dates in your diary and return now and then to the website for updates.

Admission FREE!

http://www.middleearthweekend.org.uk/

It’s all about GLEE at STARFURY: G2! After the success of G1, Starfury is holding another unofficial three day convention for fans of GLEE! It’s 100% Unofficial and it’s 100% Glee! Featuring:
• guest talks
• photo and autograph sessions
• competitions
• parties
• and much more

http://www.starfury.co.uk/

THRONE CON is a 3 day celebration of the TV series GAME OF THRONES, and other fantasy shows such as LEGEND OF THE SEEKER, MERLIN and SPARTACUS. Featuring:
• guest talks
• photo and autograph sessions
• competitions
• parties
• and much more

http://www.starfury.co.uk/

The 11th Hour is a 3 day celebration of Matt Smith‘s tenure as the 11th Doctor. The event will featuring:

• guest talks
• photo and autograph sessions
• competitions
• parties
• and much more

http://www.starfury.co.uk/11