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Peter Brett signing at Forbidden Planet Peter Brett signing at Forbidden Planet(0)
When:
February 26, 2013 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bloomsbury,London,Charing Cross,London,Greater London WC2H 8JR, UK

Tuesday 26 February 2013 18:00 –  

London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

Gaie Sebold signing at Forbidden Planet Gaie Sebold signing at Forbidden Planet(0)
When:
January 24, 2013 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bloomsbury,London,Charing Cross,London,Greater London WC2H 8JR, UK

Thursday 24 January 2013 18:00 –  

London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

Fantasy February – writing event near Buxton Fantasy February – writing event near Buxton(0)
When:
February 15, 2013 – Sunday all-day
Where:
Dove Valley Centre, Longnor SK17 0PR, UK
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FANTASY FEBRUARY
A residential writing weekend at Dove Valley Centre, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire
15th – 17th February 2013

Our spring residential weekend focuses on the imaginative landscapes of fantasy, combining a range of group and individual writing activities, free writing time and much more. FANTASY FEBRUARY is perfect for anyone wanting to break into this exciting area of fiction.

GUEST AUTHOR: Adrian Tchaikovsky – creator and author of the Shadows of the Apt series
www.shadowsoftheapt.com

Places cost just £150, including two nights’ accommodation, meals, tea/coffee throughout, goodie bag and a host of writing activities.

To book your place, contact Alex Davis at alexdavisevents@hotmail.co.uk

Daniel Polansky signing at Forbidden Planet Daniel Polansky signing at Forbidden Planet(0)
When:
October 16, 2012 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Ave, Camden Town,London,Greater London WC2H 8JR, UK

Tuesday 16 October 2012 18:00 –  

London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

Deborah Harkness talk and signing at Waterstones Nottingham Deborah Harkness talk and signing at Waterstones Nottingham(0)
When:
September 12, 2012 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Waterstones, 1A Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham,NG1 2GR, UK
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Waterstones Nottingham is pleased to announce an evening talk by Sunday Times bestselling author Deborah Harkness on Wednesday 12 September 2012 starting at 7pm. Tickets are priced at £5, or £3 with a Waterstones loyalty card.

The American scholar and internationally best-selling novelist will be visiting the UK to talk about her phenomenally popular books A Discovery of Witches and brand new sequel Shadow of Night. The first two epic volumes of The All Souls Trilogy – a sophisticated sequence full of magic, witches, vampires, demons and sweeping historical romance – have captured the imagination of millions of readers around the world. Waterstones Nottingham is delighted to announce an evening event with Deborah, here to answer questions on her work and discuss the research that goes into creating such a compelling world. This will be followed by a book signing.

The event takes place at Waterstones Nottingham,1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR (to book your tickets ring 0843 290 8525).

FILM4 FrightFest FILM4 FrightFest(0)
When:
August 23, 2012 – Tuesday all-day
Where:
Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London,Greater London WC2H 7NA, UK
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FILM 4 FrightFest
23 – 27 AUGUST 2012
Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London

FILM4 FrightFest is the UK’s premiere fantasy and horror film festival. The festival, now in its 12th year, attracts thousands of genre fans each August to the heart of London’s West End and the prestigious Empire Cinema, for five packed days of premieres, previews, personal appearances, signings and surprises.

http://www.frightfest.co.uk/2011corepages/index.html

James Barclay interviews Steven Erikson in Hull James Barclay interviews Steven Erikson in Hull(0)
When:
June 28, 2012 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Where:
Carnegie Heritage Centre, 342 Anlaby Rd, Hull,Kingston upon Hull HU3, UK

As part of the Humber Mouth Festival, in association with PS Publishing, a treat for fantasy-lovers. On Thursday 28 June 2012 at 7.30, costing just £5, at the Carnegie Heritage Centre, 342 Anlaby Road, Hull, Raven creator James Barclay will be interviewing fellow formidable fantasist Steven Erikson as the pair explore the contents of Steve’s Malazan novels – plus his seven PS novellas – and investigate the inspiration behind them. A special limited edition of Steve’s new Bauchelain and Korbal Broach novella, The Wurms of Blearmouth,  will be on sale at the event. It costs £19.99 . . . and Steve will be happy to sign copies.

Julianna Baggott talk and signing at Waterstones, Nottingham Julianna Baggott talk and signing at Waterstones, Nottingham(0)
When:
June 6, 2012 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Waterstones Nottingham, 1A Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham,NG1 2GR, UK

Waterstones Nottingham announces an evening talk with rising star of Science Fiction & Fantasy, the author of breakout novel PURE – Julianna Baggott

When: Wednesday 6 June 2012 at 7pm
Where: Waterstones, 1 – 5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR

Entry is free with ticket, available from the store or tel. 0843 290 8525

Still Hungry? Julianna Baggott is an award-winning poet, novelist, and young adult writer. She will be in store to discuss dystopian fiction, ‘The Hunger Games’, and her critically lauded post-apocalyptic adventure PURE – described as “startling and addictive”, “original and masterfully written”, “an important book, for adults young and old”, “a sublime novel” and “visceral and kinetic”. Don’t miss this chance to meet one of the genre’s newest and brightest stars.

For more information about this exciting free event please contact the Nottingham store.

Symposium: Narrative Voice in Historical and Fantasy Fiction Symposium: Narrative Voice in Historical and Fantasy Fiction(0)
When:
June 29, 2012 – all-day
Where:
Corsham Court, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0BZ, UK

Other Voices Other Times
Narrative Voice in Historical and Fantasy Fiction

The Centre for Contemporary Writing at Bath Spa University is holding a one-day interdisciplinary Symposium on Friday 29th June 2012 to explore the challenges of representing other worlds.

Confirmed speakers include:

  •     Marie-Louise Jensen
  •     Ian Mortimer
  •     Ashley Pharoah
  •     Fay Weldon CBE
  •     Gerard Woodward

with ‘textual interventions’ given for the day by leading fantasy and historical authors, including Hilary Mantel.

Key themes for the event are:

  • technical challenges – as in creating dialogue in an invented or reinvented world
  • ethical considerations – as in working with known facts, real-life characters and consensual understanding or as in choosing whether a voice should be heard or silenced
  • interpretive – as in attempting to bridge a conceptual gulf between the reader and an alternative mode of thought
  • subject and reader – who speaks and who listens?
  • particular challenges in writing for children or young adults

The symposium will produce an edited on-line anthology of papers, including readings by speakers, and an online forum for continuing discussion. Findings will also be presented at the Association of  Writing Programmes Annual Conference in Boston, Mass. in 2013, when international partners will be asked to join a discussion group towards an international conference.

The symposium will take place at:
Corsham Court Centre,
Corsham Court,
Corsham,
Wiltshire, SN13 0BZ.

http://othervoicesothertimes.com/

Sci-Fi, Comic & Fantasy Art Extravaganza in Bath Sci-Fi, Comic & Fantasy Art Extravaganza in Bath(0)
When:
May 19, 2012 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Repeats:
daily until May 20, 2012
Where:
Masonic Hall, 12 Old Orchard St, Bath,Bath and North East Somerset BA1 1JU, UK
Categories:

The Sci-Fi, Comic & Fantasy Art Extravaganza – Sat 19th & Sun 20th May 2012 (10.00am – 5.00pm) is being held at the Masonic Hall, 12 Orchard St, Bath BA1 1JU and is an absolute must to visit for all fans of Science Fiction, Comic or Fantasy.

JIM BURNS the internationally known Sci-Fi artist and book illustrator is Guest of Honour and will be exhibiting some of his fabulous work on both days. The exhibition, hosted by Roundstone Framing, gives visitors the opportunity to see art at its finest or to purchase some of this exceptional work.  Other well known names taking part are:

  • Graham Humphreys from London who is currently working for Hammer Horror on various projects
  • Andy Bigwood from Trowbridge – Sci-Fi digital artist and book illustrator
  • James Ledger from Bristol – Digital concept artist
  • Jennie Glybllad – Swedish freelance comic-book artist and illustrator
  • Andy York  from Melksham – Fantasy photographer
  • John Nankivell – Incredible fantasy artist
  • Sam Goddard & Michael Henderson – Steam Punk & Sci-Fi Sculptures
  • Sean Hewitt – Cornish Artist

Sci-Fi Books available for Sale – Comic Books – Art Demonstrations

FREE ENTRY TO EXHIBITION

Website: http://www.roundstoneframing.co.uk/news

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May 29 Wed
5:30 pm Writing Group at Alexandra Park Library, N22
Writing Group at Alexandra Park …
May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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7:00 pm Renegade Writers’ Group
Renegade Writers’ Group
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Renegade Writers is a writers’ group that meets every Wednesday (7.00pm-9.30pm) in a private room in the Red Lion, 18 Stoke Old Road, Hartshill Road, [...]
Jun 5 Wed
5:30 pm Writing Group at Alexandra Park Library, N22
Writing Group at Alexandra Park …
Jun 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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7:00 pm Renegade Writers’ Group
Renegade Writers’ Group
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Renegade Writers is a writers’ group that meets every Wednesday (7.00pm-9.30pm) in a private room in the Red Lion, 18 Stoke Old Road, Hartshill Road, [...]
Jun 10 Mon
8:00 pm Science Fiction Book Club (London) Meeting
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Jun 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Jun 12 Wed
5:30 pm Writing Group at Alexandra Park Library, N22
Writing Group at Alexandra Park …
Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Allen Ashley will be running a regular, weekly writing group at Alexandra Park Library, London N22 from Wednesday 19 September 2012. The group is called [...]
7:00 pm Renegade Writers’ Group
Renegade Writers’ Group
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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