Scribal Gathering and Other Worlds

Morning all,

Moving into the second week of freelancing, and two events to talk about - one just gone and one coming up!

This Saturday was the Scribal Gathering at the Nottingham Contemporary and Alt.Fiction took part with a panel on sci-fi and fantasy writing and art. I was able to chair a great panel featuring author Damien Walter, graphic novel and cover artist Neil Roberts and author and art commissioner Darius Hinks. It was an interesting angle to come in at, as the genre obviously has a strong visual element with its otherwordly and fantastical elements, so it was good to have the chance to explore this. Topics included art as inspiration, book covers, graphic novels and e-books, so you can certainly say we covered a lot in half an hour! Thanks to James and Aly for inviting us along to be part of the programme, and to Neil, Damien and Darius for taking part.

Next on my horizon, just under two weeks from now, is Other Worlds. This event is a collaborative effort between Alt.Fiction and Tor UK, and I'm pleased to be welcoming authors Peter F Hamilton, Mark Charan Newton, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Tony Ballantyne for the day. I've attached the full booking details below, but if you're interested in a great afternoon of SF and fantasy discussion, signings and freebies then come and join us!


Tor UK and Alt.Fiction present
Other Worlds
Derby Quad, Market Place, Derby,
Saturday 6th Nov, 1pm-4pm
Tickets £8 (£6 concession) from QUAD box office on 01332 290606 or at www.derbyquad.co.uk/other-worlds

Other Worlds offers panel discussions, giveaways and signings and is an ideal event for both readers and writers of science-fiction and fantasy. Authors appearing are the UK's best-selling SF author PETER F HAMILTON, Shadows of the Apt writer ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY, rising fantasy star MARK CHARAN NEWTON and author of the Recursion trilogy and the Penrose series TONY BALLANTYNE. For the latest updates visit Derby Quad's website at www.derbyquad.co.uk/other-worlds

Other Worlds workshops
Sat 6th Nov, 11am-12pm
Tickets £3. Numbers are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Other Worlds is also proud to present a pair of writing workshops. Both workshops will take place at 11am-12pm at QUAD and can be booked at the box office details as above.
Science-fiction writing workshop with TONY BALLANTYNE
Fantasy writing workshop with MARK CHARAN NEWTON

Alt.Fiction is a trading name of Writing East Midlands. For more information visit www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk


Hopefully I'll see at least some of you there!

Thanks a lot

Alex