First off all, I know it's been way too long since my last blog, for a host of reasons - partly it's just been busy, and partly it's been trying to have a bit of chill-out time after a very busy June and July. But anyway, things are fully back in the swing now for the remainder of the year, with a whole host of exciting events to come, and having had a month off in August, Alt.Fiction will be back with a bang in September with two fantastic events taking place two nights in a row!
First of all, we'll be at Derby QUAD on the 14th September hosting AN EVENING WITH CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, in association with our good friends at Gollancz. Christopher is one of the UK's most acclaimed SF authors, with a host of incredible titles behind him including The Prestige, The Separation, The Glamour and many more. This event celebrates the release of his latest title, THE ISLANDERS, which will be on sale at the event two weeks before it hits bookshops! We'll be presenting a reading and Q+A from 7pm, followed by a signing, as well as screening THE PRESTIGE with an introduction from Christopher. A fantastically exciting evening all around, if you ask me...
Not wanting to rest on our laurels, the very next night (15th September) we'll be heading over to Leicester Phoenix Square to be joined by ROBERT RANKIN, again courtesy of the folks at Gollancz. Robert has long been one of the top names in comic fantasy, accruing a larger cult following with each release. This event marks the release of his latest title, THE MECHANICAL MESSIAH AND OTHER MARVELS OF THE MODERN AGE, with a reading, Q+A and signing. I can't wait for this one, as Robert has a reputation as a thoroughly entertaining speaker, so I'm looking forward to seeing him in action!
You can check out the details on the event with Christopher Priest at
and the details for Robert Ranking are up at
So come and join us for one (or both) of these great nights!
More to follow shortly, including more events for October and November...
Cheers
Alex
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