Jasper Fforde switched to writing from a career in the film industry and has been publishing his novels since 2001. His first book, The Eyre Affair, kicked off the Thursday Next series, which is still ongoing and include Lost in a Good Book, The Well of Lost Plots, Something Rotten (which was nominated by the British Fantasy Society for Best Novel in 2005) and First Among Sequels.

On top of Thursday Next Jasper has also published the Nursery Crime series (The Big Over Easy and Forth Bear, again with more to come). Jasper will be publishing his next book, Shades of Grey, in December 2009, starting a new series.



Jasper will be visiting the Birmingham Science Fiction Group to talk about his works. This will take place on Friday 14th May 2010 at 8pm (entry from 7.30pm).

Due to Jasper’s popularity tickets need to be bought for this visit in advance. They accept payment by cheque, PO or Paypal; please email bhamsfgroup@yahoo.co.uk, or ring 07845 897760 for details of the latter and to book your place.

Please book by 31st March to avoid disappointment, as the group cannot guarantee any sales after this date. Price: £4 BSFG members, £5 non-members.