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Alt.Fiction
moves into its second year with another day of readings, workshops, discussions
and book launches featuring the UK's finest talent in science-fiction, fantasy
and horror writing. A must for both genre readers and prospective writers. The
Alt.Fiction ticket gives you access to all four rooms and a choice of thirty
sessions throughout the day, as well as book and merchandise sales in the foyer
area.
As well as Stephen Hunt, HarperCollins' lead fantasy and science fiction author for 2007 (and the founder of the world's oldest and (2nd) most popular SFF site, www.SFcrowsnest.com), & the launch of his new novel The Court of the Air, this year's Alt.Fiction guest list includes Iain M Banks, Harry Harrison, Graham Joyce, Ramsey Campbell, Mike Carey and many more …
Darwin Suite
12:00-12:45 James Barclay
and Mark Chadbourn
Readings and Q+A
1:00-1:45 Peter Hamilton
and Tony Ballantyne
Readings and Q+A
2:00-2:45 Chaz Brenchley
and Juliet McKenna
Readings and Q+A
3:00-3:45 George Walkley,
John Jarrold and John Berlyne (moderator)
Publishing in Science-Fiction and Fantasy
Panel Discussion and Q+A
4:00-4:45 Harry Harrison
Interview and Q+A (by Paul Tomlinson)
BREAK
6:00-6:45 Ramsey Campbell
Reading and Q+A
7:00-7:45 Mike Carey
Reading and Q+A
8:00-8:45 Iain M Banks
Reading and Q+A
Reception Suite
12:00-12:45 Adam Nevill
and Tim Lebbon
Making the Breakthrough
Readings and Audience Discussion
1:00-1:45 – Author(s)
TBC
Bloody Books Launch
Book Launch
2:00-2:45 John Berlyne,
John Jarrold and Stephen Hunt
Classics of Science-Fiction
Panel Discussion and Audience Discussion
3:00-3:45 Paul Finch and
Graham Joyce
Scriptwriting
Panel Discussion and Q+A
4:00-4:45 Stan Nicholls,
Sarah Ash and Deborah J Miller
Writing Fantasy
Panel Discussion and Audience Discussion
BREAK
6:00-6:45 Sean Wright, Andrew
Hook, Chris Teague and Pete Crowther
The World of Small Presses
Panel Discussion and Q+A
7:00-7:45 Tim Lebbon, Mark
Morris and Sarah Pinborough
Horror
Readings and Audience Discussion
8:00-8:45 Pete Crowther
Dark Fantasy
Readings and Audience Discussion
45 Suite
12:00-12:45 Stephen
Hunt
Voyager Launch
Book Launch
1:00-1:45 Steve Dean
Hadesgate Launch
Book Launch
2:00-2:45 Peter Bell
Supernatural Tales Launch
Book Launch
3:00-3:45 Jonathan Green
and Rebecca Levene
Abaddon Launch
Book Launch
4:00-5:00 Paul Kane, Tony
Richards, James Cooper and Sean Wright
Pendragon, Elastic and Crowswing Launch
Bumper Book Launch
Reception Suite Annex
12:00-12:45 Paul Kane and
Marie O’Regan
Monsters/Demons in Horror
Workshop session
1:00-1:45 Chaz Brenchley/Juliet
McKenna
Approaching editors
Workshop Session
2:00-2:45 Alison Davies
Visions of Horror
Workshop session
3:00-3:45 James Barclay
Fighting Words
Workshop session
4:00-4:45 Mike Carey
Writing for Comics/Graphic Novels
Audience Discussion
BREAK
6:00-6:45 Harry Harrison
Writing Science-Fiction
Workshop session
7:00-7:45 Graham Joyce
Topic TBC
Workshop session
Alt.Fiction is made up of a number of different types of sessions, each of which offers something different to the next. Here’s what you can expect from the sessions on the day.
Readings - The
author or authors will read a segment from one of their books.
Q+A- This is your chance to pose a question to authors or panellists, which
they will in turn answer.
Interview - A one-on-one sessions featuring a knowledgeable individual conducting an interview with an author.
Audience Discussion - More interactive than a Q+A, this is your chance to raise points you would like addressed and discussed. More of an open forum on the relevant topic.
Book Launch - These sessions will offer information on new releases and readings from these books. The sessions will close with the chance to meet the authors and publishers.
Panel Discussion - A discussion on the relevant topic among the members of the panel.
Workshop session - Workshops present the opportunity for you to get new ideas for writing and tips from leading writers. These will often involve practical exercises, so bring you pen and paper (and a willing attitude)!!
How to get there:
http://www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk/LocationVenue/
Where to stay over:
http://www.hotels.uk.com/accommodation/hotels-accommodation-uk/Derby/Derby_hotels.htm
Need more details?
DERBY ASSEMBLY ROOM BOX
OFFICE:
Tel: 01332 255800
Fax: 01332 255446
or email: boxoffice@derby.gov.uk
The conference organiser's blog
http://altfiction2007.blogspot.com/