The following launches are scheduled to take place during the course of the convention weekend. A full programme grid will go online before the event, but a preview can be seen on the programme page now, along with details of Masterclasses, interviews etc.
FRIDAY 30th September:
5:00pm - 6:00pm in Bar Rogue:
The British Fantasy Society kicks the launches off with the launch of the BFS' fortieth anniversary anthology, FULL FATHOM FORTY.
For forty years the British Fantasy Society has been promoting and appreciating fantastic fiction in all its guises. Now, to celebrate the many worlds of wonder and terror, the BFS presents an anthology of forty works by members and friends of the Society past and present. Here you will find angels and vampires, werewolves and killers, magicians and gentlemen, alien worlds and urban nightmares. Let the British Fantasy Society be your guide through a selection of the best fiction to be found on this world ... or beyond!
Copies will be available for current members to take, and for non-members to buy, and many of the contributors will be at the convention over the course of the weekend, so this is a great opportunity to track them down to get your copy personally signed.
9:00pm to 10:00pm in Bar Rogue
PS Publishing will be launching RED GLOVES by Christopher Fowler, LONG SHADOWS, NIGHTMARE LIGHT by Mark Morris, OSAMA by Lavie Tidhar; GUTSHOT, edited by Conrad Williams and DARK DREAMS, PALE HORSES by Rio Youers. Further details to follow.
10:00pm to 11:00pm in Bar Rogue
Newcon Press will be launching CYBER CIRCUS by Kim Lakin-Smith, and DIARY OF A WITCHCRAFT SHOP by Trevor Jones and Liz Williams.
Saturday 1st October:
10:00am to 11:00am in the Regency Lounge
There will be a Hellbound Hearts signing, with authors/editors Peter Atkins, Simon Clark, Stephen Jones, Paul Kane, Tim Lebbon, Mark Morris, Marie O'Regan, Sarah Pinborough, Nicholas Vince, Conrad Williams in attendance.
10:00am to 11:00am in Bar Rogue
Proxima Books will be launching their imprint with two titles: Jonathon Pinnock's MRS DARCY VERSUS THE ALIENS, and Charles Christian's collection THIS IS THE QUICKEST WAY DOWN. Refreshments will be available.
11:00am to 12:00pm in the Regency Lounge
Angry Robot will be launching Peter Crowther's novel, DARKNESS FALLING, book one in the Forever Twilight series. Refreshments will be available.
11:00am to 12:00pm in Bar Rogue
TELOS PUBLISHING AND THE HOUSE OF MURKY DEPTHS PRESENT
SAM STONE'S COFFEE MORNING
Launching her new vampire novel HATEFUL HEART and her anthology ZOMBIES IN NEW YORK AND OTHER BLOODY JOTTINGS, Sam Stone invites everyone for a refreshing cup of tea or coffee on the Saturday morning of FantasyCon.
HATEFUL HEART is the fourth in Sam's acclaimed and award winning Vampire Gene series of novels. In this, Lilly, Gabriele and Caesare encounter a terrifying threat from the past, one which seems intent in wiping vampires from the face of the Earth.
ZOMBIES IN NEW YORK AND OTHER BLOODY JOTTINGS features thirteen stories of horror and passion, and six mythological and erotic poems from the pen of the new Queen of Vampire fiction. The stories have already received film interest from America, and Sam's work is shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award this year in both the Best Novel and Best Short Fiction categories.
David J. Howe will also be launching his first collection, TALESPINNING.
TALESPINNING is the first fiction collection from editor, publisher and writer David J Howe. Encompassing short stories, screenplays, and extracts from other pieces, talespinning is a fascinating dip into the unknown. If vampires, imaginary dogs, time-travelling ghosts and wishes that come true appeal, then this collection has something for you!
12:00pm to 1:00pm in the Ballroom, the Royal York Hotel
Special Guest Christopher Paolini will be launching INHERITANCE, the newest novel in the Inheritance series. Christopher will also be signing at the event.
1:00pm to 2:00pm in the Regency Lounge
Alchemy Press/Airgedlámh will be launching Peter Atkins' new collection, RUMOURS OF THE MARVELLOUS. Refreshments will be available.
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1:00pm to 2:00pm in Bar Rogue
Book Launch Party celebrating the launch of Spirit of Shehaios, Book 3 of the Shaihen Heritage trilogy by S.A. Rule.
Join Sue for wine and CAKE!, plus a live performance by Pig's Ear of an extract from 'The Song That Is Forever Sung', a unique celebration of storytelling in words and music.
2:00pm to 3:00pm in the Regency Lounge
Join Solaris Books for a celebration of the best in genre. Between 2-3pm on Saturday in the Regency Lounge, Solaris are offering you the chance to get your hands on free copies of selected titles, meet the authors and have a drink on us. Titles available will be The Concrete Grove by Gary McMahon, Redlaw by James Lovegrove, Kultus by Richard Ford, Regicide by Nicholas Royle, House of Fear edited by Jonathan Oliver, The Noise Within by Ian Whates, Loss of Separation by Conrad Williams and Dangerous Waters by Juliet E. McKenna. So come and mingle with the great and the good of the Solaris stable and get your hands on some of the finest genre fiction around.
2:00pm to 3:00pm in Bar Rogue
Christopher Priest will be launching his new novel, THE ISLANDERS - his first novel since the Arthur C. Clarke award-winning THE SEPARATION. Refreshments will be available.
3:00pm to 4:00pm in the Regency Lounge
Kim Newman and Guy Adams launch their latest titles, Professor Moriarty - The Hound of the D'Urbervilles and Sherlock Holmes: Breath of God.
Join the authors for a complimentary drink to celebrate the launch of these two books, and have your copies signed! 3pm in the Regency Lounge this Saturday.
Professor Moriarty - The Hound of the D’Urbervilles by Kim Newman
Imagine the twisted evil twins of Holmes and Watson and you have the dangerous duo of Prof. James Moriarty and Colonel Sebastian ‘Basher’ Moran. Together they run London crime, owning police and criminals alike. A hugely enjoyable, and fiercely clever romp from acclaimed novelist Kim Newman.
Sherlock Holmes: Breath of God by Guy Adams
A brand-new original novel, detailing a thrilling new case for the acclaimed detective. While pursuing the case, Holmes and Watson have to travel to Scotland to meet with the one person they have been told can help, the notorious Aleister Crowley.
3:00pm to 4:00pm in Bar Rogue
Screaming Dreams is pleased to announce two new titles: 'Lest You Should Suffer Nightmares' by Johnny Mains - A biography of Herbert van Thal. PPC hardback edition, limited to 100 copies, signed by the author and cover artist (Les Edwards). Also being launched is Hunter's Moon, the debut novella by Charlotte Bond. A relaxing holiday in a quiet French village takes on a darker turn of events. Paperback edition.
Along with the usual free drinks on offer at the launch party, apparently there's going to be home-made fudge too!
Alongside these, Pendragon Press will be launching chapbooks The Joy of Technology by Roy Gray and Isabel Jane by Catherine Dale, as well as Gary Greenwood's short novel Kingston to Cable.
4:00pm to 5:00pm in the Regency Lounge
THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW HORROR VOLUME 22
5:00pm to 6:00pm in the Regency Lounge
PS Publishing will be launching ROTTEN ROW by Chaz Brenchley; GHOSTS KNOW and INHABITANT OF THE LAKE by Ramsey Campbell; THE BUTTERFLY MAN and other stories by Paul Kane and WAKE UP AND DREAM by Ian R. MacLeod.
8:00pm to 9:30pm in the Ballroom, Royal York Hotel (next door to the Convention hotel)
Quercus Books and Jo Fletcher Books will be launching various titles at this party, including: LITTLE STAR by John Ajvide Lindqvist, A BOOK OF HORRORS ed. by Stephen Jones and more, and authors will be on hand to sign books. Wear your Convention name badge to gain admittance.
8:00pm to 9:00pm in Bar Rogue
Dark Continents and Hersham Horror Books will be launching CAMPFIRE CHILLERS and QUIET HOUSES. Refreshments will be available.
9:00pm to 10:00pm in Bar Rogue
Eibonvale Press will be launching THE SILVER WIND by Nina Allan; AUTOMATIC SAFE DOG by Jet McDonald and FEATHER by David Rix. Refreshments will be available.
