| Author | Message | ||
     Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Friday 10p.m. Lisa Tuttle, Joel Lane, Stephen Volk, Allen Ashley Lucas and Allyson Bird. 'Get Real. The Use of Real-Life Issues in Fantasy and Horror. A panel looking at how weird fiction can often be the best tool to poke at the world around us. Whether seeking to inform, incite or simply offload, fantasists have often used the widest scope of their imagination to address society.' | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Not entirely sure about Allen Ashley Lucas yet but I hope that some of you will come along.  | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.152.74.159 |
Is the one on Nazi Cat Women of the SS - the Strange World of Sarban still happening? I was asked to be on it but I didn't have time to read all the stories. | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.209.217 |
Have all the panels been finalised yet? I emailed several months ago about being on any of the panels this year and have heard nothing...  | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
I was asked to be on this one, but after doing that zombie panel on the Friday last year I'm keeping the Friday night free for socialising from now on. Who's Allen Ashley Lucas? It is Allen Ashley with a new name? | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.209.217 |
At least you got asked, mate... | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
They only ask me because I'm gorgeous - trying to make me the poster boy for horror.  | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.209.217 |
Yeah- the genre is clearly a bit hard up in the looks department... | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
England's Next Horror Super Model, that's me baby.  | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
I asked if I could send out news of this one. Guy must be working on them today and giving news to panellists as he goes along. We can get the news out whilst he is finalising a press release. Perhaps there is another Allen Ashley, now, who is a writer? Zed. Was the Zombie panel very late? | ||
| Simon Bestwick (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 86.24.209.217 |
Gary, stop it, I'm getting all flushed and overheated. I'd better go and have a lie-down. Ally- If I remember right, the panel ran 8.15pm. to 9.00pm. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
Not, really Ally - about the same time. But we arrive early evening because we drive down after work, and we're starving when we get there so Friday is for solialising. Game face goes on for Saturday, though.  | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Thanks Simon. Looking forward to seeing you at Fantasycon! Ah. I see...after work. I'll be picking up John Travis at around 8a.m. and then getting down there to help Gary Fry get books out of his car etc... | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
He's a lazy twat, that Gary Fry. | ||
| Mark West (Mark_west) Username: Mark_west Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.171.253.12 |
I never get asked either, Simon. Having said that, it never occured to me to volunteer. | ||
| Skunsworth (Skunsworth) Username: Skunsworth Registered: 05-2009 Posted From: 92.16.75.194 |
I haven't been asked either, but then again, I know very little and not being on a panel means I don't have to pretend to information that I haven't got. S | ||
| Ian Alexander Martin (Iam) Username: Iam Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 207.6.255.47 |
Lord P, please tell me that "Nazi Cat Women of the SS - the Strange World of Sarban" is an actual panel, that you are on it, and that someone will record it using video or audio tape and I can then listen to it in the privacy of my own den (with the drapes closed and a fair amount of plastic sheeting covering everything)...? | ||
| Stephen Theaker (Stephen_theaker) Username: Stephen_theaker Registered: 12-2009 Posted From: 62.30.117.235 |
Allen Ashley is his pen name, taken from his forenames - his real surname is Lucas. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
So it's a different Allen Ashley - not the infamous Dodo?  | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 91.110.149.114 |
No, it's the same guy. For Fantasycon purposes he should be tagged Allen Ashley. | ||
| John Llewellyn Probert (John_l_probert) Username: John_l_probert Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.152.74.159 |
Lord P, please tell me that "Nazi Cat Women of the SS - the Strange World of Sarban" is an actual panel Ian - it's true that I was asked to be on a panel at FantasyCon with that title but I declined because I couldn't read all the Sarban books in time. Lady P & I did manage to have some fun with 'The Sound of His Horn' and 'The King of the Lake', however, both of which are filled with deliciously morally dubious stuff, but as to whether the panel was actually finalised I don't know - hence my question above. If it is happening I may well grab a place on it anyway | ||
| Joel (Joel) Username: Joel Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 91.110.161.3 |
It's rumoured that as a tie-in to a new film adaptation, Tartarus Press are reissuing Sarban's novel Ringstones under the title Ringtones. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Simon Bestwick and Simon Kurt Unsworth...can you get in touch with me if you both want to be on the panel on Friday at 10p.m? (I asked Guy) it struck me and Joel that two co-editors fron Never Again on the panel is too much and I'm happy to step down and concentrate on promoting the anthology, and I have my own collection out (WARP), and I'm knackered even before the convention. | ||
| Steve Bacon (Stevebacon) Username: Stevebacon Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 90.211.103.120 |
Just found out that I can now attend Fantasycon on the Saturday. I'll be coming with my wife (although I suspect she'll be more interested in shopping in Nottingham than meeting a bunch of horror writers and artists). So I'm looking forward to seeing you lot next week. | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.174.38.16 |
Good stuff, Steve - glad you'll be there. | ||
| Mark West (Mark_west) Username: Mark_west Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.171.253.12 |
Great news, Steve! | ||
| Mark_samuels (Mark_samuels) Username: Mark_samuels Registered: 04-2010 Posted From: 86.135.209.40 |
If anyone on the RCMB wants to donate a floorspace on which I could crash, in exchange for a copy of the (apparently worth £50) Man Who Collected Machen, then I'll be there at Fcon on Saturday. On the other hand, withering stares of disapproval... Mark S. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Looking forward to seeing you, Steve! | ||
| Johnny_mains (Johnny_mains) Username: Johnny_mains Registered: 04-2010 Posted From: 82.22.75.99 |
Mark, you can crash at my hotel over the road on the Saturday night. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
Ha! Steve. I've posted the copy you bought of Wine and Rank Poison (you should get it this morning or Monday at the lastest). You are one of the first to see a copy. Hope you like it. Gray Friar Press and Screaming Dreams are helping my American publisher out in selling copies at Fantasycon. | ||
| Steve Bacon (Stevebacon) Username: Stevebacon Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 90.211.103.120 |
That's fine, Ally, thanks. It's one less to cart home from Nottingham. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
Mark, I'd let you sleep on my floor at the drop of a hat but the missus might dissaprove. Nice one, Johnny, for stepping in! Be good to see you there, Mark - we can have a proper chat this year. | ||
| Mark_lynch (Mark_lynch) Username: Mark_lynch Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.171.129.70 |
The top selling horror guys (Dean Koontz aside, I don't know what's going on there) all seem to have good hair. King, Herbert, Barker. That's one of the reasons I've always thought Zed will be a big hit. He has a fine head of hair. | ||
| Skunsworth (Skunsworth) Username: Skunsworth Registered: 05-2009 Posted From: 92.16.25.47 |
He's got more on his knuckles and back... S | ||
| Mark_samuels (Mark_samuels) Username: Mark_samuels Registered: 04-2010 Posted From: 86.173.246.188 |
Thanks Johnny! I'll take you up on that offer, assuming I can get there. Chances are about 50/50 now. What's the day-rate for Fcon, btw? Anyone know? Mark S. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
I think it's 25 quid...it was last year, anyway. | ||
| Stephen Theaker (Stephen_theaker) Username: Stephen_theaker Registered: 12-2009 Posted From: 62.30.117.235 |
Saturday tickets are £35 for BFS members this year, £45 for non-members. | ||
| Mark_samuels (Mark_samuels) Username: Mark_samuels Registered: 04-2010 Posted From: 86.173.246.188 |
£45 ! Blimey. Don't you know who I am? I hate people who say that, but self-loathing comes naturally to me. Well, I'll do my best to try and drum up the readies. Thanks Zed & Stephen. Mark S. | ||
| John Forth (John) Username: John Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 82.24.1.217 |
I'm sure I'm still due you a pint, Mark! Be good to see you there. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.253.77 |
I've just agreed to do a panel on the Sunday morning, at 10am. Me and my buddies Mark Morris, Tom Fletcher and Rio Youers discussing "How Important is Originality in Horror Fiction". Should be fun. If we're sober enough to speak.  | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.174.38.16 |
You'll still be up from saturday night. The panels aren't far from the bar... | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
All finalised now. Friday... 16.00: Registration 17.30: Opening Ceremony. 18.00: In the Beginning - Every story begins with a single sentence. Featuring James Barclay, Rio Youers, Tom Fletcher Juliet E. Mckenna, Conrad Williams 19.00: There Are No Small Presses (Only Small Writers) - Battling for sales and recognition at the thin end of the wedge. Featuring Sam Stone, Christopher Teague, Andrew Hook, Raven Dane, Douglas Thompson, David Rix 20.00: The FantasyCon Quiz: Hosted by David Howe 20.00: Heavy Metal Karoake (The Salutation Inn) There's a free zombie book from Abaddon's Tomes of the Dead range for the first 50 customers and a prize for the best singer: a full set of any Abaddon series they choose. 21.30: Guest of Honour Interview: Garry Kilworth talks with Guy Adams 22.30: Get Real: Looking at how weird fiction can often be the best tool to address issues in the world around us. Featuring: Joel Lane, Simon Bestwick, Simon Kurt Unsworth, Lisa Tuttle, Stephen Volk, Allen Ashley Saturday.. 11.00: Ray Bradbury: Seventy Years of Stories Featuring Pete Crowther, Joel Lane, Ramsey Campbell, Stephen Volk 12.00: Guest Of Honour Interview: Lisa Tuttle talks to Stephen Jones 13.00: Guest of Honour Interview: Bryan Talbot talks to Chaz Brenchley 14.00: The Grass is Greener: What are the complications on switching between genres? Featuring Mark Morris, Tim Lebbon, Sarah Pinborough, Conrad Williams, Mark Chadbourn 15.00: The Great Escape: Is escapism the key to fantasy? Is it the main draw for both writers and readers? Ultimately, do you write a world you would prefer to live in? Featuring Juliet E. McKenna, Liam Sharp, Chaz Brenchley, James Barclay, Garry Kilworth 16.00: How Not to Get Published: An Idiot’s Guide Featuring Jo Fletcher, Stephen Jones, Marc Gascoigne, Lee Harris, Jonathan Oliver 17.00: THE BRIGHTON BASH: A “thank you” from WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2010 and a “welcome” from FantasyCon 2011, come along and have a glass of wine with the organisers and guests, and sign up now for next year’s 30th Anniversary convention at the special reduced rate offered exclusively this weekend! WHC Books and T-shirts for sale! Giveaways! Special Announcements! And much more! 19.00: Banquet: A hot buffet featuring both meat and vegetarian options. Tickets include half a bottle of wine per person 21.00: BRITISH FANTASY AWARDS: Hosted by Master of Ceremonies James Barclay 23.00: The Unbelievable Truth: A comedy panel show built on truth and lies featuring: Bryan Talbot, Lisa Tuttle, Garry Kilworth, James Barclay, Lee Harris and Chair Guy Adams 23.15: John L. Probert reads “His Beautiful Hands” by Oliver Cook leading into: Pan Book of Horror Launch at Midnight Sunday.... 09.30: The BFS AGM 10.00: What’s New?: How important is originality in fiction? Is there ever such a thing as a fresh voice or are we all hybrids of our influences? Featuring: Mark Morris, Tom Fletcher, Rio Youers 11.00: Are you looking at Me or Chewing the Black Stone? An Appreciation of the work of Robert E. Howard with Ramsey Campbell, Stephen Jones, Joel Lane, Mike Chinn 12.00: Special Guest Interview: Peter F. Hamilton speaks to Alasdair Stuart 13.00: Grandville and the Anthropomorphic Tradition: Bryan Talbot discusses his graphic novels Grandville and Grandville Mon Amour and the venerable and ongoing tradition of anthropomorphic characters in illustration and comics from which they have grown 14.00: The FantasyCon Raffle | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 95.131.110.102 |
Daft time for the raffle though... | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
It is all here... http://sites.google.com/site/fantasycon2010/announcements | ||
| Carolinec (Carolinec) Username: Carolinec Registered: 06-2009 Posted From: 82.38.75.85 |
>>Daft time for the raffle though...<< Actually, I'd recommend it's worth staying into the Sunday afternoon if you can. I've seen Bryan Talbot's talk on the anthropomorphic tradition in literature (at last year's Leeds Comic Con) and it's well worth stopping for. If you're stopping for that, might as well stop for the raffle too! | ||
| Stephen Theaker (Stephen_theaker) Username: Stephen_theaker Registered: 12-2009 Posted From: 62.30.117.235 |
Bit of a crisis on the British Fantasy Awards front - Ranjna couldn't find any golden envelopes in town today.  | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 88.104.135.73 |
I couldn't even find padded envelopes in one of the village post offices today. Hope someone can help you out, Steve! | ||
| Ian Alexander Martin (Iam) Username: Iam Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 207.6.255.47 |
Full details here: http://www.atomicfez.com/?p=2810 and one even includes moderating a panel with the GoH Cherie Priest and the Artist GoH James Beveridge! …oh, sorry. These are the panels I'm participating in at Vancouver’s Convention of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Dang. I keep getting that confused. One require me to take the Canada Line to Richmond, one requires me to take Air Canada to England. | ||
| Mark_samuels (Mark_samuels) Username: Mark_samuels Registered: 04-2010 Posted From: 81.159.9.168 |
Well, it doesn't look very likely I'll be there; now down to about a one in four chance. So it's likely you'll have to save that pint for me John F. Thanks for the kind thought, though. Still, though it's certain my non-appearance will be a relief for some, I hope it might be a disappointment for others. In any case, when it comes to the grand RCMB Saturday night curry, I'd suppose I'd have always been the one gazing balefully through the window & chomping on a bag of greasy take-away chips whilst being dutifully ignored. Cold November rain and all that. Except it's not G&R, and it's in Sept. Mark S. | ||
| Skunsworth (Skunsworth) Username: Skunsworth Registered: 05-2009 Posted From: 78.149.223.216 |
Nah, the waiters would have talked to you, I expect. S |