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Date Archive: October 2006
Oct
31
Signed copies of Brian Ruckley’s Winterbirth now available
Posted in: Press Room on 31st October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Brian Ruckley, author of the well-received debut fantasy novel Winterbirth [Amazon] has been in touch to let us know how anyone who would particularly like to order a signed and (optionally) personalised copy of the book should go about it:
Oct
30
Steve Andrews on the 100 Must-Read SF Novels
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 30th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Back at the end of September, the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide series published 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels [Amazon], a tome co-authored by Steve Andrews and Nick Rennison. A brave venture; surely any attempt to narrow down the vast field of science fiction literature to a list of just 100 must-read titles was a venture that only the most thick-skinned and foolhardy editorial team would dare to undertake? We dropped Steve Andrews a line to ask a few pertinent questions about the book.
Chris Teague from Pendragon Press dropped us a line to say that he was publishing a new anthology of six novelettes.
Oct
25
Birmingham International Comic Show this December
Posted in: What's On on 25th October 2006 by Malop
The International Comic Show returns to Birmingham on December 9 - 10 2006 with a host of stars from the world of comics.
Oct
25
Jeff Smith signing at Forbidden Planet, October 26 2006
Posted in: What's On on 25th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Forbidden Planet is delighted to announce a signing by Jeff Smith. He will be signing his graphic novel Bone Volume 1: Out from Boneville at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Thursday October 26 2006 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Oct
24
Jay Amory has a gripe about most fiction for teens
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 24th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
First-time YA author Jay Amory has a few grumbles about Teen Fiction. "It's the adult characters!" he says, "They're only there to be ignored. They introduce the young protagonist into the action then step back and play no further part, except maybe at the end. That doesn't strike me as true. Drama-wise, it helps to have your teenage heroes and heroines adrift for a while, developing their skills and learning to fend for themselves, but not for the entire book. YA authors do everything they can to remove grownups from the mix, but that, to me, hits an unrealistic note, and I prefer a bit of realism in my fantasy."
Oct
23
New Hal Duncan, Neil Ayres & E. Sedia novelettes due
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Short fiction writer and editor Neil Ayres has asked us to help spread the word about two new novelettes that are due for publication in the US next year, one of which is written by Neil and E. Sedia, the other by Hal Duncan.
Oct
22
David Gemmell Memorial Service – Monday October 30 2006
Posted in: What's On on 22nd October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Following up on our earlier news item, Gareth Wilson reminded us that: "the David Gemmell Memorial Service is to be held in London on Monday October 30, at 3pm. The venue will be Saint James Church, Piccadilly, W1.
"All are welcome to attend."
Source: Gareth Wilson
Oct
21
Tim Lebbon’s White coming to the Big Screen
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 21st October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Tim Lebbon's tense novella White [Amazon] will be the directorial debut for The Grudge scribe Stephen Susco.
Oct
20
First Newcon Press antho set for November release
Posted in: What's On on 20th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Ian Whates, of Newcon Press, has been in touch to let us know about a new anthology that they're releasing in November, entitled Time Pieces.
Oct
18
Wormwood issue #7 offers a Sarban secret…
Posted in: Press Room on 18th October 2006 by Malop
The latest issue of Wormwood, the twice-yearly UK paperback journal devoted to essays on fantasy, supernatural and decadent fiction, is out on 30th October from Tartarus Press.
Oct
16
Williams & Royle, Hallowe’en reading, Manchester, Oct 26th
Posted in: What's On on 16th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
"Hallowe'en at the library, and two of Manchester's finest thriller writers share their darkest imaginings and read from their works."
Oct
16
Brian J Robb talks about Philip K. Dick movies
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 16th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Brian J Robb's new book, Counterfeit Worlds: Philip K. Dick on Film [Amazon] is fascinating and insightful look at all those movies - like Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report and A Scanner Darkly - that were inspired or based on PKD stories.
Oct
15
Books Received, Oct 1st - Oct 15th 2006
Posted in: Books Received on 15th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Oct
15
Carol Anne Davis talks to Couples Who Kill
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 15th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Horror and dark crime author Carol Anne Davis dropped us a line to let us know that the paperback edition of her her latest true crime book, Couples Who Kill [Amazon] is in the shops now.
Oct
15
Aust Gate talks to Ramsey Campbell, Mike Carey & Lilith Saintcrow
Posted in: Press Room on 15th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Iain Emsley, over at the Aust Gate bookstore website, is celebrating World Horror Day with an interview with living legend Ramsey Campbell.
Oct
14
Two new titles - & launch events - from Elastic Press
Posted in: What's On on 14th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Andrew Hook of British Fantasy Award winning (Best Anthology 2006 for The Elastic Book of Numbers) independent publisher Elastic Press has sent details of their next two titles (and accompanying launch parties), both of which are due in early November.
Oct
13
PS Publishing unveils autumn / winter line-up
Posted in: Press Room on 13th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Multi award-winning independent publisher PS Publishing - who received the British Fantasy Award for Best Small Press at this year's British Fantasy Awards, for the fifth time in six years - have announced their publication schedule for the next few months.
Oct
12
World Horror Con 2007 to host Bram Stoker Awards
Posted in: What's On on 12th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Presentation of the Bram Stoker Awards for excellence in horror and fantasy fiction will be presented in conjunction with the World Horror Convention 2007 in Toronto, Canada.
Oct
12
Dresden Files TV trailer online at SciFi.com
Posted in: Press Room on 12th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The US SciFi Channel website is running a trailer for their brand new series The Dresden Files, based on the novels by Jim Butcher, which debuts in January 2007.
Oct
12
Mike Carey shortlisted for Guildford debut novel award
Posted in: What's On on 12th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Darren Nash of Orbit Books has dropped us a line to share some good news about an award nomination for one of their authors; comics creator turned novelist Mike Carey.
Oct
11
Martin Millar talks New York’s Good Fairies and Thraxas
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 11th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Glaswegian author Martin Millar has dropped us a line to let us know that a reprint edition of his 1990 comic fantasy novel The Good Fairies of New York [Amazon] has just been reprinted by Soft Skull Press in the US, with a brand new introduction by none other than Neil Gaiman.
Comics in the Classroom is striving to become the place where teachers, parents, students and comic fans of every age can find the latest news and resources focusing on all-ages comic book content.
Oct
10
BFS announces Fantasycon 2007 Guests of Honour
Posted in: What's On on 10th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The British Fantasy Society, organisers of Fantasycon, the annual British Fantasy Convention, have announced two Guests of Honour and a Master of Ceremonies for next year's event: Michael Marshall (Smith), Stephen Jones and Peter Crowther, respectively.
Oct
10
Michael Marshall (Smith), Guildford BookFest, Oct 19th
Posted in: What's On on 10th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Horror / SF / psycho-thriller author Michael Marshall (Smith) will be appearing at an event as part of this year's Guildford Book Festival.
Oct
10
Stephen King UK event, London, Nov 7th
Posted in: What's On on 10th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Living legend Stephen King will be making an ultra-rare UK appearance next month (his first for ten years) to coincide with the publication of his new novel, Lisey's Story [Amazon].
Oct
9
Juliet E McKenna signing, FP London, Oct 11th
Posted in: What's On on 9th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
British fantasy author Juliet E. McKenna will be signing copies of her new novel, Eastern Tide [Amazon] at Forbidden Planet's Shaftesbury Avenue Megastore, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on this coming Wednesday, October 11th.
Oct
9
New Graphic Novel line from Little, Brown US?
Posted in: Press Room on 9th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
As reported widely last week (FP Blog, ICV2, others) the Little, Brown US division of publishing giant Hachette is considering the launch of a new line of graphic novels, and have hired Rich Johnson - former v-p of trade book sales at D.C. Comics - to work on the concept on a consultancy basis.
Oct
8
George R. R. Martin Podcast Available Now
Posted in: Press Room on 8th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
You can hear George R. R. Martin's very first podcast online today.
Oct
7
Carbon Copy Building, Liverpool, Oct 25th & 26th
Posted in: What's On on 7th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The FP blog has news of a multimedia theatre production based on the work of New York indie comics creator Ben Katchor, that's taking place in Liverpool at the Royal Court Theatre later this month.
Oct
6
Zack Snyder talks Watchmen with Empire Online
Posted in: Press Room on 6th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The director of the forthcoming movie adaptation of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel Watchmen [Amazon] has been interviewed by Empire Online.
As reported on the FP blog and elsewhere, the official Warner Bros. trailer for 300, the movie based on the Frank Miller graphic novel [Amazon], is now online at Apple.com, in a variety of Quicktime formats.
Source: Joe Gordon, Forbidden Planet blog
Oct
6
Jim Burns, Birmingham SF Group, Oct 13th
Posted in: What's On on 6th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The Birmingham SF Group have been in touch to let us know that multiple Hugo award winning artist Jim Burns will be giving an illustrated talk on Friday 13th October, at 7.45 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Britannia Hotel, New Street, Birmingham.
Oct
5
Clark, Kane & O’Regan, Chesterfield, Oct 13th
Posted in: What's On on 5th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Simon Clark, Paul Kane and Marie O'Regan will be taking part in 'Horror Day' at Chesterfield Library as part of the World Horror Day on Friday 13th October.
Oct
5
Brian Ruckley on the new Godless World Gazetteer
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 5th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Debut fantasy author Brian Ruckley has added a new section to his website that provides readers of his heroic fantasy series The Godless World with some additional background detail; some extra flavour of the world in which the story is set.
The October 2006 issue of Ernest Lilley's SFRevu website is now online, with the usual eclectic mix of reviews, features and non-fiction.
Oct
4
Les Utopiales convention, Nantes, Nov 2nd-6th
Posted in: What's On on 4th October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The 7th International Science Fiction Festival of Nantes – Les Utopiales – will be held from the 2nd to the 6th of November 2006 at the Cité Internationale des Congrès of Nantes-Métropole, invites us to discover SF through all its dimensions : cinema, literature, comics, visual arts, games, science and new technologies.
UK science fiction author Martin Sketchley has re-launched his website, featuring a Quicktime montage (downloads and / or plugins may be required) of the covers of his Structure novels to-date, along with the usual author and book information. Check out the new site at www.martinsketchley.co.uk.
Source: Martin Sketchley
Oct
3
Conrad Williams on new novel The Unblemished
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 3rd October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Conrad Williams' new novel, The Unblemished is being published as part of Earthling Publications' annual Halloween series. Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review, calling it: "a virtuoso, grotesque nightmare of a book... Williams is so good at what he does that he probably shouldn't be allowed to do it anymore, for the sake of everyone's sanity."
Oct
3
Charity comic creating event at Comica London
Posted in: What's On on 3rd October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
The Forbidden Planet blog has news of a charity comic-creating taking place at this weekend's ICA Comica event in London.
Oct
2
Mike Carey signing, FP London, October 7th
Posted in: What's On on 2nd October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Comics creator turned urban horror novelist Mike Carey will be making an appearance at the Forbidden Planet Megastore on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Saturday October 7th between 3.00 and 4.00 p.m.
Oct
1
New FP Podcast, author interviews now online
Posted in: Press Room on 1st October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
It's been a busy week or so for Joe Gordon over at the Forbidden Planet blog, with the latest in the ongoing series of FP podcasts going live, and a whole raft of new author interviews posted as well.
Oct
1
Heffers 2nd SF&F Evening - author update
Posted in: What's On on 1st October 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Sarah Whyley, one of the organisers of Heffers Cambridge Grafton Centre branch's 2nd Science Fiction & Fantasy evening (see our earlier item for further details) has been in touch to let us know about a few more authors who will be attending on the evening.
Oct
1
New Clive Barker Interview posted at his official website
Posted in: Press Room on 1st October 2006 by Sandy Auden
Those lovely people at Clive Barker's official website have dropped us a line to say that they've posted their latest interview with the man himself at the link below.
The questions for Barker came from fans, as sent in to Phil and Sarah at the Revelations site.
Read the latest Clive Barker interview here.
Source: Phil and Sarah