Sunday 7 October 2012

Does Size Matter? - Fantasy Shorts

It's Short Story Sunday, and I've written an article over on Fantasy Faction about fantasy short stories. Containing information about the history of short stories and fantasy, what makes short stories different from longer novels, and places to find them... click here to read more!


Tuesday 2 October 2012

Fantasycon - Convention Report



Over the weekend I went to Fantasycon, a convention held each year for writers, editors, publishers and fans of fantasy (mainly books and short stories, but also some comics and films). This year it was held in Brighton at the Royal Albion Hotel, beginning on Thursday with a meet and greet for early arrivals, and ending on Sunday with the British Fantasy Society Awards and the Dead Dog Party.

This was my first Fantasycon and I was a little nervous. I knew a few people from Edge Lit, but this was a much bigger event and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I didn’t need to worry – everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and I soon started meeting tons of new people as well as catching up with others. I can certainly see how Fantasycon has earned its reputation as the friendliest con!