FantasyCon 2012 starts tomorrow in Brighton U.K. at the Royal Albion Hotel. Special guests this year include Joe R. Lansdale, Muriel Gray, Brent Weeks, Mary Danby, Mark Gatiss, and Robin Hardy. James Herbert will also be making a special appearance, with Tim Lebbon being the august Master of Ceremonies this year.
Check out the full schedule of UK Tor Books authors and other events below the cut!
Friday, September 28th
8:00-9:00 pm – Mass author signing
This includes Adam Nevill, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Johnny Mains (who helped us bring the classic Pan Book of Horror Stories back to a modern audience).
Saturday, September 29th
10:00-11:00 am – Fantasy Fiction: Keeping it real
Panel includes: B. Jacka, J. Kent, J. E. McKenna, A. Tchaikovsky, B. Weeks
10:00-11:00 am – How and Why to Blog
Marc Alpin, of the fabulous Fantasy Faction, gives some tips
1:00-2:00 pm – James Herbert signing
To include copies of his latest novel, Ash
1:00-2:00 pm – Mary Danby Guest of Honour interview
Conducted by Johnny Mains
2:00-3:00 pm – The End is Nigh
Panel includes: Simon Clark, A. Baker, G. McMahon, A. Nevill, A. Wearing
5:00-6:00 pm – Is Steampunk Dead?
Panel includes: J. Green, K. Lakin-Smith, K. Newman, G. Sebold, J. Shurin
10:30-11:00 pm – Adrian Tchaikovsky reading
Sunday, September 30th
11:30-12:30 am – Newcon Press launches Hauntings
Edited by Ian Whates and featuring a short story by Adrian Tchaikovsky, amongst a fine selection of short fiction by other authors. Editor, cover artist and authors will be on hand to sign the book.
