Alt.Fiction

Alt.Fiction is one of the UK's leading event for writers and readers of horror, sci-fi and fantasy fiction. The Alt.Fiction event draws together a range of writers from around the country for a packed day of readings, panel discussion, workshops and Q+A sessions.

Alt.Fiction began in 2006 and in its first two years has presented an incredible array of writing talent including Tony Ballantyne, Iain M Banks, James Barclay, Chaz Brenchley, Ramsey Campbell, Mike Carey, Mark Chadbourn, Simon Clark, Storm Constantine, Pete Crowther, Stephen Gallagher, Simon R Green, Peter F Hamilton, Harry Harrison, Graham Joyce, Tim Lebbon, James Lovegrove, Juliet E McKenna, Richard Morgan, Stan Nicholls, Justina Robson and many more.

Alt.Fiction enters its third year in 2008, and the event will be taking place on Saturday 26 April. Tickets are £20/£16 concession and cover all the sessions on the day across three rooms. The event runs from 12pm to 9pm (doors open 11am) and you can book your tickets from the Assembly Rooms box office on 01332 255800 or at
http://www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk/WhatsOn/Shows/080426altfictionday.htm

The finalised list of participants for 2008 are...
Sarah Ash
Tony Ballantyne 
Chaz Brenchley
Eric Brown
Ramsey Campbell 
Mike Carey
Simon Clark
Peter Crowther
Christian Dunn
Lee Harris
Sarah Hodgson 
Stephen Hunt 
John Jarrold 
Graham Joyce
Kim Lakin-Smith 
Tim Lebbon
Brian Lumley 
George Mann 
Michael Marshall Smith
Juliet McKenna 
Mark Morris 
Philip Palmer
Sarah Pinborough 
Justina Robson
Brian Ruckley 
Simon Spurrier 
Charlie Stross 
Darren Turpin
Conrad Williams

You can now view the schedule of events for the day by clicking here

For all the latest news and updates, visit the Alt.fiction blog at http://altfictionday.blogspot.com

If you'd like any further information or have any enquiries, feel free to contact Alex Davis, Literature Development Officer at alex.davis@derby.gov.uk or on 01332 715434 Wednesdays to Fridays, minicom 01332 256666