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 took place on Saturday 26 April.

The participants for 2008 were:

• 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

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