A packed day of panels, workshops, readings, book launches and more featuring a range of the UK's finest writing talent in horror, fantasy a
Edge-Lit 615th July 2017, 10am-late
Tickets £30 including access to all events and event goodie bag
One of the UK's favourite science-fiction, fantasy and horror writing events returns for its latest installment, bringing together some of the UK's leading authors for a packed day of workshops, panels, readings, book launches, and much more besides! With a friendly atmosphere, a fantastic modern venue, an incredible array of booksellers and a huge amount of activity on the day, Edge-Lit is a great value day out and a must-attend for writers, readers or fans of genre fiction. And that's without even mentioning the now-legendary Edge-Lit raffle...
Plus this year Edge-Lit will be hosting one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for fantasy fiction, the David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy! With a roll of honour taking in authors such as Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, Mark Lawrence, Patrick Rothfuss and many more besides, be sure not to miss out on this wonderful prizegiving ceremony!
GUESTS OF HONOUR:
Acclaimed fantasy and literary author JOANNE HARRIS
ANDREW MICHAEL HURLEY, Costa Book Award winning author of The Loney
Multi-award winning science-fiction author STEPHEN BAXTER
KEN MACLEOD, leading SF author of The Corporation Wars
PETER NEWMAN, author of The Malice and The Vagrant
JEFF NOON, science-fiction author of the Vurt series
SPECIAL GUEST:
SAMANTHA SHANNON, bestselling author of The Bone Season
For more information email Alex Davis, event co-ordinator, at [email protected]
Venue: QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
Price
Ticket: GBP 30
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Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/107653-0
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Hampton By Hilton Derby
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Cathedral Quarter Hotel
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Jurys Inn Derby
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The Flowerpot
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Luxe Apartments
Situated a 5-minute walk from Derby city centre, Luxe Apartments boasts modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free secure parking, and lift access to all floors. Derby Railway Station is 1 and half mile away..
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