Fantasycon’s programme is now locked and loaded! Here are the items I’ll be taking part in.
Fantasycon is the annual convention associated with the British Fantasy Society. There will be British fantasy, science fiction, and horror writers and readers all chatting about what they love. It’s a hoot!
This year it’ll be on my home turf, Glasgow, and hopefully I’ll see you there! It takes place from the 9th to the 11th of October in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Get more info and join the convention here.
My schedule
Friday
5pm – the GSFWC 40 year anniversary anthology launch
The Glasgow SF Writers’ Circle has been around for a bit. In fact, 40 years!
To celebrate they’ll be launching Haverin, an anthology of short stories from Circle members past and present. Featuring names like Hal Duncan, Cameron Johnston, Eliza Chan, and me! I have a brand-new story in there for you.
Come, drink wine and / or eat tablet! And get your hands on the book with this beautiful cover by award-winning artist and Circle author, Jenni Coutts!
Saturday
11am – Panel: Overlooked Realities of the Every Day in Fiction
Description: “What are some of the lived realities fiction fails to cover that we deal with on a daily basis? How can including these elements make our stories richer and more representative?”
I’m moderating this panel, where I’ll be asking these questions to panellists Victor de Almeida, Mark Lawrence, Steven McKinnon and Sophie Jarrell.
4pm – NewCon Press book launch!
I’ll be launching These Broken Little Worlds officially with Ian Whates, the wonderful editor of NewCon Press and a lot of other authors he’s publishing
A group affair, these wonderful events are always a lot of fun and if you want me to deface your book with my messy signature, please come along. Or just vibe with the atmosphere and enjoy a free glass of tipple!
Evening
After the excitement of the launch I’ll be attending the banquet then the ceremony for the British Fantasy Awards, nervously waiting with my fellow short story shortlisters, CL Hellisen, James Bennet, LJ McMenemy. You should check them out – seriously, I’m happy whoever wins.
Sunday
11am – Panel: The Structure of Short Stories
Description: “A short story can deliver just as much joy as a novel but do they function differently? Our panellists look at the structure and function of shorter fiction.”
I’ll be on the panel this time, discussing thoughts on this topic alongside some of British speculative fiction authors and editors as Margaret Eve, Pete Sutton, and Gavin Smith. Our moderator, Tiffani Angus, certainly knows her onions too, as one half of the duo that brought us Spec Fic for Newbies!
4pm – Reading
I’ll be reading a bit from These Broken Little Worlds alongside El McInerny, Jim P Ballard, and Marco Michelutto. Group reading sessions are always interesting, as it’s such a pick and mix. Will you find your next favourite author there?
And which story will I read from? Choices, choices.
Find out more about Fantasycon 2026
Are you coming along? Let’s go Glasgow!
