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I’m going to be a special guest (my mum always said I was special!) at the Canterbury Gaming Convention this weekend Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August. If you’re a fan of tabletop games then this is basically your Disneyland, and if you’re a fan of books then there are other bookish guests like the author Willow Woods, Books and Brews and little ol’ me! It’s in two — count ’em! — of the big sports halls at the University of Kent. Click on the image below to check out the amazing exhibitors and guests and for tickets… See you there!
One for the Staines Massive! I’ll be chatting with the wonderful Mr Ben Aaronovitch about his new novel Stone and Sky and all sorts of other stuff besides. Surrey Libraries always run a fun event and this will be a lively chat with books for sale afterwards. These events can sell out pretty quickly, so click on the image below for tickets…
Oh, and if you can’t make it and there’s a burning question that you’ve always wanted to ask Ben, just pop it in the comments below and I’ll report back…
I had a great time at last year’s Steampunk Day and I’m delighted to be returning this year! Although my books aren’t overtly steampunk (though the End of Magic trilogy gets more steampunky in books 2 and 3: airships, steam power, industry etc) I find that the steampunk community is polite, cheerful, immaculately-dressed and wonderfully open to trying new fiction.
There’s plenty to do on the day — lots of stalls, good food and music — and you get to hop on a steam train and blast through the English countryside! Treat yourself…
I’m delighted to be returning to the MCM Comic Con at the cavernous Excel Centre in London this weekend where I’ll be selling and signing m’books.
On the Saturday, I’ll be moderating a panel on writing comedy with these amazing authors: Joanna Nadin, MJ Northwood and Veronika Dapunt (click on the image for more details)…
If you’re one of the many thousands attending the MCM do please come along and say hello. I’ll be with all the fab authors in the WRITERS’ BLOCK where you’re bound to find a new favourite author.
I’m going to selling and signing m’books at the Reading Comic Con this Sunday 11th May. It’s from 10am to 4pm at the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre and they’ve got some great guests lined up, including an actual Doctor Who. Click on the image below for more details and tickets…
For a list of forthcoming comic cons just pop over to my diary and events page by clicking on the button below…
I’m excited to be part of the Beyond the Book Festival on 10th May in Brighton…
It runs from 9:30 am to 6pm at the Friends’ Meeting House in Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF and there’s a roster of amazing authors all day! My panel is…
RISE OF THE WORLD BUILDERS
Main Room. 2.45 – 3.45pm
Fantasy and sci-fi have seen a huge surge in popularity in the last few years, but why do we love these genres so much? In our turbulent times do we read these books to escape this world, or to see it in a different way?
Prepare to enter a multiverse of other worlds with authors Natasha Pulley (The Hymn to Dionysus), Adam Simcox (The Dying Squad), Zulekhá Afzal (Dancers of the Dawn) and podcaster, screenwriter and author Mark Stay (Witches of Woodville) as they share their stories of fantastical realms and incredible adventures. Come and celebrate the power of speculative fiction.
I’m excited to be part of the Beyond the Book Festival on 10th May in Brighton.
It runs from 9:30 am to 6pm at the Friends’ Meeting House in Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF and there’s a roster of amazing authors all day! My panel is…
RISE OF THE WORLD BUILDERS
Main Room. 2.45 – 3.45pm
Fantasy and sci-fi have seen a huge surge in popularity in the last few years, but why do we love these genres so much? In our turbulent times do we read these books to escape this world, or to see it in a different way?
Prepare to enter a multiverse of other worlds with authors Natasha Pulley (The Hymn to Dionysus), Adam Simcox (The Dying Squad), Zulekhá Afzal (Dancers of the Dawn) and podcaster, screenwriter and author Mark Stay (Witches of Woodville) as they share their stories of fantastical realms and incredible adventures. Come and celebrate the power of speculative fiction.
I’ll be chatting to Simon Goddard about the latest of his books chronicling the career of David Bowie. He’s up to 1974, the year in which one man is trying to find his soul in a world that’s gone to the devil. Wickedly funny and shockingly tragic.
I’ll be interviewing bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones about SONGBIRD, her remarkable new biography of Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie.
The book celebrates the life of the iconic Christine McVie – quintessential English rock star, backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac.
Witten by the author who was friends with Christine, and with contributions from those who knew her best, Songbird offers a true insider’s view, and deep psychological insight into both the woman and musician.
The event will also feature a fun quiz on Fleetwood Mac, perfect for fans and music lovers alike! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights from one of rock’s legendary voices while testing your knowledge about the band.
Mark Stay Writes 