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Posted by Chris on August 31, 2010 at 14:44
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If you're like to know more, and you've got time to attend, then here's a little Ad:
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Post-FCon
Posted by Chris on September 21, 2009 at 16:44
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Well, I didn't make it - due to a family bereavement - but from the various reports online, it sounded to be quite typical of Fantasycon-past: too much beer, the odd cock-up, some curry and way too little sleep.
Commiserations to Gary McMahon and Simon Bestwick (along with Mark Charan Newton much over-looked for the Best Newcomer category - I ain't bitter...) , but congratulations to all who did win - notably Tim Lebbon, Allyson Bird and Vincent Chong.
Here's to FCon2010 - I should be there, baring the odd black monolith...
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For You Faustine by Allyson Bird
Posted by Chris on September 11, 2009 at 18:37
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EDIT: I did promise, and here it is - the free-to-read Issuu-format of Allyson's story:
This special limited edition chapbook of fifty copies is being delivered to the FantasyCon hotel ready for next weekend - when I return, the story will be available free-to-download for all those who were unable to pick up a copy; if last year is anything to go by, the free Gingerbread chapbook flew off the table at an alarming rate.
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Zorba Returns
Posted by Chris on July 3, 2009 at 14:11
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Well, technically, I returned Monday (rather late) which meant Tuesday and Wednesday I was resting; when I thought about posting here, yesterday, rather typically I came down with heat-exhaustion (the only thing I can think of...) and I was just zonked out.
Anyway, slightly better now... but not 100%: we small press publishers, we're a dedicated lot. :)
The big news to report, though, and this is now official with a press release from John Jarrold: fourth quarter of 2010 Pendragon will be publishing David Barnett's novel popCult! - I read this on my long-weekend away, and just found it one of the most original pieces of writing in a long-time; a contemporary SF tale in which a struggling writer is drawn into the machinations of a motley group of underground art pranksters who harbour a strange and terrible secret beneath the streets of London.
In other news, well, you'll just have to wait but in the next few weeks I shall be finalising the complete 2010 schedule - and the return of Zorba Pendragon Press.
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Away? What is "I shall be away" in Greek?
Posted by Chris on June 22, 2009 at 21:22
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[Public Service Announcement]
From Thursday 25th June till Tuesday 2nd July the "office" will be closed - any e-mails and/or orders will be processed upon my return and when I am sufficiently sober enough to do so.
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Special Offer!
Posted by Chris on May 27, 2009 at 20:34
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From now until all low-lying areas around the world are flooded, or when the stock is gone (whichever is sooner) you can now purchase the PPC-edition of We Fade to Grey plus last year's short-listed anthology New Writings in the Fantastic edited by John Grant for the princely sum of £20 (plus postage) - even with postage, considering the UK/US exchange rate, this is a bargain price for all you North American cousins (not to mention our Antipodean friends, of course!)
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J G Ballard: RIP
Posted by Chris on April 21, 2009 at 10:28
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Compared to many, many people my knowledge of books and stories is rather tinny, and even though I've read just two novels (Crash, Concrete Island) and one collection (War Fever) by Ballard, the news of his passing is rather shocking.
I must admit to preferring the collection, though: there's not a single dud story - each and every word is pretty much pitch perfect within the context of that particular tale; even with my editor's hat on, I still couldn't find anything to nit-pick. :)
A true genius of British literature, and science fiction has lost one of the very few voices that a fan could counter when their choice of reading material would be derided has pulp nonsense by the less enlightened.
RIP Mr Ballard, may your spirit forever reside in Shepperton.
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If you like The Thing…
Posted by Chris on March 25, 2009 at 16:42
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... then you'll love this video by the French synth-duo, Zombie Zombie.
I have added this link elsewhere on the web, but I don't think I've added it to this site - 'tis really is superb. :)
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I ain't goin' to Bradford…
Posted by Chris on March 25, 2009 at 16:25
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Despite registering for Eastercon, I won't be attending again - if I'm too make my target for World Fantasy in San Jose later this year, then one needs to tighten one's purse-strings.
Of course, I will be at FantasyCon - wouldn't miss that for all the alcohol in Nottingham (which, naturally, will be drunk that weekend) - in September, and I'll probably be in Bristol in May for the Comics Expo.
Apart from that, not much news... T:III in print, definitely, next month.
So, without further ado, enjoy Eastercon and hopefully I'll see you there next April... :)
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Tumbleweed?
Posted by Chris on March 1, 2009 at 21:36
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When you declare yourself on a hiatus, it doesn't take long for the tumbleweed to grow... of which I apologise. In fact, this new found lethargy has just made me realise that I've left work on Triquorum III way too late, which again I apologise for - I know, so many apologies: what I need is a good kick up the arse. :(
In the meantime, check out Vincent Chong's new site: I love the faux-Old West style font and look of the show. Being a new-fan of Deadwood it really strikes a chord (and do not click the link if easily offended...)
Whilst I recover from a sound kicking, I shall put T:III into top gear (without the Hamster at the helm) and continue to read for the "Big Re-Launch" next year (which isn't that far away... *cries*) Thus far, I could be publishing two mass-market novels along with a couple of novellas and a collection. As they say, watch this space.
Later this year, from Screaming Dreams look out for a three-part anthology of supernatural/horror stories either set in Wales or written by a Wales-based/Welsh author. So far, the possible ToC contains a list of new and "old" names.
In other news, can I recommend the new Prodigy album for your aural pleasure? No? Ah well, but you're missing out... ;-)
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