QUAD Derby

Alt.Fiction 2011
25th-26th June, at QUAD, Derby

Saturday 25th June 10.00am - Midnight
Sunday 26th June 10.00am - 5.00pm

Alt.Fiction marks its fifth year with a fantastic weekend for readers and writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. Bringing together some of the UK's leading talent in the genre, Alt.Fiction presents a full programme of readings, panels, workshops, podcasts and much more over two days, giving you the chance to hear from your favourite authors, find out more about the world of publishing and learn more about the writing process.

Alt.Fiction is a weekend not to be missed for book lovers and budding writers.

This year's Guests of Honour are bestselling science fiction author Alastair Reynolds and acclaimed comic book writer and novelist Dan Abnett. They will joined by speakers Tony Ballantyne, Cathy Brett, Keith Brooke, Mark Chadbourn, Stephen Deas, Paul Finch, John Jarrold, Juliet McKenna, Mark Morris, Adam Nevill, Mark Charan Newton, Sarah Pinborough, Robert Shearman, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Conrad Williams, Chris Wooding and many more.

Alt.Fiction is a trading name of Writing East Midlands. The 2011 festival is supported by Angry Robot Books, BBC Books, Gollancz, Headline, Tor UK and Voyager. For more information about Alt.Fiction's year long programme of events visit www.altfiction.co.uk.