My Fantasycon 2018 Schedule

This weekend it's Fantasycon, an event I like forward to immensely. And on the assumption that you, hypothetical blog-reader and Fcon-goer, are more organised than me and actually plan these things out in advance, here's my schedule - come say hi!

Friday 19/10 - 4pm, The Jubilee Room
Book Launch: The Black Room Manuscripts IV (The Sinister Horror Company)
This great looking anthology, edited by J.R. Park & Tracy Fahey, features my story 'Size Isn't Everything'. Something special is promised for the launch, so it should be a lot of fun...

Saturday 20/10 - 2pm, Panel Room 1

Being BFA Nominees

Ed Fortune (Moderator), James Everington, Anna Smith Spark, Stephen Volk, Jen Williams

Saturday 20/10 - 5pm, The Jubilee Room

Book Launch: Best British Horror 2018 (NewCon Press)

Great to see Johnny Mains's yearly patriotic best-of return; this year I'm chuffed to bits he chose my story 'The Affair' for inclusion. 

Saturday 20/10 - 8pm, The Disraeli Room

Readings: Fantasy

Not quite sure why I'm in a 'fantasy' reading slot, but I'm alongside the excellent Eliza Chan & Mike Chinn, so it will be alright on the night I'm sure.

Sunday 21/10 - 1pm, Panel Room 2

Strange Fiction

Andrew Hook, Duncan P. Bradshaw, Gary Budden, Georgina Bruce, James Everington, Jan Edwards

Sunday 21/10 - 3pm, The Jubilee Room

The British Fantasy Awards

I probably won't still be there for this, but I will be in spirit because Imposter Syndrome is nominated for Best Anthology!

Imposter Syndrome shortlisted for British Fantasy Award

Utterly delighted to say that Imposter Syndrome has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards 2018 in the Best Anthology category. It's a huge surprise, and a real tribute to the brilliant stories each of the authors wrote for the book. All credit should go to them.

Big thanks to them, my co-editor Dan Howarth, Ross Warren & Anthony Watson at Dark Minds Press, Neil Williamson for the cover art, and of course all who voted for Imposter Syndrome. It's a very strong shortlist and it's a real pleasure to see Imposter Syndrome alongside such great books.

Best Anthology
· 2084, ed. George Sandison (Unsung Stories)
· Dark Satanic Mills: Great British Horror Book 2, ed. Steve Shaw (Black Shuck Books)
· Imposter Syndrome, ed. James Everington & Dan Howarth (Dark Minds Press)
· New Fears, ed. Mark Morris (Titan Books)
· Pacific Monsters, ed. Margret Helgadottir (Fox Spirit)


Imposter Syndrome (UK | US) 

Imposter Syndrome: This Is Horror Review

Imposter Syndrome, the anthology of doubles and weirdness edited by myself and Dan Howarth, has been reviewed over at This Is Horror—and I'm slightly overwhelmed by what reviewer Paul Michaels has to say about it. Every story gets deserved praise, and he says of the anthology overall:

“Imposter Syndrome is a book which deserves to sit on every horror aficionado’s shelf. Its stories are to be savoured and marvelled at, each author meeting and exceeding expectations.”

Full review here.

Suffice to say that I (and the pod-person in my basement) couldn't be happier.

You can buy Imposter Syndrome here: (UK | US)

Imposter Syndrome - Launch & First Reviews

Imposter Syndrome was formally released at Sledge-lit yesterday, with a launch alongside the marvellous Fox Spirit books. Four of the authors were in attendance: Phil Sloman, Tracy Fahey, Stephen Bacon and Gary McMahon. In keeping with the imposters theme, each author read from a story other than there own, keeping the audience in the dark about who the author actually was. In a nice touch for a horror book launch, a kid kept screaming like they were being murdered outside, too. It was a really fun launch and the book seemed to sell well.

Big thanks to Lisa Childs for all her help on the day.

The book has started to garner some reviews. David Longhorn at Supernatural Tales reviewed each story individually, saying in conclusion:

"...a very good read. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the many facets of what is termed horror (or weird) fiction these days. Judging by the contents of this book the field is in fine fettle."

Meanwhile, Chad Clark also gave the book a positive review, saying "I was thrilled with all the stories here."

And last (for now) but certainly not least, Des Lewis has started one of his inimitable real-time reviews over on his site.

Imposter Syndrome (UK | US)

'Backstage' at the launch

Imposter Syndrome launched!

It’s here! 

Imposter Syndrome is the second anthology edited by myself and Dan Howarth; it's published by Dark Minds Press and the stunning cover artwork was done by Neil Williams. 

The book will be formally launched at this year’s Sledge-Lit on November 25th with the editors and a number of the authors in attendance. Paperback copies will be available at the event but follow the link here to order if you can’t attend. The Kindle version will be released on launch day, just click here to pre-order.

Should further proof be needed that this will be one of the anthologies of the year, just another take a look at the TOC…

INTRODUCTION
James Everington & Dan Howarth

I KNOW WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE
Gary McMahon

IN THE MARROW
Laura Mauro

WHO IS THAT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF YOU?
Timothy J Jarvis

WHAT’S YOURS IS MINE
Holly Ice

THE INSIDER
Neil Williamson

OTHER PEOPLE’S DREAMS
Stephen Bacon

HOLD MY HAND AND I’LL TAKE YOU THERE
Ralph Robert Moore

THE WRONG HOUSE
Tracy Fahey

LITTLE HEART
Georgina Bruce

VIRTUALLY FAMOUS
Phil Sloman

Announcement: Imposter Syndrome

Very pleased today to be able to annonce Imposter Syndrome, a forthcoming anthology edited by myself and Dan Howarth. The book will feature all original stories about doppelgängers, clones, changelings, Capgras-delusion and pod-people.

I'm immensely excited by the authors who are contributing stories:

Laura Mauro
Ralph Robert Moore
Gary McMahon
Tracy Fahey
Holly Ice
Timothy J. Jarvis
Neil Williamson
Stephen Bacon
Georgina Bruce
Phil Sloman

Imposter Syndrome will be released winter 2017 by the wonderful Dark Minds Press.