Podcasts
If you missed Alt.Fiction, or simply if you missed some of the events and podcasts that were recorded on the day, you’re in the right place. Every Monday, we will be posting a new podcast or two here. Be sure to come back regularly.
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10) The World of Publishing
With Steve Tribe, Marc Gascoigne, Jon Weir, Jenni Hill
Jenni, Jon, Steve and Marc joined me to talk about ebooks, the changes in the industry and why violence is more acceptable than sex.
With thanks to everyone for their time.
Steve Tribe – http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Steve_Tribe
Marc Gascoigne – http://angryrobotbooks.com/
Jon Weir – http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/
Jenni Hill – http://www.solarisbooks.com/
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9) Writing SF – The Future of the Future
I was joined by Tony, Michael and Colin to discuss the science of sci fi, what’s coming next and what makes it SF.
Listen, enjoy, embed it in your own site.
With thanks to everyone for their time.
Colin Harvey - http://www.colin-harvey.com/
Tony Ballantyne – http://www.tonyballantyne.com/
Michael Cobley – http://rockitboy.wordpress.com/
Recorded by Adele Harrison – http://www.unboundblogzine.com/
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Fantasy – The New Generation
With Kate Griffin, Alex Bell & Mark Charan Newton
Kate & Alex returned to discuss the new generation of fantasy writers after a panel – they were kept rather busy. This time they were joined by Mark Charan Newton whose Nights of Villjamur was a huge success with internet fans.
Listen, enjoy, embed on your own site.
With thanks to everyone for their time.
Alex Bell – http://www.alex-bell.co.uk/
Kate Griffin – http://www.kategriffin.net/
Mark Charan Newton – http://markcnewton.com/
Recorded by Adele Harrison – http://www.unboundblogzine.com/
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7) Tie-in Fiction
With James Goss, Gav Thorpe, Graham McNeill and Simon Guerrier
Simon Guerrier writes Doctor Who novels and is a long time fan of the show, James Goss writes tie-ins for Torchwood and Being Human. Graham McNeill & Gav Thorpe write for Black Library in the Warhammer universes.
The podcast is an enthusiastic discussion of writing in pre existing worlds, passionate fans and when it is acceptable just to call a gun a gun.
Listen, enjoy, embed on your own site.
Simon Guerrier – http://0tralala.blogspot.com/
James Goss – http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/g/james-goss/
Graham McNeill – http://www.graham-mcneill.com/gmblog/
Gav Thorpe – http://mechanicalhamster.wordpress.com/
My thanks to everyone for their time.
Recorded by Adele Harrison – http://www.unboundblogzine.com/
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6) Alt.Fiction Comic-Writing Panel
With Mike Carey, Paul Cornell and Liam Sharp
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5) New Writers and Breaking In
with Kate Griffin, Alex Bell and MD Lachlan
Kate was first published under her real name Catherine Webb at the age of fourteen and grew up with the industry, while MD Lachlan previously published a number of novels and the Elfish Gene, also under his real name Mark Barrowcliffe. Alex is presently publishing SFF adult novels and young adult comic fantasy.
Listen, enjoy, embed on your own site.
My thanks to Kate, Alex and Mark for their time on the day.
Alex Bell – http://www.alex-bell.co.uk/
Kate Griffin – http://www.kategriffin.net/
MD Lachlan – http://www.mdlachlan.com/
Recorded by Adele Harrison – http://www.unboundblogzine.com/
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4) Alt.Fiction Publishing Panel
With John Berlyne, John Jarrold, Jon Weir, Peter Crowther, Jenni Hill, Stephen Jones
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3) Blogging and the Internet
with Alasdair Stuart, Lee A Harris & Vincent Holland-Keen
Lee, Vincent and Alasdair
The second Alt.Fiction podcast was all about how the internet has changed writing, publishing and the experience for readers. The panel talked about ebooks and piracy, authors engaging through new media and the impact of podcasting on short fiction, along with Volcano base rental and why the Death Star is a power for good.
Listen, enjoy, embed on your own site.
My thanks to Lee, Alasdair and Vincent for their time on the day.
Lee A Harris – http://angryrobotbooks.com/
Alasdair Stuart – http://pseudopod.org/
Vincent Holland-Keen – http://dragonsfandango.blogspot.com/
Recorded by Adele Harrison – http://www.unboundblogzine.com/
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2) Alt.Fiction 2010 Panel – Dark Fantasy vs Horror
This panel comprised authors Kim Lakin-Smith, Tim Lebbon, Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane.
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1) An Audience with Ramsey Campbell and Stephen Jones
If you are a genre fan these two need no introduction, they have both had a significant impact on British Horror. Ramsey and Stephen edited The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror together for a number of years and Ramsey is still a regular contributor, while Stephen is in his 20th year of editing the anthology. Whilst their CV’s are extensive, it was Best New Horror that was at the core of their discussion.
A lively and fascinating conversation was held in front of a small audience covering the book in particular, editing generally, horror as a genre and some of the writers who made their debut in the anthology. The shared passion for good horror stories was evident throughout and the audience was utterly absorbed. A few questions were taken and then, sadly, we had to wrap up so that everyone could meet their next commitment.
My thanks once again to Stephen and Ramsey for their time on what I know was a busy day for them both. If you wish to embed the podast on your own site, you can get the code from here.
Adele Harrison – Un:Bound
http://www.ramseycampbell.com/
