About the event

If you think our world has lost its magic, meet two authors writing contemporary fantasy who will show you that you just need to open your eyes.

Chaired by Eleanor Pender

About the speakers

Vic James lives in London’s Notting Hill, but her life is more action-adventure than rom-com. After studying History and English at Oxford and relocating to Rome, Vic returned to the UK and became investigations producer for Channel 4 News, then began directing current affairs documentaries for BBC1 and BBC2. When she’s not out and about in the world, she now writes full time. But there’s still little she loves more than lying in bed till midday with a good book and a supply of her favourite biscuits.

Tim Clare is the author of The Honours, The Ice House and We can’t all be Astronauts. He presents the creative writing podcast DEATH OF 1000 CUTS for anyone who wants to know how to write a novel, writes great fiction, and gets published. His Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp is a free 8-week writing course by podcast. He also is a stand-up poet with several award-winning 5-star shows under his belt.

Find out more about V.V. James and Tim Clare!