Are you writing something out of this world (literally)? Want some advice on how to take your book to the next stage?
Our panel of experts will offer inspiration about all things SFF writing, sharing how publishing works, giving a glimpse into the writing process, and discussing the books they’ve written and loved.
T. L. Huchu is a writer whose short fiction has appeared in publications such as Lightspeed, Interzone, Analog Science Fiction and Fact and elsewhere. His novel The Library of the Dead, the first in the Edinburgh Nights series, won Best Novel at the Nommo Awards, presented by the African Speculative Fiction Society. His work has also been short-listed for the Caine Prize and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire. Between projects, he translates fiction from Shona into English and the reverse.
M. H. Ayinde studied English Literature and has worked as a video games reviewer, magazine sub editor, and television researcher. Her debut novel, A Song of Legends Lost, the first in an epic fantasy trilogy, was published by Orbit Books in spring 2025. Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in FIYAH Literary Magazine, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and more. Modupe lives in North London with her family and their Studio Ghibli obsession.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Upper Hall
Price: £6/£3 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
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