EVENT TIMETABLE 03–04 NOVEMBER 2018 | BELFRY HOTEL, NOTTINGHAM AUDIENCE CHAMBER
BRIEFING CHAMBER
STRATEGIUM
ADMINISTRATUM
SATURDAY TITLE 10:00–10:10
SPEAKER(S)
A panel of writers discuss their brand new novella length stories for Warhammer 40,000 and this new era of short fiction for Black Library
Danie Ware Mike Brooks Nick Kyme
Spear of the Emperor 11:30–12:30
Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Q&A session with Gotrek Gunnisson himself, Brian Blessed!
The Black Library Event Anthology Authors from the brand new Black Library Event Anthology talk about their stories featured in the collection
Scenes from Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series 16:00–17:00
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SPEAKER(S)
Writing for Black Library David Annandale David Guymer
Series artist Neil Roberts discusses the creation of Horus Heresy artwork, from the black sands of Isstvan to the gates of Terra
Members of the Realmslayer cast recreate scenes from Realmslayer on stage!
Three seasoned and experienced authors offer their expert guidance on how to write the best fiction for Black Library
The Art of Writing Audio Neil Roberts
Authors David Annandale, Gav Thorpe and Guy Haley share their experiences of writing audio dramas for Black Library
Lunch
Authors Graham McNeill and Phil Kelly talk about the enduring popularity of the heroes of the Space Marines and the return of a fan favourite to the Dark Imperium ...
Chris Wraight Darius Hinks David Annandale Graham McNeill
Black Library Debut Authors Three new writers to the Black Library discuss their stories, how they got started and what to expect next
Warrior Queens in the Age of Sigmar A panel of Warhammer Age of Sigmar authors discuss the female heroines of the Mortal Realms and how they came to write about these dynamic characters
Legacy of Guilliman
Author Dan Abnett talks about the latest novel in the Gaunt's Ghosts franchise and the end of The Victory story arc!
Dan Abnett
18:15–20:30
Dinner
20:30–21:00
Prize draw (automatic free entry with every event ticket)
21:15–late
The audience has the opportunity to take part in a live audio drama, performed with the assistance of the cast from Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series. Who could be the next Gotrek Gurnisson?
Authors Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Phil Kelly and David Annandale talk Ultramarines from three very different points of view
AUDIENCE CHAMBER
David Annandale Gav Thorpe Guy Haley
SIGNING
Graham McNeill Phil Kelly
Danie Ware Mike Brooks Rachel Harrison
Darius Hinks David Annandale Nick Horth
Aaron Dembski-Bowden David Annandale Phil Kelly
Authors Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe talk aliens in Black Library fiction and what the secret is to telling great stories about these gruesome/eldritch characters ...
Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series: Writing and Casting Author David Guymer and cast members Penelope Rawlins, David Seddon and Steve Conlin talk about how they brought Realmslayer to life!
Gav Thorpe Guy Haley
David Guymer David Seddon Penelope Rawlins Steve Conlin
Brian Blessed
Guy Haley Neil Roberts
Aaron Dembski-Bowden David Annandale Gav Thorpe Phil Kelly
Darius Hinks Nick Horth
David Guymer David Seddon Chris Wraight Graham McNeill Penelope Rawlins Steve Conlin
Novellas of the Mortal Realms A panel of writers discuss their brand new novella length stories for Warhammer Age of Sigmar and this new era of short fiction for Black Library
BRIEFING CHAMBER
Dan Abnett
Danie Ware Darius Hinks Mike Brooks Nick Horth Nick Kyme Rachel Harrison
Visions of Heresy Reimagined The classic background and art book returns! With commentary and discussion from the artist and author on what went into creating this new edition
Guy Haley Johan Grenier Neil Roberts
Lunch
Xenos Encounters
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed David Seddon Penelope Rawlins Steve Conlin
Aaron Dembski-Bowden Chris Wraight Dan Abnett
Lunch
Space Marine Heroes
Anarch 17:15–18:15
Authors David Annandale and David Guymer offer special insight into their new Siege of Terra prequel novellas, Spear of Ultramar and Dreadwing
Lunch
Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series
14:45–15:45
Presaging the Siege of Terra
Legendary Visions: The Art of the Horus Heresy
Author Aaron Dembski-Bowden discusses his brand new novel and the start of an exciting Space Marine series for Warhammer 40,000
12:30–13:30
13:30–14:30
SPEAKER(S)
Welcome and Opening Address by Neil Coombe
Novellas of the Dark Imperium 10:15–11:15
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STRATEGIUM
ADMINISTRATUM
SUNDAY TITLE
SPEAKER(S)
TITLE
SPEAKER(S)
TITLE
SPEAKER(S)
SIGNING
Author Meet and Greet 9:30 –10:30
Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Andy Clark, Andy Smillie, Dan Abnett, David Annandale, David Guymer, Gav Thorpe, Graham McNeill, Guy Haley, Johan Grenier, John French, Neil Roberts, Nick Kyme and Rachel Harrison
Shadows of Calth
Titandeath 11:15–12:15
An in-depth discussion about the forthcoming Horus Heresy novel Titandeath with author Guy Haley
Guy Haley
Siege of Terra: The Solar War 12:30–13:30
13:30–14:30
An exclusive and tantalising discussion with author John French about the first novel in the highly anticipated Siege of Terra series
Heroes & Monsters: Illustrating the Worlds of Warhammer
Nick Kyme and Andy Smillie talk Calth, the Horus Heresy and Ultramarines in relation to their new audio dramas featuring the indomitable Thirteenth Legion
Pitching for Black Library John French
Lunch
Our veteran authors offer their knowledge, techniques and experience on how to write a great pitch for Black Library
Lunch
Coming Soon from Black Library 14:30–15:45
An exclusive look into what's coming in the future from Black Library in 2019 and beyond ... Closing Address by Neil Coombe
Matt Renshaw Neil Coombe Nick Kyme Rachel Harrison
All details subject to change
Andy Smillie Nick Kyme
Cover artist Johan Grenier (Realmslayer and The Magos) talks about the process of painting iconic characters in the fantastical worlds of Warhammer
Johan Grenier
Aaron Dembski-Bowden Andy Clark John French
The Quest for Souls Aaron Dembski-Bowden David Guymer Guy Haley
Authors Andy Clark and David Annandale talk about their new novels for Warhammer Age of Sigmar and how the advent of the Soul Wars has changed the narrative landscape of the Mortal Realms
Lunch
Andy Clark David Annandale
Andy Smillie Dan Abnett Graham McNeill
Lunch