Black Library Weekender 2018

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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

TITLE

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

TITLE

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


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