Morning folks, another event for your diaries, another event with too little notice... Oh well. In my defence, I was finishing God King (the last full stop went down yesterday. Now I just have to read the last four chapters with the Red Pen of Doom in  hand) before handing it over to BL. But I digress...

Anyway, if you've a free evening this Monday the 10th of May, come along to the Picadilly branch of Waterstones, where the good people of SFX have arranged An Evening with SFX, which includes an in-store book signing open to all from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Here you'll see such luminaries as Adam Roberts, China Miéville, Michael Cobley, the Mighty Dan Abnett, Stephen Hunt, and my good self.

And as if that wasn't enough, it's followed by an exclusive, ticket-only function where the fortunate few who win the SFX competition can mingle with all those doing the signing and a few other, "mystery guests". And enjoy drinks and nibbles. This function will also feature a special panel discussion: “Millions of people watch SF on TV and at the cinema – why don’t more people read SF books too?” Panellists include Adam Roberts, China Miéville, Michael Cobley, Dan Abnett and SFX editor Dave Bradley.

You should really try to come along, as the SFX Summer of SFX Reading is a major multi-issue celebration of the best in SF and Fantasy novels, which will be featured in issues 196 (on sale 5 May) to 198. It’s sponsored by Gollancz and includes an ambitious history of the top 100 SF authors and retrospective articles on the work of John Wyndham and William Gibson, plus new author interviews and more. Issue 196 is also guest edited by the legendary Terry Pratchett, and you’ll feel his influence throughout the issue.

So, how do you get your hands on tickets? Simple. Just check the competition here. Just remember that the 5.30-7pm signing is free to come along to, you don't need a ticket!

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Graham