Black Library Weekender Aftermath

Well, what a fantastic weekend. I can honestly say that I had a brilliant time. A+ for Black Library. The venue was great and the Black Library crew, under the steely-eyed leadership of Captain George Mann, pulled off a peerless event. Thanks to all who worked so hard and those brave souls who attended. It was great seeing you all. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to you, the signings, the impromptu signings, the Question and Answer sessions and the Seminars. It was brilliant to spend time with fans in the evening and to experience / partake in the entertainment. I thought that the Pitch Factor event was a particular success. Kudos to all those with the stones to step up on that stage and pitch to veteran editors Laurie Goulding,Graeme Lyon and my good self. Not easy at all. Congratulations to Alex: she was a worthy winner.

It was also great to spend time with all the Black Library authors and artists. That's a lot of talent in one location. There are too many to namecheck individually, although I'd like to think that I got to catch up and spend some quality time with all of them. Special shout outs do go to Neil Roberts and Jonathan Green, however. Neil and I travelled down together, while at the same time putting the world to rights. He's Black Library's Horus Heresy artist and illustrator: his upcoming graphic novel 'Macragge's Honour' is going to be something special indeed. Check it out here. I spent late Saturday night and the small hours of Sunday morning looking through the bottom of a pint glass at Jonathan Green - a one man ideas-factory. More like one man military-industrial ideas complex. Jonathan - it's always a pleasure. Check out his brilliant Pax Britannia series here.

Mostly, I just want to say thank you to all the people buying and reading my books. That's what it's all about - after all! Can't wait until the next event. In the meantime, it's been straight back to the keyboard and the classroom.

Black Library Weekender

Just got back from one of our regular Horus Heresy meetings. Excellent stuff. Always brilliant to be part of the process that guides and shapes the direction of this fantastic series. I've just finished a cool Horus Heresy project (hush, hush) and got into thrashing several more (even more hushing!), so I found the day particularly useful.

A quick reminder that I will be at the Black Library Weekender over the next two days. The Black Library Weekender is a two-day event at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel including seminars, signings, exclusive releases, previews and entertainment. Should be a blast. I look forward to seeing and spending time with Black Library fans. Bring your books. Happy to sign them and have a chat. There are lots of things going on with many authors in attendance. My events include:

Saturday 10.30-11-30 am - Space Marine Battles novels - Marlborough / Wellington Suite

Saturday 1.45-2.45 pm - Rob Sanders Q & A - Hardy Suite

Saturday 3.00-4.00 pm - Signing - Victory Suite

Saturday Evening - Pitch Factor

Sunday 11.15-12.15 pm - Villains of Warhammer 40k - Marlborough / Wellington Suite

I've probably forgotten something but I'll be around regardless - enjoying the events and hanging out with fans and authors. I also have an exclusive story available in the Black Library Weekender Chapbook Volume 2 - available on Sunday. My short story is called Shadow Play and sees the return of Inquisitor Bronislaw Czevak from my novel Atlas Infernal.

The Black Library Weekender should be a lot of fun. There is fun to be had here, also. Whether you're there or not, why don't you have a go at the caption competition below. Post captions on the blog, Facebook or boards. After the Weekender, I'll nominate a winner for our respect and adoration.

Signed in Blood

I will be signing copies of my new Space Marine Battles novel Legion of the Damned at the Black Library stand during the 'Warhammer 40,000 Doubles Event' in Warhammer World on Saturday 25th February (this weekend, for people like me who try to live their lives without a calendar). I will be there from midday, so feel free to drop by. See you there! The fantastic Graham McNeill will also be signing copies of Iron Warriors: The Omnibus and pre-release copies of his new audio drama, Eye of Vengeance.

I am also looking forward to meeting people at Black Library Live! 2012, that takes place on Saturday 3rd March – more of that later. Also, don’t forget the newest of Black Library’s events – the Black Library Weekender 2012, which takes place on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of November at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel. Check out the website for further details and to purchase tickets for this great new event.

I am reliably informed that I can’t actually sign books in blood – mine, your own or your enemy’s – at the above events. Something about Health and Safety regulations...Who knew?