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Post by David A. Riley on Aug 5, 2008 14:06:54 GMT
At £40 it certainly is, especially when it would be late morning by the time I could get there, if I decide to go this time.
David
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Post by allysonbird on Aug 5, 2008 14:14:27 GMT
They should have left the dayrate at a lower rate and had coloured badges for weekend or day. Chris Teague is as bothered as the rest of us that sales of books will also be lost. The dealer's room should be free to all - it could be cordoned off. A good publicity campaign would bring people in off the street.
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Post by David A. Riley on Aug 5, 2008 14:33:47 GMT
Last year when I went for the Saturday the only rooms I used were the book room (of course!), where I spent quite a bit of money, the dining room for some lunch, and the bar where I socialised. With only so much time to spare I didn't waste any of it listening to talks in the conference rooms!
The only reason that might sway me this time into attending is if on the Saturday there's some promotional activity for the BFS anthology, Houses on the Borderland, in which I have a novelette, but it's a lot to spend to help promote a BFS publication, a copy of which will be going out to all members anyway.
Which is one reason why I went ahead and pre-ordered your book - just to make sure I got a copy!
Yes, it could be a very bad thing for booksellers - in particular small press publishers. I don't know how many people usually book just one day, but with hotel prices what they are, I suspect there must be quite a few, though probably daunted this time at the uppage in price for Saturday.
David
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Post by allysonbird on Aug 5, 2008 14:55:34 GMT
And yours will be the first book of BRFG pre-orders to be packaged and sent to you next Tuesday morning  I was going to ask a few people if they fancied coming down for the day for the launch of BRFG but couldn't because of the steep charge. I'll organise a local event instead. Shame - because they could have been the new members the society is keen to encourage. |
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Post by David A. Riley on Aug 5, 2008 15:09:40 GMT
Actually, Allyson, could you hold back posting it till the beginning of September, as I'll be away till then in Bulgaria and we have a rubbish postman at the moment, who'll likely leave it on our doorstep or send it back because we're closed. (Our front door is the door to our bookshop)
I certainly look forward to seeing it, though!
David
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Post by allysonbird on Aug 5, 2008 15:24:27 GMT
Certainly will David!
Are you relocating from Lancashire by any chance? Is this a dream I'm catching sight of?
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Post by David A. Riley on Aug 5, 2008 15:33:38 GMT
Not quite yet. But we are doing some redecorating, etc. Next year, hopefully...
David
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Post by allysonbird on Sept 22, 2008 13:04:02 GMT
Screaming Dreams are celebrating that they sold every copy of the debut collection of BULL RUNNING FOR GIRLS by ALLYSON BIRD (52 in all) that they brought to the convention and would like to thank all who bought it for their enthusiasm, time and support. Still some copies left of the first edition but SD are going to second print run very soon.
Blurb for FCON site news.....
“Fantasycon 2008 was my third convention and I think that it was Gary McMahon who first told me about it. Bringing my book to Fantasycon was a great opportunity to promote my debut collection, to meet new writers and readers, and as always to have a bloody great party with friends met in previous years too! The panels and readings were interesting and Fantasycon is a wonderful place to meet like-minded people. Where else in the world could I have had breakfast with Ian Watson, talked to Chris Golden about trolls on forum boards in America, and listen to ghost stories late at night in the gloomy corridors of a hotel?”
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Post by allysonbird on Oct 7, 2008 10:25:42 GMT
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Post by corpsecandle on Oct 7, 2008 16:54:43 GMT
I noticed you had a really slick looking website a while back Allyson and then via the B.H.F Blog I noticed this short story publication of yours. I didn't realise you had to go through soo much personal strife as well which makes the realisation of this book something special to savour. Well done with this and I hope it's only the start of glorious carrier  |
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Post by allysonbird on Oct 8, 2008 11:49:43 GMT
Thank you very much for those comments - I chose to write horror (or rather horror chose me) to get all those emotions and experiences down in stories. The right medium :>)
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Post by corpsecandle on Oct 9, 2008 17:31:36 GMT
Y'know I haven't had to go through the troubles you have had to Allyson but in my own tribulations I have had to face it becomes incresingly clear that writing horror has been one of the most unconventional forms of threapy I have done. ...and it really helps the storys along to A good reason to encourge everyone to write something no matter what level of skill they have or precieve themselves to have. |
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Post by mattofthespurs on Oct 9, 2008 17:35:41 GMT
I kinda feel left out now. I had a happy childhood, met my sweetheart at 15, married her, have a wonderful child, a great life... And I still love reading and writing horror. Finished my latest short today and oh boy I love that feeling when it's done. Gonna get me p*ssed on red wine tonight then back to the grindstone tomorrow because I have another 4 stories breakin' my neck to get out. Sometimes life sucks and sometimes...Ya know, sometimes it doesn't. This, for me, is one of dem doesn't times. |
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Post by jkdunham on Oct 9, 2008 17:55:08 GMT
it becomes incresingly clear that writing horror has been one of the most unconventional forms of threapy I have done... A good reason to encourge everyone to write something no matter what level of skill they have or precieve themselves to have. It's a funny thing but, personally (and without wishing to labour the point), I'm much, much happier since I stopped trying to write. I can see how it could be beneficial though so, yeah, I'd echo Corpsie's sentiments. Give it a go. There are lots of success stories right here on this board. |
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Post by corpsecandle on Oct 9, 2008 22:47:39 GMT
it becomes incresingly clear that writing horror has been one of the most unconventional forms of threapy I have done... A good reason to encourge everyone to write something no matter what level of skill they have or precieve themselves to have. It's a funny thing but, personally (and without wishing to labour the point), I'm much, much happier since I stopped trying to write. I can see how it could be beneficial though so, yeah, I'd echo Corpsie's sentiments. Give it a go. There are lots of success stories right here on this board. If writing gives you more displeasure than pleasure then it may well be a good idea to take a break or cease doing it. If not writing is something that has made happier than it's a good discsion. As with life however sometimes writing can be something some do not because people do it for themselves but because they feel it has meet with others approval. If you ever do feel like picking up the pen again X just do it for yourself mate  |
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