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Post by dem bones on Jul 6, 2021 6:54:34 GMT
Ghost Story Society Convention, Chester, 30-10-1993 Not quite a G&S/ Haunted Library publication, but found this among a slim but precious stash of HL newsletters from early 'nineties. Leaflet advertising the first Ghost Story Society Convention at The Mill Hotel, Chester on Saturday 30 October, 1993. Event organised by Barbara and Christopher Roden and Mark Valentine, guest speakers Jonathan Atcliffe, Ramsey Campbell, Michael Cox, William Read, and David G. Rowland. To my knowledge at least three of our contributors were present. Any fond memories to share? Attachments:
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Post by andydecker on Jul 6, 2021 8:01:13 GMT
This sounds wonderful. Sometimes I envy you of all those opportunities.
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Post by ropardoe on Jul 6, 2021 8:34:27 GMT
I remember it was a lot of fun but not much in the way of detail. In fact nothing in the way of detail. All conventions (SF and fantasy) have merged into one for me.
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Post by dem bones on Jul 6, 2021 17:00:45 GMT
I remember it was a lot of fun but not much in the way of detail. In fact nothing in the way of detail. All conventions (SF and fantasy) have merged into one for me. Hi Ro. Was there ever another one? Can't believe the leaflet is in near pristine condition. As mentioned, I found it among several Haunted Library newsletters some time ago, set them aside, forgot where, only chanced upon them yesterday while looking for something else entirely. Also a flyer: 'Ash-tree Press is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of THE FIVE JARS by M. R. James.' I'm really pleased! |
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Post by ropardoe on Jul 6, 2021 18:33:14 GMT
I remember it was a lot of fun but not much in the way of detail. In fact nothing in the way of detail. All conventions (SF and fantasy) have merged into one for me. Hi Ro. Was there ever another one? Can't believe the leaflet is in near pristine condition. As mentioned, I found it among several Haunted Library newsletters some time ago, set them aside, forgot where, only chanced upon them yesterday while looking for something else entirely. Also a flyer: 'Ash-tree Press is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of THE FIVE JARS by M. R. James.' I'm really pleased! You’re asking me - given my admission about my memory? No actually there was another, which I only remember as different because it was at another hotel. More recently, the Ghostly Company has had a Black Pilgrimage get together in Chester (and another planned for later this year all being well). |
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Post by ramseycampbell on Jul 8, 2021 9:49:56 GMT
I assume that was where I took pity on a chap who was selling his self-published book - I saw one story used the very hotel where Jenny and I first met. I'd only read that tale when I was on the phone to Steve Jones to tell him of a new writer we had to include in Best New Horror...
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Post by dem bones on Jul 8, 2021 11:06:31 GMT
I assume that was where I took pity on a chap who was selling his self-published book - I saw one story used the very hotel where Jenny and I first met. I'd only read that tale when I was on the phone to Steve Jones to tell him of a new writer we had to include in Best New Horror... Terry Lamsley? |
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Post by ramseycampbell on Jul 11, 2021 10:53:59 GMT
I assume that was where I took pity on a chap who was selling his self-published book - I saw one story used the very hotel where Jenny and I first met. I'd only read that tale when I was on the phone to Steve Jones to tell him of a new writer we had to include in Best New Horror... Terry Lamsley? The very man. |
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