EVENT TIMETABLE03–04 NOVEMBER 2018 | BELFRY HOTEL, NOTTINGHAM

SATURDAYAUDIENCE CHAMBER BRIEFING CHAMBER STRATEGIUM ADMINISTRATUM

TITLE SPEAKER(S) TITLE SPEAKER(S) TITLE SPEAKER(S) SIGNING

10:00–10:10 Welcome and Opening Address by Neil Coombe

10:15–11:15

Novellas of the Dark Imperium

A panel of writers discuss their brand new novella lengthstories for Warhammer 40,000 and this new

era of short fiction for Black Library

Danie WareMike BrooksNick Kyme

Presaging the Siege of Terra

Authors David Annandale and David Guymer offerspecial insight into their new Siege of Terra prequel

novellas, Spear of Ultramar and Dreadwing

David AnnandaleDavid Guymer

Writing for Black Library

Three seasoned and experienced authors offertheir expert guidance on how to write the

best fiction for Black Library

Aaron Dembski-BowdenChris Wraight

Dan Abnett

Guy HaleyJohan GrenierNeil Roberts

11:30–12:30

Spear of the Emperor

Author Aaron Dembski-Bowden discusses hisbrand new novel and the start of an excitingSpace Marine series for Warhammer 40,000

Aaron Dembski-Bowden

Legendary Visions: The Art of the Horus Heresy

Series artist Neil Roberts discusses the creation ofHorus Heresy artwork, from the black sands

of Isstvan to the gates of Terra

Neil Roberts

The Art of Writing Audio

Authors David Annandale, Gav Thorpe and Guy Haleyshare their experiences of writing audio dramas for Black Library

David AnnandaleGav ThorpeGuy Haley

Dan Abnett

12:30–13:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13:30–14:30

Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series

Q&A session with Gotrek Gunnissonhimself, Brian Blessed!

Brian Blessed

Space Marine Heroes

Authors Graham McNeill and Phil Kelly talk about theenduring popularity of the heroes of the Space Marines

and the return of a fan favourite to the Dark Imperium ...

Graham McNeillPhil Kelly

Xenos Encounters

Authors Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe talk aliens inBlack Library fiction and what the secret is to telling

great stories about these gruesome/eldritch characters ...

Gav ThorpeGuy Haley

Danie WareDarius HinksMike BrooksNick HorthNick Kyme

Rachel Harrison

14:45–15:45

The Black Library Event Anthology

Authors from the brand new Black LibraryEvent Anthology talk about their stories

featured in the collection

Chris WraightDarius Hinks

David AnnandaleGraham McNeill

Black Library Debut Authors

Three new writers to the Black Library discuss theirstories, how they got started and what to expect next

Danie WareMike Brooks

Rachel Harrison

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!

David GuymerDavid Seddon

Penelope RawlinsSteve Conlin

Brian Blessed

16:00–17:00

Scenes from Realmslayer: A Gotrek Gurnisson Series

Members of the Realmslayer cast recreatescenes from Realmslayer on stage!

Brian BlessedDavid Seddon

Penelope RawlinsSteve Conlin

Warrior Queens in the Age of Sigmar

A panel of Warhammer Age of Sigmar authors discuss thefemale heroines of the Mortal Realms and how they

came to write about these dynamic characters

Darius HinksDavid Annandale

Nick Horth

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 HaleyNeil Roberts

Aaron Dembski-BowdenDavid Annandale

Gav ThorpePhil Kelly

17:15–18:15

Anarch

Author Dan Abnett talks about the latest novelin the Gaunt's Ghosts franchise and the

end of The Victory story arc!

Dan Abnett

Legacy of Guilliman

Authors Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Phil Kellyand David Annandale talk Ultramarinesfrom three very different points of view

Aaron Dembski-BowdenDavid Annandale

Phil Kelly

Novellas of the Mortal Realms

A panel of writers discuss their brand new novellalength stories for Warhammer Age of Sigmar

and this new era of short fiction for Black Library

Darius HinksNick Horth

David GuymerDavid SeddonChris Wraight

Graham McNeillPenelope Rawlins

Steve Conlin

18:15–20:30 Dinner

20:30–21:00 Prize draw (automatic free entry with every event ticket)

21:15–lateThe 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?

SUNDAYAUDIENCE CHAMBER BRIEFING CHAMBER STRATEGIUM ADMINISTRATUM

TITLE SPEAKER(S) TITLE SPEAKER(S) TITLE SPEAKER(S) SIGNING

9:30 –10:30

Author Meet and Greet

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

11:15–12:15

Titandeath

An in-depth discussion about the forthcomingHorus Heresy novel Titandeath with author Guy Haley

Guy Haley

Shadows of Calth

Nick Kyme and Andy Smillie talk Calth, the Horus Heresyand Ultramarines in relation to their new audio dramas

featuring the indomitable Thirteenth Legion

Andy SmillieNick Kyme

Heroes & Monsters: Illustrating the Worlds of Warhammer

Cover artist Johan Grenier (Realmslayer and The Magos)talks about the process of painting iconic characters

in the fantastical worlds of Warhammer

Johan GrenierAaron Dembski-Bowden

Andy ClarkJohn French

12:30–13:30

Siege of Terra: The Solar War

An exclusive and tantalising discussion with authorJohn French about the first novel in the highly

anticipated Siege of Terra series

John French

Pitching for Black Library

Our veteran authors offer their knowledge,techniques and experience on how towrite a great pitch for Black Library

Aaron Dembski-BowdenDavid Guymer

Guy Haley

The Quest for Souls

Authors Andy Clark and David Annandale talk abouttheir new novels for Warhammer Age of Sigmar and

how the advent of the Soul Wars has changed thenarrative landscape of the Mortal Realms

Andy ClarkDavid Annandale

Andy SmillieDan Abnett

Graham McNeill

13:30–14:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14:30–15:45

Coming Soon from Black Library

An exclusive look into what's coming in the futurefrom Black Library in 2019 and beyond ...

Closing Address by Neil Coombe

Matt RenshawNeil CoombeNick Kyme

Rachel Harrison

All details subject to change