If you didn't make it to Fantasycon, you can take some comfort from the pretty impressive virtual version of the convention that can now be found online through blogs and videos.  The latest video is from Andry Remic and the first covers Andy reading from his new novel, Kell's Legend, available from Angry Robot books.  

The FantasyCon 2009 program is a remarkably nice piece of work, featuring articles on the Guests of Honor and the inimitable Ian Watson.  A few are going spare and if you want both a memento of the convention and some great journalism covering  Jasper Fforde, Brian Clemens, Gail Martin and Ian Watson then order one now.  They can be ordered for £5 to cover costs and p&p (in the UK). Please order by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and pay via PayPal at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (or send a cheque).

Couldn't make it to (Actually rather unsettlingly) sunny Nottingham for FantasyCon and the BFS Awards?  Never fear, video of several of the awards speeches is now up on the site.  The announcements for Best Novella, Best Short Fiction, Best Collection, Best Anthology, the PS Publishing Small Press award, Best Non Fiction and Best Magazine Periodical can all be found here.

One of the most unusual, and fascinating, aspects of a convention is the fact it's a collection of unique perspectives.  As a result, the numerous after Con reports that have already gone online make for fascinating reading with one in particular providing live coverage of the Awards ceremony.  Cheryl Morgan's rolling coverage makes for fascinating reading and can be found here:

 

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