Mitchell Library

NOVA SCOTIA Vol 2 Book Launch

NOVA SCOTIA Vol 2 Book Launch
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Tickets
Free - ticket required
Dates and times
Tuesday 30th Jul 2024
6:30PM
Age
Adult, Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Glasgow libraries in conjunction with Glasgow 2024 - A Worldcon for Our Futures -  are delighted to welcome you to an evening of Scottish writing across Science fiction and fantasy as we celebrate the launch of Nova Scotia Vol 2. This amazing selection of short stories showcases the depth and breadth of Scotland's dazzling science fiction and fantasy landscape from its haunted islands to its transformed cities and everything in between. 

Join Dr. Meg MacDonald, Glasgow 2024, to discuss the volume with its publisher, Francesca T Barbini of Luna Press, and a selection of the phenomenal authors who contributed to this brilliant collection including Neil Williamson, Ken MacLeod, E.M. Faulds, Ali Maloney and Rhiannon A Grist.

Copies of NOVA SCOTIA Vol 2 will be available for purchase and signing. 

NOVA SCOTIA Vol 2 features stories by Ken MacLeod, Eliza Chan, Lorraine Wilson, Morag Edward, David Goodman, Jon Courtenay Grimwood, Andrew J. Wilson, Pippa Goldschmidt, Dilys Rose, Eris Young, Ali Maloney, Russell Jones, Lindz McLeod, Grant Morrison, Neil Williamson, CL Hellisen, Rhiannon A Grist, Doug Johnstone, T.L. Huchu, Ever Dundas, Jane McKie, Chris Kelso, James Kelman, Carole Johnstone, E.M. Faulds, Jeda Pearl.

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