- Devi Pillai - August 4th, 2010
A signing with Mark Henry and Nicole Peeler in Seattle at Ravenna Third Place Books & Honey Bear Café tonight!
N.K. Jemisin is guest blogging at Scalzi’s Whatever in the next few weeks.
Gail Carriger is over at Zombie Popcorn for The Gail Carriger Show! And we just found out that the Soulless audiobook was named one of Audible‘s top 20 sleeper hits.
And at Jeff Somers’ blog – you can literally ask him anything!
And Rachel Aaron has a new post up in the Magic District — but my favorite one that she wrote is the one about the knife test that she puts all her characters through. Interesting reading. . .
by Devi Pillai • Post a Comment • Posted in: Miscellany, Orbit US, Signings and Events, Uncategorized
- Rose Tremlett - May 5th, 2010
Orbit authors Michael Cobley, Mike Carey, Philip Palmer and Kate Griffin will be attending the SFX ‘Summer of SF Reading‘ launch event at Waterstone’s Piccadilly on Monday 10th May.
It all kicks off with a signing at 5.30pm so do come along to meet our great authors! There are VIP drinks and a panel event after and SFX are running a competition to win tickets to this.
Even if you can’t make it, why not check out their latest books…
by Rose Tremlett • Post a Comment • Posted in: Orbit UK, Signings and Events, Uncategorized
- Bella Pagan - May 5th, 2010
The Orphaned Worlds is now out and available for just a few earth pounds from a book vendor near you. Or have a taster first with this 
entirely free extract or perhaps a free Orphaned Worlds wallpaper. But Michael Cobley can tell you more about the masterwork himself, as he will be taking part in the SFX Summer of SF Reading event and signing on 10th May, at Waterstone’s London Piccadilly store. For SFX competition winners (closing date is tomorrow) the open signing will be followed by a VIP party and panel discussing why more fans of SF on TV/in films don’t also read the books, also featuring the talented Mr Cobley. Signed copies of the book will also be available soon from The Forbidden Planet‘s London branch.
So, to go back to the book itself, The Orphaned Worlds is a rip-roaring ride and we’ve had a lot of great review coverage from fans. We’re lucky to count the Guardian, Waterstone’s Books Quarterly and also SFX amongst those fans. Bloggers have also been very supportive and good things have been said by Bookgeeks (win a copy of the Orphaned Worlds comptition currently running) and Walker of Worlds.
So, all in all, hooray for the book!
by Bella Pagan • Post a Comment • Posted in: Extracts, New Titles, Orbit Australia, Orbit UK, Reviews, Signings and Events, Wallpaper
- Rose Tremlett - March 15th, 2010
Event dates are confirmed for Kelley Armstrong’s UK visit:
Tuesday 23rd March – Forbidden Planet, London
Wednesday 24th March – Waterstone’s Deansgate, Manchester
Friday 26th March – World Horror Con, Brighton
As a special treat, paperback copies of the beautifully re-jacketed Frostbitten will be exclusively available to buy two months in advance at the bookshop signings!
by Rose Tremlett • Post a Comment • Posted in: News, Orbit UK, Signings and Events
- Nicola Pitt - September 3rd, 2009
Australian Twilight fans can celebrate Bella’s birthday on Sunday 13 September at bookshops around the country. There will be games, trivia quizes, costume prizes and lots more! For details and bookings contact the shops directly:
NSW EVENT:
When: Sunday 13 September, 7-9pm
Where: Shearer’s On Norton, 99 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040
For more info/tickets contact: 02 9572 7766
Tickets only $15. Book early to avoid disappointment.
ACT EVENT:
When: Sunday 13 September, 4.30-6.30pm
Where: Dymocks, Shop 111A Level 1, Hyperdome Shopping Centre, Anketell Street, Tuggeranong, ACT 2900
For more info/tickets contact: 02 6293 9055
Strictly limited places.
VIC EVENT:
When: Sunday 13 September, 2pm
Where: Dymocks, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne
For more info/tickets contact: 03 9660 8500
This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential.
WA EVENT:
When: Saturday 12 September, 8.30am
Where: Dymocks, Shop 33-34, Garden City Shopping Centre, Riseley Street, Booragoon, WA 6154
For more info/tickets contact: 08 9364 7687
QLD EVENT:
When: Saturday 12 September, 23.45-01.00 (yes, this is a Midnight event)
Where: Avid Reader bookshop, 193 Boundary Street, West End, QLD 4101
For more info/tickets contact: 07 3846 3422
This is a FREE event but guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
by Nicola Pitt • Post a Comment • Posted in: Orbit Australia, Signings and Events
- The Orbit Team - April 24th, 2009
Charles Stross will be down on London on May 1st signing copies of Saturn’s Children and his Merchant Princes series and many, many others.
The signing will be taking place at Forbidden Planet on Shaftesbury Avenue from 1pm-2pm. Hope to see you all there!
by The Orbit Team • Post a Comment • Posted in: All posts, Contents, Orbit UK, Signings and Events
- The Orbit Team - April 6th, 2009
A big congrats to Nicole, James and Melissa winners of our competition for signed copies of Thicker Than Water and A Madness of Angels. Thanks to everyone who entered!
by The Orbit Team • 3 Comments • Posted in: All posts, Contents, Contests, Orbit UK, Signings and Events
- Darren Turpin - April 3rd, 2009
Orbit’s very own Charles Stross, along with Boing! Boing! founder-member Cory Doctorow, will be taking part in a discussion entitled Resisting the All-Seeing Eye on behalf of the Open Rights Group on Friday May 1st at Crypt on the Green, St James’ Church, Clerkenwell, London.
The panel will discuss the growing need need to “resist surveillance and ensure the integrity of your digital personality”. Entry is by Open Rights Group membership or £10 donation-on-the-door. Visit www.openrightsgroup.org for more information.
by Darren Turpin • Post a Comment • Posted in: News, Orbit UK, Signings and Events
- Darren Turpin - April 3rd, 2009
From Ken MacLeod‘s ‘The Early Days of a Better Nation’ blog:
At 6.30 p.m. on Monday 6 April I’m giving a talk on robots and AI in SF at Heriot-Watt University, as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
The University of Edinburgh is hosting lots of cool events, including guest appearances over Saturday and Sunday by ASIMO, ‘the world’s most advanced humanoid robot’, at the McEwan Hall.
Follow the embedded links for more information.
by Darren Turpin • Post a Comment • Posted in: News, Orbit UK, Signings and Events
A signing with Mark Henry and Nicole Peeler in Seattle at Ravenna Third Place Books & Honey Bear Café tonight!
