Ian Whates
Author and Editor
- Joined
- Sep 8, 2006
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Thought it was about time something appeared in this little corner of the Chrons that Brian has kindly opened up to the the Write Fantastic.
"The What?" I hear you ask... Well, then I shall tell you.
The Write Fantastic is an exciting initiative by professional authors aiming to introduce fantasy fiction to readers who have yet to experience the genre. Its mission is also to ensure existing readers know the full breadth and depth of current fantasy writing.
TWF has its roots in a conversation, in a bar, at a convention... Now there's a first! From the musings of established and respected fantasy authors Juliet E McKenna and Chaz Brenchley, the Write Fantastic was born, staging their first event in May 2005.
Since that launch, The Write Fantastic have contributed to or staged more than 60 events, including literary festivals, conventions, seminars, workshops, readings, etc.
The founding members were: Juliet E McKenna, Chaz Brenchley, Sarah Ash, Mark Chadbourn, Stan Nicholls, and Jessica Rydill.
With time pressures and commitments, the roster of active members has been through a few changes from time to time, but the commitment to crusade on behalf of fantasy fiction has never faltered. As The Write Fantastic approaches its fifth anniversary (and more of that in a separate thread at some point), the current members are: Juliet E McKenna, Chaz Brenchley, Sarah Ash, Deborah M Miller (Miller Lau), Jessica Rydill, Kari Sperring... and Ian Whates (yes, they were foolish enough to let me in!)
So, hello one and all!
Please feel free to applaud, nay, stand and cheer, or alternately stare in puzzlement, laugh at, question or simply say 'hiya' to the daring adventure that is The Write Fantastic!
"The What?" I hear you ask... Well, then I shall tell you.
The Write Fantastic is an exciting initiative by professional authors aiming to introduce fantasy fiction to readers who have yet to experience the genre. Its mission is also to ensure existing readers know the full breadth and depth of current fantasy writing.
TWF has its roots in a conversation, in a bar, at a convention... Now there's a first! From the musings of established and respected fantasy authors Juliet E McKenna and Chaz Brenchley, the Write Fantastic was born, staging their first event in May 2005.
Since that launch, The Write Fantastic have contributed to or staged more than 60 events, including literary festivals, conventions, seminars, workshops, readings, etc.
The founding members were: Juliet E McKenna, Chaz Brenchley, Sarah Ash, Mark Chadbourn, Stan Nicholls, and Jessica Rydill.
With time pressures and commitments, the roster of active members has been through a few changes from time to time, but the commitment to crusade on behalf of fantasy fiction has never faltered. As The Write Fantastic approaches its fifth anniversary (and more of that in a separate thread at some point), the current members are: Juliet E McKenna, Chaz Brenchley, Sarah Ash, Deborah M Miller (Miller Lau), Jessica Rydill, Kari Sperring... and Ian Whates (yes, they were foolish enough to let me in!)
So, hello one and all!
Please feel free to applaud, nay, stand and cheer, or alternately stare in puzzlement, laugh at, question or simply say 'hiya' to the daring adventure that is The Write Fantastic!