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Milford 2022 by Somto Ihezue

Posted on 8 November 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Getting into Milford was a dream. I still can’t fit my excitement into words. I remember applying after I found out Suyi Davies had attended in the past. I initially didn’t think I could get in, but seeing another Nigerian … Continue reading →

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The Journey Continues, by David Gullen

Posted on 25 October 2022 by Jacey Bedford

In September we went to Milford SFF Conference in Nantlle, North Wales –  a week of critiques, writing, hanging out with other writers, and cake. Trigonos, the place we stayed, nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia, is determined we need … Continue reading →

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Milford 2022 by Ramya Jegatheesan

Posted on 11 October 2022 by Jacey Bedford

The weeks leading up to the Milford conference did not bode well. A whole bevy of train strikes and rail line cancellations meant some very frantic and desperate emails begging any stranger who would have me for a ride to … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging from Milford 3

Posted on 15 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Ramya JegatheesanAs a newbie, it feels like I’ve now got into the comfortable swing of things. I know what the day will bring – copious amounts of food, wine and useful, weird conversations. The weather today was clear and bright, … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging from Milford – 2

Posted on 13 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Jacey BedfordToday is the third day of our active Milford. We arrived on Saturday and started work on Sunday. So today is Tuesday, and we’re just over half way through our critiques. My story was up for critique today and … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging from Milford – 1

Posted on 11 September 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Jacey Bedford writes… If you want to know all about Milford SF writers’ weeks take a look here. This is Day Two, since yesterday, Day One, was our arrival day and getting-to-know-each-other day. Milford is always a mixture of newcomers … Continue reading →

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A First Milford by Georgina Kamsika

Posted on 9 August 2022 by Jacey Bedford

I’m not sure when I first heard of Milford – it was something that is just known. The Milford Writer’s Workshop. The Milford Method. They existed and I knew of them. I also knew it was for published authors, so … Continue reading →

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Humber SFF by Sue Oke

Posted on 30 July 2022 by Jacey Bedford

Humber SFF (Speculative Fiction) organises free events for those interested in science fiction, fantasy, horror and speculative fiction in general. These events feature both established and upcoming writers who discuss their work and offer up readings from their most recent … Continue reading →

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My Second Milford: Milford at Fifty by Jim Anderson

Posted on 25 June 2022 by Jacey Bedford

My second Milford was 2011 and it was during that Milford that I had one of the most memorable critiques of any piece I’ve submitted there or elsewhere. It was a piece built about an idea that I’d been trying … Continue reading →

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Milford at Fifty: Milford One -1972 and Beyond – A Retrospective by David Redd

Posted on 17 May 2022 by Jacey Bedford

From David Redd’s Milford retrospective (website) and comments from his 2019 interview in SF Magazines. Milford 1972 attendeesMark Adlard * Brian Aldiss * James Blish * John Brunner * Kenneth Bulmer * Richard Cowper * Judith Anne Lawrence (Judy Blish) … Continue reading →

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