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Cherith Baldry Answers Six Questions

Posted on 1 June 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. I was born in Lancaster and studied at Manchester University and St Anne’s College, Oxford. For many years I worked as a teacher, including a spell as lecturer at Fourah Bay … Continue reading →

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Ben Jeapes Answers Six Questions

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Born the day after “The Web Planet” was shown on TV and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” was at number one. Descendant of warriors, slavers and opium traders. Have lived in … Continue reading →

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Jaine Fenn Answers Six Questions

Posted on 11 May 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Got born then grew up a bit. Did various tedious day-jobs while wishing I could write for a living. Finally got to write for a living. (too short? Ok then…) Although … Continue reading →

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David Allan Answers Questions

Posted on 16 March 2021 by Jacey Bedford

1 Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Born and brought up in Edinburgh, including going to university there to qualify as a doctor. Studied radiology in Edinburgh and Oxford, then worked for the NHS in Dartford for 39 … Continue reading →

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David Gullen – The Girl From A Thousand Fathoms – Interview.

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Jacey Bedford

Milford: Your new book is called The Girl From A Thousand Fathoms. Give us a quick rundown. Dave: It’s a contemporary detective fantasy set partly in modern-day Brighton, and partly in ancient Babylon. Tim Wassiter, new-age private detective, uses magic … Continue reading →

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Science for Fiction 2020 by David Gullen

Posted on 3 March 2020 by Jacey Bedford

The excellent Science for Fiction (S4F) event at Imperial College, London, properly known as The Imperial College & Science Fiction Foundation workshop, is back once again. Designed specifically for SF and other writers to meet and talk to scientists presenting … Continue reading →

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Milford Writers’ Retreat 2020 Booking Now

Posted on 3 September 2019 by Jacey Bedford

Places are booking now for the next Milford Writers’ Retreat. This is limited to 12 writers accommodated in single ensuite rooms. The date will be Saturday 6th to Saturday 13th June 2020, which is a delightful time to spend a … Continue reading →

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Milford Goes to Dublin Worldcon 2019 by Jacey Bedford

Posted on 27 August 2019 by Jacey Bedford

This was my third Worldcon. I attended in 2014 in London, and 2017 in Helsinki. Worldcon is BIG, with thousands of fans, authors, publishers and industry professionals and an enormous choice of panels, events, readings, kaffeeklatsches, signings, book launches, and, … Continue reading →

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Write-a-Thons by Karen Brenchley

Posted on 5 March 2019 by Jacey Bedford

So I’ve been to Milford twice (2007, 2010), I’ve sold a few stories both by myself and with a partner, I belong to a professional writing critique group that contains people who have published multiple novels (some best selling), and … Continue reading →

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Milford Retrospective by Jacey Bedford

Posted on 25 September 2018 by Jacey Bedford

I was hoping I’d have had a Milford report from one of the report volunteers, always one (or several) of the Milford newbies, but they haven’t arrived yet, so here are my impressions of Milford 2018. Wet, wet, wet! (And … Continue reading →

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