Novacon – The UK's longest-established science fiction convention (original) (raw)
7 – 9 November 2025
The Palace Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire
Novacon 54 Guest of Honour:
EMILY TESH
Emily Tesh is a science fiction and fantasy author. She won the 2024 Hugo Award for Best Novel for her first novel, Some Desperate Glory. She won the World Fantasy Award in the novella category in 2020, and the Astounding Award for Best New Writer in 2021. She was also a Finalist for the Crawford Award, 2020, Shortlisted, Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2024, Finalist, Locus Award for Best First Novel, 2024.
Her books are The Greenhollow Duology, Silver in the Wood and Drowned Country, and her scifi thriller Some Desperate Glory. Her next book The Incandescent is due to be released in Spring 2025.
Novacon 54 – the venue:
The Palace Hotel, Buxton
Located in Buxton, Derbyshire, and a one-minute walk from the train station, this grand Victorian hotel is light and airy with high ceilings and some impressive decor. And possibly a ghost.
As usual the convention will play host to a wide range of exciting guest panels, busy dealer’s room and vibrant art show.
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