Sci Fi Weekender

In this bonus episode, Ben reports back from the Sci Fi Weekender 6, at which he entered a cosplay competition, rocked out to Darth Elvis and The Imperials, and talked to people about their science fiction passions.

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Many thanks to everyone who was interviewed for this episode: authors Bryony Pearce and A.S. Chambers; founder of Sci Fi London Louis Savy; Psi Judge cosplayer Michelle; Serenity crew members Nadia and Rosie; cardboard Lego Movie characters Paul and Karen; sci fi family Veronica, Dave and Juno; and costume club the Galactic Knights. 

Thanks also to Darth Elvis and his band for the use of their long ago, faraway, rock n roll sounds.

For photos from the Sci Fi Weekender, have a look at our Facebook page.

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Show notes

For more information on Bryony Pearce, visit her website. Her book The Weight of Souls is also available as an audiobook.

A.S. Chambers also has a website, where you can find out more about his Sam Sam Spallucci books and short story anthologies.

If you're interested in joining the Galactic Knights, have a look at their website, or find them on Facebook.

Sci Fi London runs film festivals, and 48 hour writing and film-making challenges, has its own podcast, and has recently launched watchscifi.com.

For more intergalactic rock n roll, check out Darth Elvis and the Imperials' website and Soundcloud page.