Novacon 53 Guest of Honour:
ALLEN STROUD

Allen is a science fiction, fantasy and horror writer, a lecturer and researcher at Coventry University, and Chair of the British Science Fiction Association. He has also been Chair for several Fantasycons. He writes in a variety of formats and has work published as novels, short stories and in computer games. His novel FEARLESS (2020 from Flametree Press) has been praised as hard SF that offers a glimpse of a vividly plausible future for humanity as it colonises the solar system, and in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s words, a “fast-paced, gripping hard SF with death in hard vacuum waiting at every turn.” The sequel RESILIENT was published in 2022.

Novacon 53 – 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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HOTEL BOOKING

To reserve a room call Central Booking 0333 323 1574 and use the code NOVA080224 to get our rates. This number is available 8am – 8:30pm, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm Saturday.

Anyone with mobility requirements should book directly with the hotel on 01298 767000 and use the option 4. This number is not available evenings and weekends.