I am a Science Fiction panelist.

A few weeks back, I got asked if I’d like to be a panelist as the Trafford Celebration of reading. Of course I said yes. I think this event will make a big difference in Trafford and I am proud to be a part of it.

The event is at Urmston Library (UK) on the 6th of June 2026. You can reserve a free seat (advisable) using the link below.

I will primarily be talking about how science fiction is becoming more mainstream, the connections I see between Sci-Fi and Comedy (and why I cannot listen to marketing types who tell me to just ‘pick a lane’). I will also be talking about my newish book THE COSMONAUT WHO DIED TWICE which has actually been out for a year now, I just turned all my ads off so I could save money for comedy stuff, so you may not have heard about it.

Lots of weird plates spinning.

TCWDT features a cosmonaut called Galina Agafonov who ventures into deep space to initiate first contact with an alien pyramid in the outer solar system. Meanwhile, in another time, an alien frog called Duran is selling human fossils on the dark markets between planets, and trying to avoid being turned into a sentient museum exhibit by an ancient species of collectors.

It’s an odd book, and it has links to EARTHLOOP and WHO BUILT THE HUMANS hidden away for older fans to explore. If you’re new, it’s just a fun story you can read in a day.

Check out the single review it has online.