A Son of the Rock

Here’s the press release for Writers’ Bloc’s latest show. The poster is a nice touch, I think.

Planet of the Apps: New Stories of Antisocial Media — Writers’ Bloc announces an evening of spoken word with a technological twist.

Expect new stories about: next-generation Nigerian 409 scams; burlesque-themed alien abductions; stalkings via social media; park keepers dealing with digital debris; and a steamy extension to the Dewey Decimal System, all performed with Bloc’s trademark energy and verve.

Planet of the Apps takes place at the Ghillie Dhu, 2-6 Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD, on Wednesday 21st July from 8pm. Admission is an affordable £4 (£2 concessions.)

Authors appearing include: Hannu Rajaniemi, whose first novel The Quantum Thief is released by Gollancz in September; Andrew J. Wilson, co-editor of Nova Scotia: New Scottish Speculative Fiction; Morag Edward, winner of the Highlands and Islands Short Story Competition; and audience favourites Andrew C. Ferguson, Gavin Inglis and Stefan Pearson.

A live Twitter feed will be projected during the event. Bring your mobile!

For further information see the Writers’ Bloc web site: http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/