Well, the moment fast approaches to see whether this beastie can survive in the wild, so…

To celebrate the publication of his debut novel, Empire in Black and Gold
 
ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY
 
will be signing copies of the book at Waterstone's,
United Reform Building, 89a Broad Street, Reading RG1 2AP
 
SATURDAY 5th JULY, 3–5pm
 

 

For those wishing to attend, it may be wise to pre-order the book from the shop, to have a copy waiting. The website for this is 
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=6148673 

All welcome! bring your friends, bring your family, bring your enemies and beat them to death with a copy (1, 2)

Also, in support of Independent Bookseller's Week I'll be giving a reading and a little talk at the Garforth library (Garforth is just outside Leeds) at 10.30am on 12th July, followed by signing at the local independent bookshop at 11.30. Again, all welcome. (3)

(1) At around 600 pages it's got a decent heft to it. However, if you prefer to serve your revenge cold, book 3 looks like it might have real damage potential
(2) Obviously you should pay for the book first.
(3) Yes, it's a week later than the actual independent bookseller's week, yes, and yes, in the relevant week I'm signing at Waterstones. The irony isn't lost on me.