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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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Black text on a white background reading "With huge apologies for the delay in this announcement, unfortunately there won't be an It's Strange Up North event this year.

Life has conspired against us in many different ways and time has simply gotten away from us.

But this is not the end of It's Strange Up North! We love these events, we knew there was an appetite for sci-fi, fantasy and horror events in the north and we have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response they've got so far. We're already having discussions about next year, we've kept all your amazing suggestions of authors you'd love to see, we will be back!

In the meantime, please put suggestions of any authors you'd like to see in the comments, let us know what you loved about the events so far, anything new you'd like to see in the future.

Thank you again for all your support and we're really sorry that there will be no It's Strange Up North this year"

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A blue background, with colourful cartoons of Leeds buildings along the bottom, two teal dragons in the sky and the words "IT'S STRANGE UP NORTH. Happy new year! We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all our amazing authors and attendees over the last two years and we can't wait to show you what we've got planned for 2026"

Dan Hanks @danhanks.bsky.social · last yr.

This was, truly, the most fun event I've ever been a part of - and the turnout was HUGE! Such an amazing evening, thanks to the organisers, the staff, the other authors, and all those who came along. It's a joy to have something like this up north. Make sure you get along to next year's event!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

WHAT A NIGHT!! We just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved in making It's Strange Up North 2025 such an incredible success! The authors, the attendees, the publishers, the waterstones staff, the organisers, we could not be more grateful for all you've done!

A group of people in a bookstore -Genevieve Cogman, Nicholas Binge, Sam K Horton, Dan Hanks, Stark Holborn, Sunyi Dean, Annabel Campbell, Yvonne Battle-Felton, Genoveva Dimova, Katie Bruce, Emma Newman, Eliza Chan, David Wragg, Richard Swan

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

WHAT A NIGHT!! We just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved in making It's Strange Up North 2025 such an incredible success! The authors, the attendees, the publishers, the waterstones staff, the organisers, we could not be more grateful for all you've done!

A Y Chao in a bookstore talking to readers

Nicholas Binge in a bookstore talking to readers

Yvonne Battle-Felton in a bookstore talking to readers

Emma Newman @emmanewman.bsky.social · last yr.

Please could you help me to spread the word about my swashbuckling adventure story with a pirate protagonist, sapphic romance, with a dash of werewolves and vampires? My latest novel THE VENGEANCE is available in all formats geni.us/thevengeance Perfect for escaping the horrors of our time.

Genevieve Cogman @genevievecogman.bsky.social · last yr.

Had a splendid time at @strangeupnorth.bsky.social yesterday - lovely event, lovely people!

Annabel Campbell @annabelcwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

I had the most incredible time at @strangeupnorth.bsky.social in Leeds yesterday. Such a wonderful event where I got to chat to just the loveliest bunch of SFF readers. Thank you to everyone who came and said hello and took a chance on a new author - you made my evening very special!

Milla @milvatare.bsky.social · last yr.

What a fantastic event that's was at Leeds Waterstones! Discovered so many many fantastic authors and books, and had the pleasure of meeting authors whose work I adore! Now on to a full day of reading! @strangeupnorth.bsky.social

Emma Newman @emmanewman.bsky.social · last yr.

Had an absolutely wonderful time at @strangeupnorth.bsky.social last night. I met so many lovely people, got to reconnect with lovelies I haven't seen for years and wall-to-wall booklovers. Thanks to the team for inviting me!

David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · last yr.

So @strangeupnorth.bsky.social last night at Leeds Waterstones was an amazing event. Met some lovely people and signed lots of copies of Withered Hill & Scuttler’s Cove, and gave a lot of people crabs 🦀 (insert your own gag). Failed to take any pix though.

Richard Swan @richardswanauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

Having a blast at @strangeupnorth.bsky.social

ScarletBea @scarletbea.bsky.social · last yr.

I just got to @strangeupnorth.bsky.social and in the bag there's a copy of The Gentleman and his Vowsmith by @devinmadson.bsky.social - yay 😃 And I've chatted with @emmanewman.bsky.social who's the nicest person ever!

David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · last yr.

Today!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

3 days to go!!! The bags are packed! The books are in! The authors are all preparing to descend upon Yorkshire for one glorious SFFH bookish event! Are you joining us? Tickets: tinyurl.com/itsstrange

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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!

A blue background, with colourful cartoons of Leeds buildings along the bottom, two teal dragons in the sky and the words "IT'S STRANGE UP NORTH, A Y Chao, Yvonne Battle-Felton, Richard Swan, Nicholas Binge, Annabel Campbell, Dan Hanks, Genevieve Cogman, Stark Holborn, Eliza Chan, Genoveva Dimova, Sam K Horton, David Wragg, Mark Lawrence, David Barnett, Emma Newman, An evening of fantastical fiction with fantastic scifi & Fantasy authors, 5:30-8:30pm, Sat 24th May 2025, Waterstones, Leeds"

Dr. Thomas D. Lee @thomasdlee.bsky.social · last yr.

I'll be at ISUN later, not in an official signing capacity but in a hanging-out-with-my-author-friends capacity. See some of you there!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

🎵 One Day More! 🎵 But there will be no miserable faces tomorrow! Even the weather has seen the error of its ways and understands we cannot risk the precious books getting wet! And what books they are! What are you bringing to get signed? What are you planning on buying? Who's excited???

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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

If anyone is going alone tomorrow and would like to meet some new folks first, comment below!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

🎵 One Day More! 🎵 But there will be no miserable faces tomorrow! Even the weather has seen the error of its ways and understands we cannot risk the precious books getting wet! And what books they are! What are you bringing to get signed? What are you planning on buying? Who's excited???

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

🎵 One Day More! 🎵 But there will be no miserable faces tomorrow! Even the weather has seen the error of its ways and understands we cannot risk the precious books getting wet! And what books they are! What are you bringing to get signed? What are you planning on buying? Who's excited???

A blue background, with colourful cartoons of Leeds buildings along the bottom and the covers of The Company of the Wolf by David Wragg, Grave Empire by Richard Swan, The Vengeance by Emma Newman, The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence, Gorse by Sam K Horton

A blue background, with colourful cartoons of Leeds buildings along the bottom and the covers of Ninth Life by Stark Holborn, The Way Up Is Death by Dan Hanks, Monstrous Nights by Genoveva Dimova, Damned by Genevieve Cogman and Shanghai Immortal by A Y Chao

A blue background, with colourful cartoons of Leeds buildings along the bottom and the covers of Tideborn by Eliza Chan, The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbel, Dissolution by Nicholas Binge, Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton and Scuttler's Cove by David Barnett

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

🎵 One Day More! 🎵 But there will be no miserable faces tomorrow! Even the weather has seen the error of its ways and understands we cannot risk the precious books getting wet! And what books they are! What are you bringing to get signed? What are you planning on buying? Who's excited???

Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · last yr.

TOMORROW, @strangeupnorth.bsky.social returns to Leeds Waterstones! Grab your ticket and the chance to meet fantastic authors - including our very own @samkhorton.bsky.social and @emmanewman.bsky.social! bit.ly/4iT1QPD (And keep an eye out for some Solaris treats in your goodie bag 😜)

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

🎵It's the final countdown! 🎵 2 days! Don't forget tickets are only £10 with £5 redeemable against books on the night! Bargain! There are still tickets available but we recommend buying now as we can't guarantee there will be tickets available on the door. Tickets: tinyurl.com/itsstrange

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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

The weather may be turning grim but don't worry, it's not apocalypse time yet! Just make sure to keep the rain away from the books, okay? www.waterstones.com/events/its-s...

It's Strange Up North 2025! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about It's Strange Up North 2025! today.

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Mark Lawrence@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

The day after tomorrow! 😮

Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · last yr.

The day after tomorrow! 😮

Genoveva Dimova @gen-dimova.bsky.social · last yr.

Three days to go! I'm so excited!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

3 days to go!!! The bags are packed! The books are in! The authors are all preparing to descend upon Yorkshire for one glorious SFFH bookish event! Are you joining us? Tickets: tinyurl.com/itsstrange

Dave "David" Wragg @davewragg.com · last yr.

Can you get to Leeds on Saturday? Then you should GET TO LEEDS ON SATURDAY Book your ISUN tickets NOW!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

3 days to go!!! The bags are packed! The books are in! The authors are all preparing to descend upon Yorkshire for one glorious SFFH bookish event! Are you joining us? Tickets: tinyurl.com/itsstrange

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

3 days to go!!! The bags are packed! The books are in! The authors are all preparing to descend upon Yorkshire for one glorious SFFH bookish event! Are you joining us? Tickets: tinyurl.com/itsstrange

It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

4 days to go & exciting things are happening! Tote bags & booklets & what else could these dragons be hiding... To avoid a bottleneck trying to get in, we're changing things up slightly. From 5pm, Waterstones staff will come to the shop entrance & start checking tickets & giving out tote bags

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A partially blanked out picture with visible text "Dear It's Strange Up North readers" "Gothic Novel" "Solaris Books" "Scotland" "Creepy old tree" "Mysterious-but-magnetic housekeeper"

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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

Exciting things happening today ...

Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · last yr.

We’re so excited to be supporting #ISUN for a second year! We know all attendees will have a fabulous time on Saturday - and we hope you enjoy your swag 😉!

It's Strange Up North@strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

5 days to go and we want to thank the incredible publishers that are sponsoring this event, without which there would be no tote bags, no swag, no food or drink, no books! Please join us in thanking them & let us know which of their fabulous authors you're looking forward to seeing this Saturday!

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It's Strange Up North @strangeupnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

5 days to go and we want to thank the incredible publishers that are sponsoring this event, without which there would be no tote bags, no swag, no food or drink, no books! Please join us in thanking them & let us know which of their fabulous authors you're looking forward to seeing this Saturday!