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More from the weekend's @cymerafestival : Rhiannon Grist chairing a panel on folk horror with Andrew Michael Hurley and Yvonne Battle-Felton on the theatre stage of the Pleasance https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/54585473608/in/dateposted/

#Author #Auteur #Writer #photography #photographie #books #livres #Cymera #Cymera20205 #BookFestival #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #Pleasance

From @cymerafestival : Peter F Hamilton and @aptshadow on the theatre stage at the Pleasance, chaired by Elian J Morgan.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/54583126786/in/photostream/

#Cymera #Cymera2025 #CymeraFestival #ScienceFiction #photography #photographie #AdrianTchaikovsky #PeterFHamilton #Author #Auteur #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres #bookstodon

At #Cymera, Sebastien de Castell explained why popular books so rarely become TTRPG settings https://www.geeknative.com/173664/sebastien-de-castells-explination-as-to-why-theres-no-greatcoats-ttrpg-is-logical-and-tradgic/

From @cymerafestival : Roisin Dunnett , Adam Oyebanji and Nicholas Binge in conversation with Marco Rinaldi https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/54581021249/in/photostream/

#books #livres #Cymera2025 #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #MarcoRinaldi #NicholasBinge #AdamOyebanji #RoisinDunnett #author #auteur #Cymera #author #auteur #bookstodon

From this year's @cymerafestival : Roisin Dunnett and Adam Oyebanji on stage https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/54580843661/in/dateposted/

#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #RoisinDunnett #AdamOyebanji #author #auteur #writer #Cymera #Cymer2025 #bookstodon

I tried not to increase my book TBR pile at @cymerafestival .

So I bought #comics in the dealer's room instead!

My mini haul: A Town by the Sea by Nina Poulston, Sparks and the Fallen Star by Lyndon White, both published by Blue Fox Comics, and Samuel's Ghost by my chum Jack Magee.

#BandeDessinee #Cymera2025 #Cymera #bookstagram #GraphicNovels

Cover for A Town by the Sea comic by Nina Poulston, showing two merpeople in a rowboat, their fishy tails hanging over the side

Cover to the graphic novel Sparks and the Fallen Star, showing a small, round topped robot clutching a glowing ball of light

Cover to the mini comic Samuel's Ghost by Jack Magee, showing a traditional ghost with the white sheet over it, standing.

At Edinburgh’s sci-fi and horror fiction festival, #Cymera, Adrian Tchaikovsky told the crowd that he has a fantasy novel he won’t do before a TTRPG is agreed on. The game must come first. https://www.geeknative.com/173635/adrian-tchaikovsky-holds-next-fantasy-novel-hostage-for-ttrpg-deal/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-GNBlogWave1

Totally going to buy some stickers at #Cymera. A laptop can never have too many stickers on it.

#WritersCoffeeClub 6 Jun
What are the conventions of the genre in which you write? How strictly do you follow them?

[Breaking my rule, I haven't done any writing today but I'm at the #Cymera SFFH festival]

I'm usually off-centre for genre. SF with romantic crushes, fantasy with too much science, humour with fantasy/horror elements. I like to pretend this is intentional and I know what I'm doing, but...

On my way to #Cymera in Edinburgh today. Will probably buy some books, will probably not sell any.

If you're going to be there too, hi.

Cymera Games 2025 Unveils Packed Programme – Play, Learn & Connect This Weekend!

Get ready for a weekend of immersive adventures and creative insights as the Cymera Games 2025, Scotland’s leading celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror writing, kicks off its exciting programme this Friday, June 6th, through to Sunday, June 8th, 2025.

Based in Edinburgh, the festival offers a dedicated Games Space and a host of workshops and playable sessions perfect for game developers, students, and enthusiasts alike.

Located in the Highland Room (above the Festival Bookshop), the free, drop-in Games Space will be open from 10:00 AM until late on Saturday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 8th. It’s designed as a welcoming hub to play a variety of tabletop games, with experienced hosts on hand to guide players. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own board games or RPGs to share.

Beyond the drop-in space, Cymera boasts a rich schedule of specific game sessions and workshops, many of which are free or “pay what you can” (though booking is advised as spaces are limited). This is a fantastic opportunity for the Scottish games community to connect, playtest new ideas, and learn from established creators.

https://twitter.com/CymeraF/status/1914715421531340988

Highlights of the Cymera Games 2025 programme include:

Tabletop & RPG Sessions: Dive into social deduction with “Blood on the Clocktower” hosted by Fiona Leslie (running Friday and Saturday evenings), explore weird science fantasy in “TRACK DOGS: Down and Drowned” with Alexa MacBett (Saturday morning), or embark on D&D adventures like “The Golden Tower” and “The Lost Idol” with Matt Noel (Saturday). There are also “Players’ Choice: Board Games” sessions with an extensive library provided by Blackwells Books (Saturday). Sunday features more unique RPGs like the sci-fi playtest “Aster” with Robert Gelb, folk horror with “Worm Moons and Mad Hares and Mayhem Oh My!” by ABS, and a Warhammer 30k LARP, “A Council at Nikea” with Roderick Easton.
Live RPG Event: Don’t miss “Inside the Rookery: Live from Cymera” on Saturday evening, a free live RPG shindig with The Rookery team (Andy Law, Andy Leask, Graeme Davis, Mark Gibbons, and Lindsay Law) and special guests Lynne Hardy and Stuart Boon.
Writing Workshops: For those looking to hone their craft, there are dedicated workshops. Lynne Hardy will host an “RPG Writing Workshop: Hitting the Right Note” on Saturday afternoon, exploring the nuances of writing RPG scenarios versus short stories. Acclaimed author and game writer Stark Holborn will also run a “Video Games Writing Workshop” (details on the main Cymera programme, note this is a ticketed event).
Meet the Creators: Many sessions offer the chance to play games run by their designers or experienced GMs, providing a unique opportunity to chat, learn, and give direct feedback.

The festival offers a safe and friendly environment for all attendees.

Whether you’re looking to discover new tabletop experiences, delve into the art of game writing, playtest upcoming titles, or simply connect with fellow games enthusiasts and creators in Scotland, the Cymera Festival’s games strand offers something for everyone.

To explore the full games programme, check session times, and book your free or ‘pay what you can’ tickets for specific events, head over to the Cymera Festival website: https://www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-games

Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend of games and speculative fiction!

#Cymera #CymeraGames #edinburgh #events #games

Last day off before @cymerafestival , so going over notes & possible questions ahead of chairing a three-author panel this weekend https://www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-events/2025/4/10/home-sweet-home

And of course I'll be going to a bunch of events to listen to them all weekend. Looking forward to catching up with folks.

#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #Books #Livres #Cymera #Cymera2025 #CymeraFestival #ScienceFiction #GarethPowell #EMFaulds #StarkHolborn #BookFestival

Last and definitely least to preserve my modesty I will be running 'Worm Moons and Mad Hares and Mayhem Oh My!' A playtest of the next scenario of the #SeasonsOfTheSun campaign running on the wonderful #Liminal #rpg system by the also wonderful #PaulMitchener which finds our intrepid, arcane adventurers investigate mysterious goings on in the streets and Seven Hills of Edinburgh. #Cymera25 #Games #TTRPG #Scotland #Edinburgh #Cymera https://www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-games