Please join us on 25 March for an evening of discussion and celebration to mark the award of the inaugural Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize (formerly the Republic of Consciousness Prize).
The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a panel discussion between shortlisted authors and/ or publishers to be chaired by Neil Griffiths – award-winning novelist, founder of the Republic of Consciousness Prize (now the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize), co-founder of Weatherglass Books. This will be held in BLOC Cinema, Arts One.
When: 5.30-7pm, 25 March 2026.
Where: BLOC Cinema, Queen Mary University of London.
The panel may include the following authors/ publishers (details to be confirmed):
Jackie Ess, author of Darryl/ Divided Publishing
David Brennan, author of Spit/ Hajar Press
Saima Begum, author of The First Jasmines / Hajar Press
Nell Osborne, author of Ghost Driver/ Moist Books
Rebecca Gransden, Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group/ Tangerine Press
Following the panel discussion, we will move to the Octagon for the prize announcement, refreshments, and celebrations. Please book your ticket(s) for the Winner Announcement Event on the second Eventbrite link.
When: 7.15pm-9pm, 25 March 2026.
Where: The Octagon, Queen Mary University of London.
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