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 Blakes 7: Defiance - New B7 Charity Short-Story Collection
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| CADbob |
Posted on 01-07-2025 18:42
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 Delta Grade  Posts: 23 Joined: 27.02.23 |
Pencil Tip Publishing is pleased to announce our latest charity short-story collection, Blakes 7: Defiance. A cult classic of British science fiction TV series, Blake’s 7 first aired in 1978 and quickly established itself as a bold and subversive entry in the genre. Created by Doctor Who writer Terry Nation, the series follows freedom fighter Roj Blake and a ragtag band of rebels aboard the stolen alien spaceship Liberator, as they wage a desperate guerrilla war against the totalitarian Terran Federation. With its morally complex characters, dystopian themes, and an unflinching look at power and resistance, Blake’s 7 set itself apart from the more sanitized sci-fi of its era. Despite its modest budget, the series won praise for its compelling storytelling, sharp dialogue, and the unforgettable dynamic between its characters—particularly the icy pragmatist Avon. Its bleak, often shocking narrative arcs have helped the show maintain a loyal fanbase decades after its original broadcast. Today, Blake’s 7 enjoys an enduring legacy through audio dramas, fan fiction, and conventions, celebrated for its daring narrative choices and its influence on the darker side of modern sci-fi television. All net proceeds from this publication will be donated in support of the Alzheimers Society of British Columbia who’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and that world begins with a society where people affected by dementia are welcomed, supported and included. Together with people with lived experience, we mobilize a broad community of care and support research into the disease to ensure people affected by dementia are not alone. Edited by CADbob on 01-07-2025 18:46 PENCIL TIP PUBLISHING
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| CADbob |
Posted on 01-07-2025 18:46
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Delta Grade Posts: 23 Joined: 27.02.23 |
We are now accepting story proposals for our charity Blakes 7 short-story collection Blakes 7: Defiance. We are looking for exciting, original, adventure stories that: 1. Feature any of the main and/or supporting characters (e.g. Blake, Avon, Cally, Gan, Vila, Jenna, Dayna, Tarrant, Soolin, Travis, Servalan, etc.). Stories can also feature Zen, Orac and/or Slave. 2. Are set during the television series timeline between the stories “A Way Back” and “Blake”. 3. Published stories should be between 10,000-12,500 words. Full details and information can be found at: https://penciltippublishing.wordpress.com/submissions/ PENCIL TIP PUBLISHING
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| CADbob |
Posted on 24-07-2025 23:17
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Our new website is now live. Check out the submission guidelines on: www.penciltippublishing.com PENCIL TIP PUBLISHING
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| CADbob |
Posted on 25-01-2026 00:29
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Hadn't realized it'd been so long since my last update on the project. Sorry about that. Work continues on the project as we speak. We've got eight stories lined up for the collection - some which have been completed and publication ready, while several are in various stages such as first and/or second drafts. The project is being edited by myself (Bob Furnell), Hamish Crawford (TDWP Editor) and Bruce Nicholson (who recently oversaw the Celestial Toyroom 2026 Annual). Authors contributing stories are: Mark Hevingham, Phil Fenerty, Rob Nisbet, Sarah Bennett, Andrew Kyle, Ian Wheeler, Jon W Huff & Kevin Mason. PENCIL TIP PUBLISHING
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