author guests

learn about our bookish guests for 2026’s con!

more coming soon…

pigeon books

Pigeon Books was founded in 2019 to provide Portsmouth with a much-needed independent bookshop – and although the last few years have been somewhat of a rollercoaster, they’re still going strong.
 
Pigeon Books are currently between shops, but while they look for a new space, they’re  excited to be able to get involved with more outside events throughout the summer. They will be at Portsmouth Comic Con all weekend selling books from the guest authors, and will also be bringing along a selection of fantasy, horror and sci-fi favourites.
 
“Our focus remains on under-represented authors, diverse children’s books, fiction, poetry and LGBTQ+ representation – but we’ll  always have something for everyone!”

authors weekend schedule

saturday 3rd may

TimeEventsParticipantsLocation
11:00Graphic Novel WorkshopSalomey Doku & Lewis HancoxWorkshop Room
12:00Book SigningSalomey Doku & Lewis HancoxPigeon Books Pop-Up
12:30The Rise of RomantasyEsmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Stephanie Burgis & Nikki JonesFantasy Zone
13:30Book SigningEsmie Jikiemi-Pearson & Stephanie BurgisPigeon Books Pop-Up

sunday 4th may

TimeEventsParticipantsLocation
11:00Storytelling WorkshopClaire LinneyWorkshop Room
12:30Fantasy InterruptedClaire Linney, Zen Cho & Nikki JonesFantasy Zone
13:30Book SigningClaire Linney & Zen ChoPigeon Books Pop-Up