author guests

learn about our bookish guests for 2026’s con!

saturday book signings

bookish block

TimeAuthor(s)
10:30Josh Winning
11:00Eliza Raine, Lewis Hancox
12:00Maggie Stiefvater
15:00Juno Dawson, Eliza Raine, Lewis Hancox
16:00Maggie Stiefvater, Josh Winning, Wren James

sunday book signings

bookish block

TimeAuthor(s)
10:30Maggie Stiefvater
11:00Eliza Raine, Wren James, Lewis Hancox
12:00Jennifer Thorne
14:00Eliza Raine, Wren James
16:00Maggie Stiefvater, Jennifer Thorne, Lewis Hancox, Wren James

meet our bookseller: 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 2nd may

TimeAuthor(s)
10:30Josh Winning
11:00Eliza Raine, Lewis Hancox
12:00Maggie Stiefvater
15:00Juno Dawson, Eliza Raine, Lewis Hancox
16:00Maggie Stiefvater, Josh Winning, Wren James

sunday 3rd may

TimeAuthor(s)
10:30Maggie Stiefvater
11:00Eliza Raine, Wren James, Lewis Hancox
12:00Jennifer Thorne
14:00Eliza Raine, Wren James
16:00Maggie Stiefvater, Jennifer Thorne, Lewis Hancox, Wren James