Saturday 28th February 2026
1pm – 4pm
Toadstools Bookshop
The Shambles
Newent
A fun session for this Saturday – 28th February.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy author Danny Williams will be there to meet readers and sign books.
Danny Williams is a British science fiction and fantasy author whose work explores systems, power, identity and unintended consequences through imaginative, character-driven storytelling. He writes across genres—from sweeping space opera like Berrek – Voro’s Revenge to witty, satirical fantasy like Magic.exe—blending sharp ideas with humour, thoughtfulness, and a love for speculative worlds. Drawing on a background that values structured creativity and curious “what-if” questions, Danny builds narratives that challenge assumptions, play with big themes, and entertain readers who enjoy depth alongside adventure.
In the poster, you’ll see two of his book titles – Berrek Voro’s Revenge and Magic.exe.
In Berrek – Voro’s Revenge (published Jan 2026), we are taken on a sweeping sci-fi adventure set in a galaxy ruled by a powerful Federation that may not be telling the whole truth. When soldier and exile Voro Krynn uncovers evidence that his people’s supposed destruction was a lie, he begins a dangerous quest to expose a cover-up vast enough to erase an entire civilisation. As he reunites the scattered Berrek people and follows the ancient code of the Tenet, Voro must decide what he is willing to sacrifice to reclaim his people’s identity and challenge the Federation’s control of history.
Magic.exe (5 stars on Amazon) is a witty and thought-provoking fantasy about what happens when a well-meaning wizard accidentally deletes magic from the world. Tollund only wanted to make magic safer and tidier, but instead he creates a reality that insists magic never existed—while continuing to wage wars, chase power, and worship “progress.” As he navigates this unsettlingly rational new world, Tollund begins to suspect that magic hasn’t disappeared at all—it has simply transformed, slipping quietly into machines, batteries, and technology itself. Blending satire, fantasy, and sharp commentary, Magic.exe explores whether magic and technology are really so different—and whether humanity can ever truly switch either off.
