What a whirlwind of creativity, connection, and comic brilliance! Last week was an absolute joy as I dove headfirst into the Lakes International Comic Art Festival and the Encounters Film Festival. Two incredible events, one unforgettable week, and guess what? It’s not over yet! Mark your calendars: on 19th October at 4pm, I’ll be at … Read more
We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Chris Shepherd back to Encounters Film Festival on Thursday 25th September! To celebrate, Skwigly sat down with Chris for an exclusive interview where he dives into his creative journey—from acclaimed filmmaker to graphic novelist—with the release of his powerful new book, Anfield Road. Discover how Chris blends cinematic storytelling … Read more
Chris Shepherd is hitting the road again with his acclaimed graphic novel, Anfield Road — and we’ve just added a fresh wave of appearances across the UK this autumn. From animation festivals to literary gatherings, here’s where you can catch Chris live. Encounters Film Festival, Bristol Arnolfini, Bristol Thursday 25 September | 14:30 Chris joins Animated Encounters … Read more
On Saturday, November 1st, the Wantage Literary Festival welcomes a unique voice in graphic storytelling, Chris Shepherd, acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and now debut graphic novelist. At 10am in The Lockinge Room at The Beacon, Shepherd will present Anfield Road, a coming-of-age tale set in the gritty heart of late-1980s Liverpool. Whether you’re a fan of graphic … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that Chris will be joining the lineup at this year’s SE London BookFest. A vibrant celebration of literature held in South East London, with a powerful mission to support local food banks. This year’s festival features an incredible roster of authors, including: Don’t Miss Out! Many events offer limited free tickets, but they’re going … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that Chris and Anfield Road will be appearing at this year’s Liverpool Literary Festival, taking place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October — and it’s a special one, marking the festival’s 10th anniversary. Hosted in the stunning Victoria Gallery & Museum, the festival brings together some of the UK’s most exciting authors, poets, and creative minds. Chris … Read more
Exciting News from Liverpool! To mark the grand reopening of the newly revamped Forbidden Planet on Bold Street, Chris sat down for a special interview with Andrew Sumner, COO of Forbidden Planet. They chatted all things comics, culture, and what makes this iconic store such a fan favourite. Catch the full interview right here on the blog—it’s a must-watch … Read more
Chris to Appear at Animated Encounters in Bristol! We’re thrilled to announce that Chris will be appearing at Animated Encounters, one of the UK’s most vibrant celebrations of animation and storytelling. The event takes place at the iconic Arnolfini in Bristol, and Chris will be joining the lineup on Friday at 14:30. Chris will be discussing his latest … Read more
To celebrate the Liverpool Forbidden Planet, I was invited to do a signing alongside legendary horror writer Ramsey Campbell. It was such a fun day, and a real privilege to return to the shop for a second time—especially since Liverpool is my favourite place in the world. I thought I’d share a few pictures from … Read more
THE STORY CONTINUES: Anfield Road Heads to Liverpool The summer is over but the book tour isn’t slowing down! Next up, Chris Shepherd will be at Forbidden Planet in Liverpool, marking the exciting refit of the Bold Street store with a book signing event on 9th August at 3:30PM. It’s a brilliant opportunity to meet Chris in person and … Read more
