Tales of the Weird

Elizabeth Dearnley is a British folklorist, writer, artist, lecturer in Creative Writing at Edinburgh Napier University and immersive storyteller whose work delves into fairy tales, horror, and the uncanny. Dearnley holds a PhD in comparative medieval literature from the University of Cambridge and was awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship at University College London.

Dr. John Miller is a Senior Lecturer in Nineteenth-Century Literature at the University of Sheffield, where he has taught since 2012. He specializes in Victorian and Edwardian literature, focusing on themes of animals, ecology, and empire. His research examines how exotic animals are represented in literature and how these depictions intersect with colonial narratives and environmental concerns.

Jeremy Dyson is a British author, screenwriter, and musician, best known as the co-creator of the acclaimed comedy series The League of Gentlemen. He is also renowned for his work on the supernatural stage production Ghost Stories, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Andy Nyman.

Nick Jubber is a British travel writer and author known for his immersive explorations of history, folklore, and storytelling. His travels across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa have deeply influenced his work, blending personal narratives with historical and cultural insights.

Jubber’s debut book, The Prester Quest (2006), follows a medieval physician’s journey in search of the mythical priest-king Prester John and won the Dolman Travel Book Award. He has since authored several acclaimed works and has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Irish Times, and BBC Online. Jubber has also spoken at literary festivals including Hay-on-Wye, Edinburgh, and Rome. He has written plays performed at the Edinburgh Festival and the Finborough Theatre.