Interviews
Launched in late November 2012 at Thought Bubble, VS Comics has been a bold and interesting addition to the burgeoning digital comic scene. Showcasing a diverse range of story types from outstanding creators, when reviewing the first issue I was both excited by the work on show and eager to see how this endeavour would continue. With three issues now released, each of which has maintained and even raised the high standards set by its debut, I was lucky enough to find a gap in VS Comics’ editor Mike Garley’s schedule and he has graciously answered some questions about the project’s progress and future.
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An established performer before she was even in her teens, Katharine Isabelle is best known for her lead role as Ginger Fitzgerald in Ginger Snaps and its sequels, but has also appeared in The X Files, Stargate SG1, Supernatural and worked with Christoper Nolan on his early film Insomnia. She recently undertook a hectic tour of Britain in the company of the Twisted Twins, directors Jen and Sylvia Soska, in support of their collaboration American Mary, and was gracious enough to spare a brief few moments with Geek Chocolate.
Best known as the novelist behind the Rivers of London sequence, those of long memory may recall that Ben Aaronovitch has many other works to his name, including two scripts in the final years of the original Doctor Who, several popular spin off novels in The Doctor Who New Adventures, a slew of Jupiter Moon episodes and a quartet of Blake’s 7 audio dramas. On the evening of Thursday 10th January, Ben paid a visit to Edinburgh to speak at length about his work, including his upcoming novel Broken Homes, and Geek Chocolate were fortunate enough to share his company. 
Lucy Brett is the Head of Education at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the organisation responsible for rating films, DVDs and trailers released within the United Kingdom. In 2012, this encompassed 851 films, 9454 DVDs, 60 games and 1609 trailers/ads for cinema using the universally recognised ratings of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15 and 18. Originating in 1912, the BBFC is presently under the directorship of David Cook. A former film critic herself, Lucy meets with groups and individuals across the country, explaining the work of the Board, how they make their decisions and recommendations, and answering questions on her work.
It’s been twenty five years since the publication of Consider Phlebas, the novel that introduced readers to the Culture, a highly advanced interplanetary civilisation, its Contact branch and the more elusive agency that handles Special Circumstances. In addition to this, Banks has published three standalone science fiction novels and maintained a parallel literary career. In 2012, he published two novels, Stonemouth and the latest Culture adventure, The Hydrogen Sonata, and on Thursday 6th December he was kind enough to spend a few minutes discussing his work and career.
