By Jo Johnstone 

My young adult literature convention, YALC, talk of choice for the LFCC weekend had to be I'm Too Sexy For This Book, a discussion of sex in young adult fiction. At the back of Earls Court a stage area has been set up. Every seat is filled with many interested spectator's standing. The talk is presided over by James Dawson, author of Cruel Summer and Hollow Pike.

Dawson begins by stating that his head is feeling a little lighter than usual. 'Rosie', he yells as a smiling women runs in carring a crown on a pillow. After a round of applause Dawson thanks everyone who voted for him as Queen of Teen. 'The public has spoken and you love me'. The charsmatic author declares that this talk will have sexy content, 'so those who do not like sexy content are welcome to depart now'.

by Jo Johnstone 

The image you get when you hear internationally best-selling author and seven series book deal is perhaps someone middle aged wearing a suit. Someone who struggled to get their work published on the road to success. The appearance of Samantha Shannon, the 22 year old author of The Bone Season is in complete contrast to this preconception. Young, attractive, wearing skinny jeans and a smart top, she’s a breath of fresh air as she’s takes her seat on the panel.

She is joined by the producer of the Bridget Jones films Jonathan Cavendish who presides over the talk. On Cavendish's other side is Andy Serkis, the actor most associated with his performance capture roles such as Gollum from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.