It is with thanks that the MEBA will be officially launched at this year’s 6th Annual Victorian Popular Fiction Association’s Conference in London by its co-founders, Anna Brecke and Janine Hatter. We welcome any and all Braddon-lovers to attend this official opening meeting where we will discuss the Association’s aims and objectives, and there will be a chance for MEBA members and potential members, to discuss what they want from the Association and what other functions and facilities this website should have.