Meet Peter K Rothe
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week, we meet the UK-based German-Cameroonian writer Peter K Rothe.
Lauren McMenemy
Pop culture junkie Lauren is the BFS's volunteer PR, Marketing & Online Content Officer. She's also Editor-in-Chief for Trembling With Fear at HorrorTree.com, and writes gothic-influenced supernatural and folk horror stories. In previous professional lives, she's worked as a music journalist, an agency copywriter, a global managing editor, and various freelance content marketing and strategy posts. These days, she focuses energies on life as a writing and marketing coach. She founded the Society of Ink Slingers, which specialises in supporting and connecting indie SFFH writers, and is also curator/host of the Writing the Occult events, which she co-presents with Alex Davis.
Subgenre deep dive: Steampunk
In this first of a new regular column, Tiffani Angus—co-author of Spec Fic for Newbies—takes us on a dive into the world of Steampunk.
Who at 60: 10 Doctor Who Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
As we continue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Britain’s longest-running SFFH show—and the now-airing anniversary specials—here’s a peek at some of the non-TV world of Who penned by co-host of the All-New Adventures of the Doctor Who Book Club podcast (and BFS member) Chris Hawton.
Meet C.A. Yates
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week, C.A. Yates professes their love for Jessica Fletcher.
Meet Laura Bennett
Every Friday, we’ll meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we meet our first literary agent, and soon-to-be BFS columnist: Laura Bennett.
Who at 60: Celebrating the long arm of the Doctor’s generational influence
Today, Britain’s longest-running SFFH show turns the big 6-0. To celebrate, Brian M. Milton reflects on the generational influence of our favourite Time Lord. We’d love to hear your memories and thoughts about Doctor Who, too! Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this article.
Writing Fantasy for Children
Younger readers have certain expectations and needs from their books, and there is plenty of perceived wisdom about how authors should work within those boundaries. Ahead of the release of her novel The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor next week, fantasy author Stefanie Parks shares her tips for writing fantasy for children—as well as the rules she ignored!
Meet Dave Watkins
Every Friday, we’ll meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we meet Devon-based horror writer Dave Watkins.
Meet Daniel McCormack
Every Friday, we’ll meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we meet Daniel McCormack, creator of the Tales of Teltra.
Meet the BFS committee: President Juliet Mushens
Every Friday, we’ll meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we meet children’s fantasy writer Stefanie Parks.