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An Introduction to Queer Speculative Fiction
Kicking off a new essay series on queer horror, Bronte Rowan—gothic scholar and co-chair of the
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From Pen to Print: Will Maclean
Will Maclean’s ‘difficult second novel’ hits shelves this week, and the writer of the strange and
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Meet Tracy Fahey
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Ask an Expert: April 2026
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
Time For Jury Duty, Spec Fic Fans!
You’re running out of time to put yourself in the mix as a juror for this year’s British Fantasy
From Pen to Print: Philip A. Suggars
After nearly a decade of slog, Philip A. Suggars can finally see his weird fantasy novel in book
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Watto’s Wisdom by by Ian Watson
Once upon a time, SF conventions were smaller and there were less of them. It was possible to know,
Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die by Greer Stothers
Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Dieis billed as a ‘hilariously gay fantasy romance’ and it
The Secret Romantic’s Book of Magic edited by Marie O’Regan &Paul Kane
There is a questionable belief among some parts of society that only women want to read romantic
Damned by Genevieve Cogman
Everyone has memories of the books they read when they were younger and retain impressions of what
Listen To Your Sister by Neena Viel
I wanted to read this one because it had an intriguing title. People should listen to their
When the Moon Hits your Eye by John Scalzi
Imagine the challenge – a group of students in the pub or a gang of fans in the bar – who can