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From Pen to Print: Philip Reeve on Bridge of Storms
More than two decades since Mortal Engines was published, Philip Reeve revisits that world with his
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Meet Stephen Oram
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
Is It Really Possible to Define Folk Horror?
More than just another trend, folk horror continues to gain momentum. But with plenty of creators
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From Pen to Print: Alethea Lyons on The Dreamwalker
It’s publication day for the third instalment in the Seer of York series! Author Alethea Lyons
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Meet Matthew Palmer
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
The Things We Do To Escape Writing…
Horror writer Benjamin Langley turned a lockdown hobby into something that attracts attention to
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The Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
The end of the previous book saw Rune sailing away from her homeland with uncertain allies. Her
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler
The sequel to the very funny How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Wexler does not disappoint
Rose/House by Arkady Martine
There is a lot to like about this novella: intriguing characters, deep imagination, and a very
Pendragon RPG: The Sauvage King
It’s difficult to imagine Arthurian lore without the Questing Beast gallivanting around a dense
Januaries by Olivie Blake
It seemed like a good month to dive into Januaries, a short story collection by Olivie Blake. She
Basic Roleplaying: Creatures
Without generic role-playing games, the entire hobby would be in an awkward place. Every TTRPG has