The shortlisted works across all 13 categories of the British Fantasy Awards have been announced! Find out who’s in the mix over on our blog. Winners announced at Fantasycon in October.
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BFS Online: Language in SFFH – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to helpTags: bfsonline, book reading, events, Fantasy, horror, Science Fiction
BFS Online: Language in SFFH – Building Believability
Some say every story has been told; what makes it new is how you tell it. The right languageTags: activism, events, Fantasy, fantasywriting, horror, panel, Science Fiction
BFS Online: Language in SFFH – What’s in a Name?
That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Or would it? Names have meaning,Tags: activism, events, Fantasy, fantasywriting, horror, panel, Science Fiction
Ask an Expert: March 2026
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
From Pen to Print: Mark Lawrence on Daughter of Crows
With his latest, Daughter of Crows, prolific author Mark Lawrence – the man behind series such as
Were Those Old Favourites Actually Good Or Was I Just Deeply Nineteen?
Katie Bruce thought she’d revisit some old faves to help battle a reading slump—but some SFF just
Meet Gabrielle Steele
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
From Pen to Print: Eric LaRocca on Wretch
Indie sensation Eric LaRocca has made a name for himself as “the future of horror” – and now his
Ghosts, Workshops & Writing Inspiration: The UK Ghost Story Festival
Nicolette M. Ward reports from The Quad in Derby, recounting her weekend at the UK Ghost StoryTags: events, Gothic, horror, Paranormal, UK Ghost Story Festival
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