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Ask an Expert: August 2025
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
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Ghostlore: Top 5 Ghosts
As a horror writer and fan of the spooky stuff, Corinne Pollard has read and written her fair share
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Art As Escapism – And A Metaphor for Modern Society
Justin Lee Anderson’s new book, The Damned King, is out this week. It’s being released into a world
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Meet Jon Cronshaw
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The Value of Events
UK SFFH event stalwart Alex Davis is gearing up for his latest edition of Edge-Lit, coming up in
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Mother of Rome by Lauren J.A. Bear
Rhea Silvia was born a Latin princess, until grief and greed stripped her of her title and saw her
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
Bloodguard is a story of 2 protagonists. Firstly, a Gladiator fighting for his freedom, and the
Exodus The Archimedes Engine by Peter F Hamilton
When a book is this long several questions spring to mind. The first is could it be edited to a
The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall
The young Sara Sidova is escaping from the soldiers who have killed her husband when she is shot.
Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey
The idea of parallel worlds is one that has been explored in a number of ways in fiction. In early
Bad Graces by Kyrie McCauley
At twelve years old, Violet Whitlock, or Liv as she is known, realised her sister hated her. In