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Classic Genre Films: Jules Verne’s Mysterious Island (1961)
Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the
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BFS Writing Retreat 2026
We are now ready to open expressions of interest for the 2026 BFS Writing Retreat! This year
Meet Andrew Knighton
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
Meet Benjamin Unsworth
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Monster Building
Monsters come in all shapes, sizes and forms, but how do you build the perfect one? What
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BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Author Interview
BFS Chair Shona Kinsella interviews New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St
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A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
A Witch’s Guide To Magical Innkeeping follows in the wake of TikTok hit The Very Secret Society
Migraine by Samuel Fisher
In a post-Ice Age UK, the majority of the population suffers from debilitating migraines, which
Crystal Bloods by Aerin Apeltun
Princess Sorsha, the Seventh Starlight Princess, is well used to hiding the secrets of her blood.
The Woman Who Fell to Earth by RB Russell
This is one of those curious tales that starts with an odd event, goes in strange directions, ends
Runequest: Sun County
Glorantha is a very well-respected setting in the world of tabletop role-playing games. Yet, like
The Assassin’s Shadow by R.S. Moule
Locanisho D’Cithe Fultik A’ino, or Locan A’Shadow as he was known, was also once heralded the