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The Need For Support
This World Autism Awareness Day, BFS Secretary David Green shares his experience of being an
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BFS Short Story Competition Opens For Entries!
Lead judge Steven Poore declares he’s ready for your stories, dear
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Meet Ruth Frances Long
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
Introducing “Long Story Short”: the official podcast of the British Fantasy Society
Yes, we’re launching a podcast! Robin C.M. Duncan, who co-hosts alongside David Green, lets us in
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British Fantasy Awards Suggestions List
We are very pleased to open the suggestions list for this year’s British Fantasy Awards. The
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BFS Reviews
Machine Vendetta by Alistair Reynolds
Prefect Tom Dreyfus works for Panoply, a small police force whose sole focus is maintaining the
The Prince without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara
Prince Ashoka Maura is the second son of Emperor Adil and differs from his father in every way. He
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke
Though the title might suggest a narrative which leans heavily into low fantasy, the stories inside
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
Andrea Stewart’s debut, The Bone Shard Daughter, was one of the standout releases of 2020.
Shoestring Theory by Mariana Costa
In a cottage on the coast, Cyril waits for the world to end. The sky has turned black. His
The Escher Man by T.R. NapperÂ
Endel ‘Endgame’ Ebbinghaus is head of security for vicious Macau mob boss, Mister