Why Would A Horror Writer Join A Fantasy Society?
Despite the declaration that the BFS is here for all of speculative fiction, a lot of the horror
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Ask an Agent: October 2024
In this monthly column, we check in with one of our resident agent, Laura Bennett of the Liverpool
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10 Fearsome Foes from Scottish Folklore
Lyndsey Croal loves delving into Scottish myths and folklore to find the dark stuff. Here, she
The 2025 BFS Writing Retreat
We are delighted to announce the 2025 BFS Writing Retreat will be taking place at Gladstones
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What Lurks in That Fairytale Forest?
We all know that fairytales aren’t sweetness and light – but what if that darker side
The October Challenge: What We’re Learning From Writing A Short Horror Story Every Day
Writers Kit Whitfield and Charlotte Bond have taken an October artist prompt challenge and turned
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BFS Reviews
ARTHUR By Giles Kristian
Arthur is another triumph for Giles Kristian, an author I have followed for a while. This
THE FIRE WITHIN THEM by Matthew Ward
In the Kingdom of Khalad, Vallant’s rebellion is growing. After the battle stoked the fires,
The Servants and Other Strange Stories By John O’Donoghue
Strange, certainly. Compelling, utterly. An excellently written set of short stories that draw you
A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Tamsyn is the royal whipping girl. An orphan, she was brought up with the princesses of Penterra,
Tariq and the Drowning City by Sarwat Chadda
Absolutely cracking tale. Squarely aimed at pre-teens, this is enjoyable for all ages, especially
THE WEAVERS OF ALAMAXA by Hadeer Elsbai
Giorgina Shukry is now a fugitive wanted for the use of magic and, as of two days ago, a prison