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Classic Genre Films: Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the
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Meet Dr. Gabriel Elvery
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to help
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The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Writing as Activism
Examining social justice isn’t new for many writers, but what impact does this have? How can SFFH
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Best of 2025, According To The BFS’s Volunteers
We asked our committee, events organisers, reviewers, and other volunteers who help us keep the
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Meet Charlotte Langtree
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The Raven Scholar by Antonina Hodgson
Yana Valit, descendant of Yasthala the Great, the last Raven Empress, has just turned sixteen,
Smothermoss by Alisa Alering
Sometimes it is difficult to know where the boundaries between genres lie. While the intelligent
A Betrayal of Storms by Ben Alderson
Woken by a dagger at the throat, Robin Vale knows better than to panic. As a half-fey, his father
The Armageddon Protocol by Dan Moren
ESCHATON. Abort all activities. Lose all trackable tech. Regroup at a safe location. Not a command
Anansi: New & Ancient African Tales by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori
Anansi is and always has been a trickster. He is cunning, playful, smart and anarchistic. Immortal.
The Last Star By Terry Grimwood
With 128 pages of twists and turns, this novella is a fine follow up to Interference. Set in the