The shortlisted works across all 13 categories of the British Fantasy Awards have been announced! Find out who’s in the mix over on our blog. Winners announced at Fantasycon in October.
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Meet Mark Stay
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, Readings
We have seven readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to help
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When the Dark Hits the Daylight: Fave Summer-Set Dark Fiction
The scary stuff doesn’t *have* to happen in the shadows—sometimes, the daylight can heighten the
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In Memoriam – David Gullen
BFS Chair Shona Kinsella shares the sad news of David Gullen’s death, and rounds up some memories
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BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Book Party
The BFS celebrates the launch of The Daughters of Nicnevin, Saturday 4th October 2025, 12:15pm to
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BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Creating Tension & Fear
Sometimes, you just need to put a book in the freezer, but what is it that creeps into our psyche
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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Water Moon is an unusual, beautiful and imaginative book. It’s filled with extraordinary
Grave Empire by Richard Swan
Grave Empire treads familiar fantasy territory. Right away, you know what you’re getting.
The Soul Thief by S L Howe
Manchester 1888. Photography is a new leisure activity and a mark of wealth. However, people who
Snowblooded by Emma Sterner-Radley
Valour is having a nightmare again, of creatures of folklore and old gods. The assassin does not
Cthulhu by Gaslight: Investigators’ Guide
Eldritch horrors existed before the 20th century, and have lurked in the dark recesses of the
Call of Cthulhu – No Time to Scream
Gaming is fun, but to newcomers, it can be intimidating. Everyone who has ever played a tabletop