On Chinese Horror Storytelling
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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
The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher
When an author produces a series of books featuring a popular set of characters that enchants the
Hail the New Age by Mike Chinn
Given the popularity of the murder mystery genre, it is always nice to see a new spin on it; one of
Deadly Dolls: Midnight Tales of Uncanny Playthings ed by Elizabeth Dearnley
Dolls are a childhood staple, something most children will have, whether it is a realistic
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
The main protagonist in this book is Fox D’Mora – Death’s godson. Yes, godson
Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
Sorcery and Small Magics is a wonderfully fun book. It is the first in a trilogy set in the
The House of Frost and Feathers by Lauren Wiesebron
Deliciously dark, bold, and vivid, The House of Frost and Feathers is an imaginative tale of hope,