Ask an Expert: July 2025
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
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Meet David H. McTaggart
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
From Pen to Print: Daniel Willcocks on Twisted Tales: Jack
Indie horror author Daniel Willcocks looks back at the creation of Jack, the first novel in his new
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Meet Zhui Ning Chang
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World Fantasy Awards Shortlist Announced
Who’s made the shortlist for this year’s World Fantasy Awards? Find out here, then book your ticket
Meet S. Naomi Scott
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The Book of Gold by Ruth Frances Long
Looking for a fantasy book set in a ‘What If?’ version of 16th century Antwerp? What
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