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Shown is a graphic that has a background of a mountainous landscape, mostly obscured by pinky-grey clouds. There are three narrow, rocky paths disappearing into the clouds and a few black birds in the sky. On the top left is the BFS logo, a black dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Top right is the World Fantasy Convention logo, a white drawing of woman with long hair holding a sword aloft, bursting from a black background with stars. Photos: Suniti Namjoshi (top left); Anna Smith Spark (top right); David Green (bottom left); Shona Kinsella (bottom right).

BFS Online: World Fantasy Convention 2025 – Worlds of Fantasy

Imagined worlds are often inspired by real-world locations, people and circumstances. Fantasy

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Meet Lyndsey Croal

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they

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From Pen to Print: Lindz McLeod on The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet

Celebrating the recent release of their queer take on Austen, Lindz McLeod walks us through the

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Ask an Expert: May 2025

In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative

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Cover reveal: Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella

Get your first peek at the next novel from Shona Kinsella, coming from Flame Tree in

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Meet Karina Andrusiak

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they

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BFS Reviews

The Half King by Melissa Landers

Like all second-born daughters, Cerise was given to the Temple at birth and trained for life as a

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The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher

After waiting for years, it is delightful to catch up with characters that have almost become

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The Knife and The Serpent by Tim Pratt

The Knife and The Serpent is a fun read. It’s light-hearted, doesn’t take itself too

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Lord of the Empty Isles by Jules Arbeaux

Remy Canta arrives home to discover that Tirani is not alone. She was not expecintg any more

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The Bell Witches by Lindsey Kelk

The Bell Witches marks a turn to a new genre by Lindsey Kelk, who is well known for her

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Thunder City by Philip Reeve

I’m delighted that Philip Reeve has produced another MORTAL ENGINES novel. This one is

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