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Giveaway time! Win a signed copy of A Kiss of Hammer and Flame + Artwork
To celebrate the release of Amy de la Force’s debut romantasy novel, A Kiss of Hammer and
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Hierarchies in Fantasy
With his new novel, Inquisitive, freshly in book stores, Stephen Frame has been pondering power
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Creating ‘The Climate-Conscious Writers Handbook’
Meet the writer and mission behind The Climate-Conscious Writers Handbook, and consider this guest
Tags: Climate Fiction, writing, writing advice
Meet Dan Satchwell
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
How a Change of Scenery Can Inspire You Out of a Writing Slump
Author of the futuristic fantasy series The Haven Chronicles, Fi Phillips shares her tips on
Tags: writers block, writing advice, Writing tips
How Shakespeare Invented Romantasy
When Karin J Robinson was researching her first novel, she noticed a few familiar things in a very
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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,
Ninth Life by Stark Holborn
An evocative dystopian novel that will stay in your mind for some time afterwards. The book is
Apostles of Mercy by Lindsay Ellis
This is an absorbing slow burner, but once it gets going, thrilling and compelling. Cora Sabino has