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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From Pen to Print: Lindz McLeod on The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet
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Ask an Expert: May 2025
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Cover reveal: Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella
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A Rose By Any Other Name by Mary McMyne
Rose is a young lady with magical heritage living in the countryside. The sudden death of her
A Tide Of Black Steel by Anthony Ryan
In the Outer Isles, in the village of Buht Hardta, Ruhlin the Quiet sees a ship approaching. He
The Blood Dimmed Tide by Stephen Aryan
Genghis Khan’s legacy of a united land is threatened by infighting among his sons, and if
The Trials Of Empire by Richard Swan
Helena Sedanka continues to learn under Justice Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s tutelage, although he
Bringer of Dust by J. M. Miro
Bringer of Dust is the second installment of J. M. Miro’s The Talents trilogy and picks up
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
The Caldonnae tribe has long been dwindling. Now, Thomil and the few survivors have no choice but