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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
Ask an Expert: March 2025
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative
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The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz
“Benny is nice – too nice – so much so that they feel compelled to destroy him.
THE TRIALS OF EMPIRE by Richard Swan
Helena Sedanka continues to learn under Justice Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s tutelage, although he
EVOCATION by S.T. Gibson
One of the problems with having a proof copy of a book to review is that it is difficult to
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
HE WHO DROWNED THE WORLD by Shelley Parker-Chan
From humble beginnings, and through much determination and sacrifice, Zhu became The Radiant King,
THE UNDERMINING OF TWYLA AND FRANK by Megan Bannen
Twyla Banneker is a Tanriel Marshal. Unfortunately, a year ago, Hart Ralston rid Tanria of the