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J J Vason

Siduri and the Allure of Sumerian Mythology

J.J. Vason tells us how he drew upon themes from ancient Sumerian mythology for his latest novel,

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Meet Gabriel Greene

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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Lauren McMenemy & The BFS Discord Community

What Is “Fantasy”, Exactly? The BFS Community Has Some Thoughts…

What exactly do we mean by “fantasy”? No-one – not even the BFS membership – can agree!

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Lauren McMenemy

Chat with James Logan, Kit Whitfield & Peter McLean in Covent Garden

The BFS is proud to present an evening with authors from the Arcadia stable – James Logan, Kit

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Dr Andrew Hodges

What Writers Can Learn From Short Stories

Developmental editor Dr Andrew Hodges dives into the world of short stories—and what those

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Meet Rafe McGregor

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 Dark Side of the Sky

THE DARK SIDE OF THE SKY by Francesco Dimitri. Titan Books. p/b. £9.99. Reviewed by Elloise

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The Fireborne Blade

Once the King’s favourite, Maddileh is now a knight disgraced, searching for an opportunity

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Burn the Negative

Okay, I’m hooked before we even start, as I have to admit I’m a sucker for horror

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The Honey Witch

THE HONEY WITCH by Sydney J. Shields Orbit Books. h/b. £18.99. Reviewed by Elloise Hopkins. As

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The Last Bloodcarver

When Daltanny invaded the little island of Yarong, they found Heartsoothers, men and women who have

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The Festival of Hungry Ghosts

The Festival of Hungry Ghosts by Stephen Frame Champagne Book Group, kindle, £3.25 Reviewed by

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