Subgenre deep dive: Possessed, Haunted, and Cursed Objects
In this latest edition of her regular column, Tiffani Angus—co-author of Spec Fic for
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Going Dark: Why I’m Excited to Move From YA Fantasy to the Dark Side
After trying her hand at Barkeresque dark fantasy in her youth, Fi Phillips ended up creating a
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Is Horror a Genre or a Mood?
Is horror a genre or a mood? Our membership debated this question in Discord; here’s the results,
Meet E.D.E. Bell
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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The British Fantasy Award Winners for 2024!
The British speculative fiction community gathered in Chester tonight, 12 October 2024, to
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WARRIOR OF THE WIND by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
For too many years, the idea of fantasy was to follow the Tolkeinesk route. While there might be
The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry
Harry is a lifelong horror film fan, so when she gets a job cleaning for renowned horror director
The Waking of Angantyr by Marie Brennan
The Waking of Angantyr has everything going for it: Vikings, berserkers, blood magic, Norse gods,
Among the Living by Tim Lebbon
Among the Living is a fast-paced thriller set in the Deep North. Climate change is altering our
Freakslaw by Jane Flett
It’s summer in Pitlaw, a Scottish mining town where horizons and options are limited. Into