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Why Would A Horror Writer Join A Fantasy Society?
Despite the declaration that the BFS is here for all of speculative fiction, a lot of the horror
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Ask an Agent: October 2024
In this monthly column, we check in with one of our resident agent, Laura Bennett of the Liverpool
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10 Fearsome Foes from Scottish Folklore
Lyndsey Croal loves delving into Scottish myths and folklore to find the dark stuff. Here, she
The 2025 BFS Writing Retreat
We are delighted to announce the 2025 BFS Writing Retreat will be taking place at Gladstones
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What Lurks in That Fairytale Forest?
We all know that fairytales aren’t sweetness and light – but what if that darker side
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BFS Reviews
THE TRAITOR by Anthony Ryan
Alwyn Scribe remains at Evadine’s side, his feelings for her burning brightly even as he
Fyneshade by Kate Griffin
Writing a novel with a distinctly unlikeable main protagonist can be a bit of a tightrope: make
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,