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Meet J.M. Hofer
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
From Pen to Print: David Watkins on The Memory Shades
Devon-based horror writer Dave Watkins ventures into space for his latest novel, The Memory Shades—a tale that…
Meet Elliot J. Harper
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
Fantasycon 2026 Guest of Honour – Peter F. Hamilton
Peter F. Hamilton was born in Rutland in 1960. He began writing in 1987, and sold…
Meet Zoe Cunningham
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
Fantasycon 2026 Guest of Honour – V Castro
V. Castro is a two time Bram Stoker award nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to…
Ask an Expert: January 2026
In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative…
Sorry Not Sorry: Apologies in SFF
Why do apology scenes in SFF suck so much? Rick Danforth has a few ideas—and a few…
How To Make Your Fantasies A Reality: Opening A Fantasy Bookshop
Cheshire-based fantasy writer Matthew Palmer was rather excited when a new fantasy-focused bookshop opened nearby. Just before…
Meet Alexandra Peel
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…