Meet the BFS committee: Online Events Coordinator PS Livingstone
We continue to shine a light on the wonderful volunteers who help keep the BFS running – and this month, it’s the woman behind those awesome day-long events, PS Livingstone.
We continue to shine a light on the wonderful volunteers who help keep the BFS running – and this month, it’s the woman behind those awesome day-long events, PS Livingstone.
It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the same can be said for art. What cannot be argued is the immense skill and vision it requires to take an author’s vision and capture it in a vision.
Art has long been a key feature of speculative fiction, whether it’s gorgeous maps in your epic fantasy book, illustrations of fantastical creatures, or book covers to drool over, we love it all. So this year, we are very excited to launch the BFS Art Competition. Running alongside the Short… Read More »Introducing the BFS Art Competition
As we continue to shine a light on the wonderful volunteers who help keep the BFS running, it’s time to turn the attention to the money man himself: it’s Stew Hotston!
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to help you find your next book (or add to that beautiful TBR pile). Bring your favourite tipple and enjoy some first-rate readings from the SFFH community.
A conversation about artwork and extras add that something special to your book. Should we judge a book by its cover? What can designers create to bring readers deeper into your world?
A conversation about artwork and extras add that something special to your book. Should we judge a book by its cover? What can designers create to bring readers deeper into your world?
A discussion on the role and benefits of an editor. Why do they make your book better? And how do you choose the right editor for you?
John Baker is an agent with Bell Lomax Moreton, where he focuses on building his own cultivated list, shaped around his passion for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. He has a passion for subverting expectations and creating rich new worlds of adventure. Join the BFS event day to hear more about John and his role on The Book Journey.
A little later than anticipated, but more than worth the wait, the BFS is honoured to announce our third and final Fantasycon 2024 Guest of Honour. Joining us in Chester, we are delighted to welcome Bella Pagan! Photograph copyright Alicia Clarke. Bella Pagan helps manage Tor UK, Pan Macmillan’s imprint… Read More »Fantasycon Guest of Honour