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Who at 60: 10 Doctor Who Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
As we continue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Britain’s longest-running SFFH show—and the now-airing anniversary specials—here’s…
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Who at 60: Celebrating the long arm of the Doctor’s generational influence
Today, Britain’s longest-running SFFH show turns the big 6-0. To celebrate, Brian M. Milton reflects on the…
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Writing Fantasy for Children
Younger readers have certain expectations and needs from their books, and there is plenty of perceived wisdom…
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When the dark gets poetic
As the last instalment in our month-long horror focus, BFS poetry editor Ian Hunter looks at the…
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Carry on Screaming: Comedy in Horror
Self-confessed “odd chap” Tim Mendees, fresh off the success of organising the Innsmouth Literary Festival, waxes lyrical…
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Unleashing the Monster Within
Teika Marija Smits seeks the dark within us all, in this latest instalment in our month-long horror…
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Mining the Occult for Horror Stories
Ahead of this weekend’s Writing the Occult: Vampires gathering, event curator Lauren McMenemy looks at how we…
The Eternal Lure of the Ghost Story
Ahead of his next Winter Haunts event, all-round UK SFFH event icon Alex Davis investigates why we…
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Can This Mere Mortal Resist?
New BFS member Sarah Elliott joins the 2023 horror spotlight to explain why she was lured back…
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Why you must be your own, first, and most ruthless editor
You’ve got a first draft – now what? An editor says they like your novel, and can…