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BFS Writing Retreat 2026
We are now ready to open expressions of interest for the 2026 BFS Writing Retreat! This year…
Classic Genre Films: Jules Verne’s Mysterious Island (1961)
Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but…
Meet Andrew Knighton
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
Meet Benjamin Unsworth
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Monster Building
Monsters come in all shapes, sizes and forms, but how do you build the perfect one? What…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Author Interview
BFS Chair Shona Kinsella interviews New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St Clair.
A Gathering of the Angels: Celebrating David Lynch, Live
Renowned Lynch enthusiast Keith B Walters chats with Lindsey Bowden, the creative director of A Gathering of…
Meet Mark Stay
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at…
BFS Online: Something Monstrous, Readings
We have seven readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to…
When the Dark Hits the Daylight: Fave Summer-Set Dark Fiction
The scary stuff doesn’t *have* to happen in the shadows—sometimes, the daylight can heighten the tension. With…
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