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Classic Genre Films: Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the
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Meet Dr. Gabriel Elvery
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Readings
We have six readings from a range of authors – fantasy, science fiction and horror – to help
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The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing – Writing as Activism
Examining social justice isn’t new for many writers, but what impact does this have? How can SFFH
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Best of 2025, According To The BFS’s Volunteers
We asked our committee, events organisers, reviewers, and other volunteers who help us keep the
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Meet Charlotte Langtree
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they
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Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
Bloodguard is a story of 2 protagonists. Firstly, a Gladiator fighting for his freedom, and the
Exodus The Archimedes Engine by Peter F Hamilton
When a book is this long several questions spring to mind. The first is could it be edited to a
The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall
The young Sara Sidova is escaping from the soldiers who have killed her husband when she is shot.
Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey
The idea of parallel worlds is one that has been explored in a number of ways in fiction. In early
Bad Graces by Kyrie McCauley
At twelve years old, Violet Whitlock, or Liv as she is known, realised her sister hated her. In
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Cyril Bagger is an American private in World War 1 and has survived so far by being as far away