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Creating ‘The Climate-Conscious Writers Handbook’
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Meet Dan Satchwell
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How a Change of Scenery Can Inspire You Out of a Writing Slump
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How Shakespeare Invented Romantasy
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British Fantasy Awards 2025: Shortlist Announced!
After a crowdsourced suggestion list for eligible works, and then a period of public voting, the
Classic Genre Films: Them!
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Warlords of Wyrdwood by RJ Barker
Cahan du Nahere was Cowl-Rai, chosen as a god’s saviour, though he shunned that future and
Solarpunk: Short Stories from Many Futures (Beyond and Within) Editied By Francesco Verso
Fourteen short stories examining possible near and distant futures set in the aftermath of our
The Half King by Melissa Landers
Like all second-born daughters, Cerise was given to the Temple at birth and trained for life as a
The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
After waiting for years, it is delightful to catch up with characters that have almost become
The Knife and The Serpent by Tim Pratt
The Knife and The Serpent is a fun read. It’s light-hearted, doesn’t take itself too
Lord of the Empty Isles by Jules Arbeaux
Remy Canta arrives home to discover that Tirani is not alone. She was not expecintg any more