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Stone and Sky: How Andor Made Star Wars Feel Real
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The TV That Made Us: The Owl Service (1969-70)
In his semi-regular column on the TV that made us SFFH fans, Gary Couzens revisits The Owl Service,
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Meet John Nassari
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From Pen to Print: Amy De La Force on A Kiss of Hammer and Flame
With the release of the first instalment in her new romantasy series looming large, Amy de la Force
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SXSW Hits London’s Cinemas This Week With A Host of Eerie New SFFH Films
Renowned festival of creative groundbreakers, SXSW this week brings a feast of eerie cinema to the
BFS Online: World Fantasy Convention 2025 – Guest Spotlights
Suniti Namjoshi, Sarah Pinborough and Ramsey Campbell get chatty in these guest
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Hail the New Age by Mike Chinn
Given the popularity of the murder mystery genre, it is always nice to see a new spin on it; one of
Deadly Dolls: Midnight Tales of Uncanny Playthings ed by Elizabeth Dearnley
Dolls are a childhood staple, something most children will have, whether it is a realistic
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
The main protagonist in this book is Fox D’Mora – Death’s godson. Yes, godson
Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
Sorcery and Small Magics is a wonderfully fun book. It is the first in a trilogy set in the
The House of Frost and Feathers by Lauren Wiesebron
Deliciously dark, bold, and vivid, The House of Frost and Feathers is an imaginative tale of hope,
Ninth Life by Stark Holborn
An evocative dystopian novel that will stay in your mind for some time afterwards. The book is