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Would you like to advertise in the Fantasycon souvenir book? How about have your books for sale at the Fantasycon table in the Dealers' Hall? You can now arrange both in our shop: britishfantasysociety.org/shop/
Devon-based horror writer David Watkins ventures into space for his latest novel, The Memory Shades—a tale that Lee Murray says channels Dune and The Swarm! It's out on 17 February; here's your sneak peek.

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February 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Ahoy fantasy fans! Love Mortal Engines? 13th Feb is a red-letter day. Celebrating the book’s 25th anniversary, Ritzy Picturehouse hosts Philip Reeve for a Q&A +movie screening (link in comments)
...& watch our socials for another treat!
#MortalEngines #PhilipReeve #bridgeofstorms #ritzypicturehouse
February 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Pre-orders are NOW OPEN for *Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 3* by myself and @tiffaniangus.bsky.social! 🥳 Published by @lunapress.bsky.social! 😀 Find pre-order details and check out the subgenres and major tropes covered in the book here: www.lunapresspublishing.com/product-page...!
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Here's York-based @elliotjharper.bsky.social, teller of weird tales in the Gillion universe he created, inspired by the likes of China Miéville.

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February 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
A Snow White retelling from a bestselling author, Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher from @torbooksuk.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/hemlo...
February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
In case you missed it
The BFS is thrilled to announce our third Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - Peter F. Hamilton! @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social britishfantasysociety.org/fantasycon-2...
February 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Banquet tickets are now available on the website shop: britishfantasysociety.org/product/brit...

We're doing a special early-bird price this year, so book early if you can.

To attend the banquet, you must have a ticket to attend Fantasycon.
British Fantasy Awards Banquet – The British Fantasy Society
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February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Can't make it to Glasgow this year? Online tickets are now available to access livestream/recordings of a portion of the panels, interviews etc. happening over the course of the weekend
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February 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The BFS is thrilled to announce our third Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - Peter F. Hamilton! @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social britishfantasysociety.org/fantasycon-2...
February 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Fantasycon 2026 prices will increase on 1st March, so if you haven't booked yet, now is a great time to do so!

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February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
A charming, and very readable, quirky supernatural romance, Thirsty by Lucy Lehane from Bramble #BFSReviews britishfantasysociety.org/review/thirs...
February 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
It's the first of a new month, which means a new expert is ready to field your questions! And given its February, we've asked the Dark Queen of Our Hearts, @pslivingstone.bsky.social, to answer your queries about romance in SFFH. 🧵⬇️
February 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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As I reach my one year anniversary as a member, so chuffed to be interviewed by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social. I would recommend joining to anyone who loves SFFH britishfantasysociety.org/meet-zoe-cun...
Meet Zoe Cunningham – The British Fantasy Society
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January 30, 2026 at 1:54 PM
David & Robin are joined by Cheryl Morgan, owner of Wizard’s Tower Press. Gather to hear insights of an experienced indie publisher on anthologies, dealers’ rooms, colonisation of Welsh mythology. Cheryl reveals how to make a small fortune in publishing & provides enough recs to break a TBR pile.
January 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we're going all Hollywood: we meet actor Zoe Cunningham, whose last feature, Breaking Infinity, is available now on all good platforms.

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January 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM
In case you missed it!
We are delighted to announce our second Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - V. Castro! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

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January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Would you like to advertise in the Fantasycon souvenir book? How about have your books for sale at the Fantasycon table in the Dealers' Hall? You can now arrange both in our shop: britishfantasysociety.org/shop/
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We are delighted to announce our second Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - V. Castro! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

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January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Last chance to join us for this fascinating discussion.

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January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
For this month's ask an expert column, we asked the multi-talented @alasdairstuart.com to field your questions about tabletop gaming and working with existing intellectual properties. This one is a mega edition, so strap yourselves in...

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January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Dancer's Lament by Ian C. Esselmont is the first book in the Path to Ascendancy series that follows the rise to power of Kellanved and Dancer as they establish the Malazan Empire. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/dance...
January 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Why do apology scenes in SFF suck so much? @rickandwrite.bsky.social has a few ideas—and a few examples of the writers who actually did it well.

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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Just grabbed myself a ticket for this - an excellent group of writers
BFS Online is excited to announce our next event, Faith, Science & Folklore, taking place Wednesday 28th January 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/fascifolk

@samkhorton.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We're planning our in-person events for 2026!

The BFS is all about celebrating SFFH; if you'd like to do an event, please fill in the form.

We currently cover London, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, West Midlands, Merseyside, and Oxfordshire & Berkshire.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:19 PM
BFS Online is excited to announce our next event, Faith, Science & Folklore, taking place Wednesday 28th January 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/fascifolk

@samkhorton.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM