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Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
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Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
We're putting @fiotrethewey.bsky.social & @georgiacooked.bsky.social in the hotseat for November. These audio drama writers are ready and willing to answer your questions about **using crowdfunding to support your creative projects** - just as they've been doing for @theholmwoodfnd.bsky.social. 🧵⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're putting @fiotrethewey.bsky.social & @georgiacooked.bsky.social in the hotseat for November. These audio drama writers are ready and willing to answer your questions about **using crowdfunding to support your creative projects** - just as they've been doing for @theholmwoodfnd.bsky.social. 🧵⬇️
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This was marvellous fun to do. And what a talented bunch of folks we have running the BFS.
Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This was marvellous fun to do. And what a talented bunch of folks we have running the BFS.
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Been looking for your first convention?
Got nothing better to do next October 9-11?
Go to Glasgow and meet these awesome loonies 🤣
Got nothing better to do next October 9-11?
Go to Glasgow and meet these awesome loonies 🤣
Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Been looking for your first convention?
Got nothing better to do next October 9-11?
Go to Glasgow and meet these awesome loonies 🤣
Got nothing better to do next October 9-11?
Go to Glasgow and meet these awesome loonies 🤣
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Fantasycon has set a high bar for encouraging people to the next con. I’ll watch other cons with interest how they respond! *earwormed*
Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Fantasycon has set a high bar for encouraging people to the next con. I’ll watch other cons with interest how they respond! *earwormed*
Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
Toss A Groat To Your Redcloak
YouTube video by British Fantasy Society
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hey, folks. We hope you're all recovered from WFC & had the best time.
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
If you're already suffering con withdrawals, be comforted that Glasgow 2026 is now the official seated Fantasycon. Only 11 months to go!
And here's a little something to whet your appetite!
youtu.be/J8Q8uB0brq4
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This is Thursday! Join us! Joooooin uuuuus
The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This is Thursday! Join us! Joooooin uuuuus
The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
In his semi-regular column on the TV that made us SFFH fans, Gary Couzens revisits Tom’s Midnight Garden, a Carnegie Medal-winning novel that’s had multiple adaptations.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In his semi-regular column on the TV that made us SFFH fans, Gary Couzens revisits Tom’s Midnight Garden, a Carnegie Medal-winning novel that’s had multiple adaptations.
britishfantasysociety.org/the-tv-that-...
britishfantasysociety.org/the-tv-that-...
Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. Today we're getting witchy with @elwilliamsauthor.bsky.social: she names Joanne Harris as her genre hero, which is logical when you hear how she describes her stories...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. Today we're getting witchy with @elwilliamsauthor.bsky.social: she names Joanne Harris as her genre hero, which is logical when you hear how she describes her stories...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-e-l-wil...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-e-l-wil...
Horror sensation Bill Wood at Redditch Library. Sat 8 November, 3pm.
That's tomorrow, folks!
Free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-right-b...
Q&A plus book signing!
That's tomorrow, folks!
Free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-right-b...
Q&A plus book signing!
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Horror sensation Bill Wood at Redditch Library. Sat 8 November, 3pm.
That's tomorrow, folks!
Free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-right-b...
Q&A plus book signing!
That's tomorrow, folks!
Free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-right-b...
Q&A plus book signing!
House of the Beast by MIchelle Wong "is full of obstacles, magic, and of course some twists and turns along the way, and it is certainly one for the must-read pile" @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/house...
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
House of the Beast by MIchelle Wong "is full of obstacles, magic, and of course some twists and turns along the way, and it is certainly one for the must-read pile" @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/house...
Book 2 of the Age of Wrath, Born of an Iron Storm by Anthony Ryan is an adrenaline fuelled, page turning revenge epic from @orbitbooksuk.bsky.social #BFSReviews britishfantasysociety.org/review/born-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Book 2 of the Age of Wrath, Born of an Iron Storm by Anthony Ryan is an adrenaline fuelled, page turning revenge epic from @orbitbooksuk.bsky.social #BFSReviews britishfantasysociety.org/review/born-...
ICYMI on Friday thanks to WFC: This week our profiled member is Carmelo Rafala, a child of Sicilian immigrants who is fascinated by the way myth and memory shape personal and cultural narratives.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
ICYMI on Friday thanks to WFC: This week our profiled member is Carmelo Rafala, a child of Sicilian immigrants who is fascinated by the way myth and memory shape personal and cultural narratives.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-carmelo...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-carmelo...
This year’s AGM is now underway in Brighton, with Secretary @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, Chair @shonak.bsky.social, Treasurer @stewarthotston.com, and Deputy Chair @sianoh.bsky.social presiding.
November 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This year’s AGM is now underway in Brighton, with Secretary @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social, Chair @shonak.bsky.social, Treasurer @stewarthotston.com, and Deputy Chair @sianoh.bsky.social presiding.
Remember, the AGM is at 9.30am this morning. If you’re at WFC, we’ll be in the Buckingham Panel Room. We’ll also be live streaming for members who can’t be there in person; details were sent in last month’s newsletter.
November 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Remember, the AGM is at 9.30am this morning. If you’re at WFC, we’ll be in the Buckingham Panel Room. We’ll also be live streaming for members who can’t be there in person; details were sent in last month’s newsletter.
Who won this year’s British Fantasy Awards? Here’s the deets so you don’t have to scroll through the live blogging: britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
November 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Who won this year’s British Fantasy Awards? Here’s the deets so you don’t have to scroll through the live blogging: britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
A final word from MC @joannechocolat.bsky.social : we as a community have power. Never forget that.
Congratulations again to all our nominees and winners of this year’s British Fantasy Awards!
Congratulations again to all our nominees and winners of this year’s British Fantasy Awards!
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A final word from MC @joannechocolat.bsky.social : we as a community have power. Never forget that.
Congratulations again to all our nominees and winners of this year’s British Fantasy Awards!
Congratulations again to all our nominees and winners of this year’s British Fantasy Awards!
And Jenni Coutts names the winner of the BFS Art Competition:
3rd place: Carlie A.F. for Lonely Spire
2nd: Mandalina Gambaloya for The Long Wait
1st: Sophie Jonas Hill for Snicket & the Fireflies
These will published in a future edition of BFS Horizons
3rd place: Carlie A.F. for Lonely Spire
2nd: Mandalina Gambaloya for The Long Wait
1st: Sophie Jonas Hill for Snicket & the Fireflies
These will published in a future edition of BFS Horizons
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And Jenni Coutts names the winner of the BFS Art Competition:
3rd place: Carlie A.F. for Lonely Spire
2nd: Mandalina Gambaloya for The Long Wait
1st: Sophie Jonas Hill for Snicket & the Fireflies
These will published in a future edition of BFS Horizons
3rd place: Carlie A.F. for Lonely Spire
2nd: Mandalina Gambaloya for The Long Wait
1st: Sophie Jonas Hill for Snicket & the Fireflies
These will published in a future edition of BFS Horizons
Finally, Steven Poore names the winner of this year’s BFS short story competition.
3rd place: Iterate by Nathaniel Spain
2nd: The Sphinx by Marianne Gordon
1st: Mull by JW Anderson
These will be published in a future BFS Horizons
3rd place: Iterate by Nathaniel Spain
2nd: The Sphinx by Marianne Gordon
1st: Mull by JW Anderson
These will be published in a future BFS Horizons
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Finally, Steven Poore names the winner of this year’s BFS short story competition.
3rd place: Iterate by Nathaniel Spain
2nd: The Sphinx by Marianne Gordon
1st: Mull by JW Anderson
These will be published in a future BFS Horizons
3rd place: Iterate by Nathaniel Spain
2nd: The Sphinx by Marianne Gordon
1st: Mull by JW Anderson
These will be published in a future BFS Horizons
Karen Fishwick presents the Legends of FantasyCon award
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Karen Fishwick presents the Legends of FantasyCon award
Shona Kinsella presents the award for the KEW award for special recognition for contributions to the community
November 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Shona Kinsella presents the award for the KEW award for special recognition for contributions to the community
Best Fantasy Novel nominees:
The Green Man’s War – Juliet E. McKenna – Wizard’s Tower Press
Fathomfolk – Eliza Chan – Orbit
Long Live Evil – Sarah Rees Brennan – Orbit
A Shadow Over Haven – David Green – Eerie River Publishing
Masquerade – O.O. Sangoyomi – Forge Books
The Green Man’s War – Juliet E. McKenna – Wizard’s Tower Press
Fathomfolk – Eliza Chan – Orbit
Long Live Evil – Sarah Rees Brennan – Orbit
A Shadow Over Haven – David Green – Eerie River Publishing
Masquerade – O.O. Sangoyomi – Forge Books
November 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Best Fantasy Novel nominees:
The Green Man’s War – Juliet E. McKenna – Wizard’s Tower Press
Fathomfolk – Eliza Chan – Orbit
Long Live Evil – Sarah Rees Brennan – Orbit
A Shadow Over Haven – David Green – Eerie River Publishing
Masquerade – O.O. Sangoyomi – Forge Books
The Green Man’s War – Juliet E. McKenna – Wizard’s Tower Press
Fathomfolk – Eliza Chan – Orbit
Long Live Evil – Sarah Rees Brennan – Orbit
A Shadow Over Haven – David Green – Eerie River Publishing
Masquerade – O.O. Sangoyomi – Forge Books
Best Independent Press nominees:
Newcon Press
Black Shuck Books
Flame Tree Press
Luna Press Publishing
Swan River Press
Newcon Press
Black Shuck Books
Flame Tree Press
Luna Press Publishing
Swan River Press
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Best Independent Press nominees:
Newcon Press
Black Shuck Books
Flame Tree Press
Luna Press Publishing
Swan River Press
Newcon Press
Black Shuck Books
Flame Tree Press
Luna Press Publishing
Swan River Press
Best Short Story nominees:
Godskin – CL Hellisen – Strange Horizons
The Oracle at Dairy – Tiffani Angus – Trembling with Fear via HorrorTree.com
The Witch’s Pillowbook – Priya Sharma – Bound in Blood: Stories of Cursed Books, Damned Libraries and Unearthly – Titan Books
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Godskin – CL Hellisen – Strange Horizons
The Oracle at Dairy – Tiffani Angus – Trembling with Fear via HorrorTree.com
The Witch’s Pillowbook – Priya Sharma – Bound in Blood: Stories of Cursed Books, Damned Libraries and Unearthly – Titan Books
🧵⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Best Short Story nominees:
Godskin – CL Hellisen – Strange Horizons
The Oracle at Dairy – Tiffani Angus – Trembling with Fear via HorrorTree.com
The Witch’s Pillowbook – Priya Sharma – Bound in Blood: Stories of Cursed Books, Damned Libraries and Unearthly – Titan Books
🧵⬇️
Godskin – CL Hellisen – Strange Horizons
The Oracle at Dairy – Tiffani Angus – Trembling with Fear via HorrorTree.com
The Witch’s Pillowbook – Priya Sharma – Bound in Blood: Stories of Cursed Books, Damned Libraries and Unearthly – Titan Books
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Best Non-Fiction nominees:
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Best Non-Fiction nominees:
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️
Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror – Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan – Luna Press
Autism and Writing – David Green – BFS Blog
The Full Lid – Alasdair Stuart, edited by Marguerite Kenner
🧵⬇️