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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 13d
The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 10th January 2026, 10am to 6pm (GMT).

BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice
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This is coming next Saturday! 🔅
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Our second panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 2:30pm to 3:30pm (GMT).

Solarpunk & the Counter-Narrative

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice

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Shown is a graphic that has a white background with multicoloured hands raised in a fist. On the bottom right and left is the BFS logo, a red and black dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Photos (left to right): Yen Ooi; Renan Bernardo; BrightFlame; Wren James; Francesco Verso.
January 5, 2026 at 10:49 PM
britfantasysoc.bsky.social
Our second panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 2:30pm to 3:30pm (GMT).

Solarpunk & the Counter-Narrative

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice

@renanbernardo.com @yenooi.bsky.social @brightflame.bsky.social
Shown is a graphic that has a white background with multicoloured hands raised in a fist. On the bottom right and left is the BFS logo, a red and black dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Photos (left to right): Yen Ooi; Renan Bernardo; BrightFlame; Wren James; Francesco Verso.
January 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Join BFS chair @shonak.bsky.social in chatting with Eugen Bacon, Stephen Embleton and Cheryl S Nutmy, the editorial team behind Sauùti Terrors @sauutiverse.bsky.social on February 3rd at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social at 7pm! Book your tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/prese...
Graphic showing the book cover for Sauúti Terrors and headshots of editors, Eugen Bacon, Stephen Embleton and Cheryl S Ntumy. Text reads: Sauúti Terrors with the British Fantasy Society. Book Launch at Waterstones Glasgow Argyle Street, Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Our first panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 10:10am to 11:10am (GMT).

Mirror Worlds

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice

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January 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the context in which they were released. For the latest instalment in his new blog series, he's analysing Truffaut's Fahrenheit 451.

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January 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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A special 50th anniversary edition of classic horror story, The Fog by James Herbert from @tornightfire remains the perfect read for these dark winter nights. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/the-f...
January 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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We're kicking off a new year of member profiles in the Unseelie Court with @scronglygoblin.bsky.social, aka Dr Gabriel Elvery. They have a PhD in Fantasy Literature & Game Studies, & wrote a haiku cycle in furbish. Can we entice you through the fairy door?

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On a black background with flourishes of red lines and dots is the text Meet the BFS members! Dr Gabriel Elvery. Gabriel is pictured at centre: they have big blue eyes and long dark purple hair.
January 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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We asked our committee, events organisers, reviewers, and other volunteers who help us keep the lights on around the BFS for those SFFH things that made an impression this year.

Read the full post here: britishfantasysociety.org/best-of-2025...
A graphic showing lined paper with text which reads: Our volunteer faves of 2025. Also shown are book covers, TV series thumbnails and game cover images Graphic with book covers of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner, Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker, The Green Man’s Heir by Juliet E McKenna and The God of the Woods by Liz Moore A graphic with book covers for War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi, The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem, Magic, Maps and Mischief by David Green, Scuttler’s Cove by David Barnett, The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez and Crying Out for Magic by P.S.C. Willis Graphic with book covers for: The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow, The Way Up Is Death by Dan Hanks, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Daughters of Nicnevin by Shona Kinsella, (Don’t) Call Mum by Matt Wesolowski and Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang uses beautiful, crisp and clear language to tell a story that's half adventure and half morality tale, from @titanbooks.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/a-pal...
December 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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9 mths, 22 eps, 64 guests & 20+hrs chatting w. authors, publishers, editors & voice actors on Fantasy, SF, Horror, historical fiction, science fantasy, romantasy & more. Lots to come from LSS in '26. Meantime here's Ep20.
Happy holidays from Robin & David!
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December 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. This week we're off to have a cup of Yorkshire tea with @charlottelangtree.bsky.social, who's always looking for magic in this world. What a lovely Christmas message, eh?

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On a black background with flourishes of red lines and dots is the text: Meet the BFS members! Charlotte Langtree. Charlotte is pictured in the middle: She is a white woman with long brown hair, wearing dark pink spectacles and a striped shirt. She sits in a cafe.
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Billed as a time-travelling, end of the world police procedural (and with a resume like that, how could you not want to dive right in?) Extremity by Nicholas Binge. From @torbooksuk.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/extre...
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 10th January 2026, 10am to 6pm (GMT).

BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice
Shown is a graphic that has a white background with multicoloured hands raised in a fist. On the bottom right and left is the BFS logo, a red and black dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’.
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative fiction. This month, we asked writing and confidence coach @drrachelknightley.bsky.social to help our members get ready for a new year of creativity.

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December 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Lookeeee! @shonak.bsky.social’s got a bucket list item!!
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BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz

#BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz

@shonak.bsky.social
Shown is a graphic with a path through a foggy forest in the background; there is an empty bench barely seen through the mist. On the top right and left is the BFS logo, a white dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Left is a photo of Dean Koontz, who has dark hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue trousers. Dean is kneeling with his hands on his dog, a golden retriever called Elsa. Right is the cover for The Friend of the Family, Dean’s latest book. The cover has a blue background, four white feathers and one black feather.
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Dean Koontz, online event, tickets available to BFS members for free and non-members for a small fee. Register now!
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BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz

#BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz

@shonak.bsky.social
Shown is a graphic with a path through a foggy forest in the background; there is an empty bench barely seen through the mist. On the top right and left is the BFS logo, a white dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Left is a photo of Dean Koontz, who has dark hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue trousers. Dean is kneeling with his hands on his dog, a golden retriever called Elsa. Right is the cover for The Friend of the Family, Dean’s latest book. The cover has a blue background, four white feathers and one black feather.
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Well, that’s bloody exciting!
britfantasysoc.bsky.social British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 14d
BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz

#BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz

@shonak.bsky.social
Shown is a graphic with a path through a foggy forest in the background; there is an empty bench barely seen through the mist. On the top right and left is the BFS logo, a white dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Left is a photo of Dean Koontz, who has dark hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue trousers. Dean is kneeling with his hands on his dog, a golden retriever called Elsa. Right is the cover for The Friend of the Family, Dean’s latest book. The cover has a blue background, four white feathers and one black feather.
December 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz

#BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz

@shonak.bsky.social
Shown is a graphic with a path through a foggy forest in the background; there is an empty bench barely seen through the mist. On the top right and left is the BFS logo, a white dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Left is a photo of Dean Koontz, who has dark hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue trousers. Dean is kneeling with his hands on his dog, a golden retriever called Elsa. Right is the cover for The Friend of the Family, Dean’s latest book. The cover has a blue background, four white feathers and one black feather.
December 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Have a pre-Christmas BFS podcast roundup! Our Robin C.M. Duncan and David Green bring you words with Samantha York, and a World Fantasycon special, feat. our Jenni Coutts. Check out the archive below:

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December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Psst @britfantasysoc.bsky.social members: The member profile cupboard is getting bare again... Let's get you into the spotlight!

So, 3 things in this thread. Starting with ⬇️

Not done one yet? Email content@britishfantasysociety.org and I'll send you the form.

🧵
December 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. We're going spooky for Christmas & heading to the New Forest to meet Laura Langrish. A Shirley Jackson fan & "sucker for gothic tropes", she writes immersive interactive theatre productions.

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On a black background with flourishes of red dots and lines is the text: Meet the BFS members! Laura Langrish. Laura is pictured in centre; she's a white woman with purple hair, wearing a white collared shirt and a silver necklace wrapped around her neck. She stands in the roof space of an old Jacobean house.
December 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Final call for our final BFS event of 2025! A specially themed quiz with @mkhardywrites.com

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December 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake is a dark social satire with no heroines to be seen and an utterly wicked sense of humour. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/girl-...
December 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Our final BFS event of 2025. Don't forget to book your ticket!

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December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Last posting day for book sleeves is Friday, so that means orders by Thursday night. If you want it in time for Christmas. britishfantasysociety.org/product/bfs-...
BFS Book Sleeves – The British Fantasy Society
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December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM