Glasgow SF Writers' Circle
@gsfwc.bsky.social
Est. 1986, GSFWC is a critique workshop for writers of fantastical literature based in Scotland.
Official website, anthologies and more: https://linktr.ee/gsfwc
Official website, anthologies and more: https://linktr.ee/gsfwc
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If you'd like to know more about the Glasgow SF Writers' Circle and our 35+ years of critiquing Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror, there's two ways to find out.
Firstly, there's our Linktree, with social media, official website and how you can trial a night at the Circle.
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Firstly, there's our Linktree, with social media, official website and how you can trial a night at the Circle.
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If you missed Neil Williamson's story The Packet, which was serialised in last year's ParSec magazine, here's your second chance. The Packet will be available as ebook, paperback and limited edition signed hardback from NewCon Press on 24th March.
For now, get your preorders in at the link below.
For now, get your preorders in at the link below.
Hey look! A new book!
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
February 10, 2026 at 6:43 PM
If you missed Neil Williamson's story The Packet, which was serialised in last year's ParSec magazine, here's your second chance. The Packet will be available as ebook, paperback and limited edition signed hardback from NewCon Press on 24th March.
For now, get your preorders in at the link below.
For now, get your preorders in at the link below.
We approve this message re: Friday's event with our Cameron Johnston. Please keep your favourite authors supplied with big coats and join us in #Glasgow.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
I was umming and ahhing about buying a Big Coat I liked the look of, then I remembered I'm in Glasgow on the 13th doing a Pagans event. BIG COAT = PURCHASED
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We approve this message re: Friday's event with our Cameron Johnston. Please keep your favourite authors supplied with big coats and join us in #Glasgow.
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
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I was umming and ahhing about buying a Big Coat I liked the look of, then I remembered I'm in Glasgow on the 13th doing a Pagans event. BIG COAT = PURCHASED
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
An Evening with James Alistair Henry | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with James Alistair Henry today.
www.waterstones.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I was umming and ahhing about buying a Big Coat I liked the look of, then I remembered I'm in Glasgow on the 13th doing a Pagans event. BIG COAT = PURCHASED
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A police procedural in an alternative history Britain split between Celts, Saxons and the Norse? I'm looking forward to this event in Glasgow, come along if you fancy finding out more.
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
An Evening with James Alistair Henry | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with James Alistair Henry today.
www.waterstones.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A police procedural in an alternative history Britain split between Celts, Saxons and the Norse? I'm looking forward to this event in Glasgow, come along if you fancy finding out more.
#Scotland Our Ewan Downie is on the road with The Bacchae! Kicking off in Glasgow (Citizen's Theatre, 4-7 March) and Edinburgh (Festival Studio, 9-10 March), he'll be on tour from Orkney to Aberdeen and more. Full dates and ticket links in the post below.
@ewandownie.com @companyofwolves.org
@ewandownie.com @companyofwolves.org
This is what stayed with audiences after they saw The Bacchae. Watch to the end.
🐂 Touring Scotland Mar - May 2026
🎟️ companyofwolves.org/projects/the...
#GreekMyth #Theatre #Scotland #Dance #Mythology
🐂 Touring Scotland Mar - May 2026
🎟️ companyofwolves.org/projects/the...
#GreekMyth #Theatre #Scotland #Dance #Mythology
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
#Scotland Our Ewan Downie is on the road with The Bacchae! Kicking off in Glasgow (Citizen's Theatre, 4-7 March) and Edinburgh (Festival Studio, 9-10 March), he'll be on tour from Orkney to Aberdeen and more. Full dates and ticket links in the post below.
@ewandownie.com @companyofwolves.org
@ewandownie.com @companyofwolves.org
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
An Evening with James Alistair Henry | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with James Alistair Henry today.
www.waterstones.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
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Popped into @waterstones.bsky.social Princes Street in Edinburgh, pleasantly surprised to see @annabelcwrites.bsky.social and @shonak.bsky.social ‘s books face out in the fantasy section.
Ended up buying a book about Tractors in space, and a smaller version of the Gruffalo than the one pictured.
Ended up buying a book about Tractors in space, and a smaller version of the Gruffalo than the one pictured.
February 4, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Popped into @waterstones.bsky.social Princes Street in Edinburgh, pleasantly surprised to see @annabelcwrites.bsky.social and @shonak.bsky.social ‘s books face out in the fantasy section.
Ended up buying a book about Tractors in space, and a smaller version of the Gruffalo than the one pictured.
Ended up buying a book about Tractors in space, and a smaller version of the Gruffalo than the one pictured.
Here's a coup for our Robin CM Duncan! You'll find his interview with Philip Reeve (yes, of Mortal Engines/Thunder City fame) about new novel Bridge of Storms on Ginger Nuts of Horror at the link below.
@robincmduncan.bsky.social @gnofhorror.com @philipreeve.bsky.social
@robincmduncan.bsky.social @gnofhorror.com @philipreeve.bsky.social
Inside The Traction Era: Philip Reeve On 25 Years Of Mortal Engines & New Novel Bridge Of Storms - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
our interview with Philip Reeve. Discover the secrets behind Bridge of Storms, the new Mortal Engines prequel novel, celebrating 25 years of city-eat-city adventures. Out Feb 2026
gnofhorror.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Here's a coup for our Robin CM Duncan! You'll find his interview with Philip Reeve (yes, of Mortal Engines/Thunder City fame) about new novel Bridge of Storms on Ginger Nuts of Horror at the link below.
@robincmduncan.bsky.social @gnofhorror.com @philipreeve.bsky.social
@robincmduncan.bsky.social @gnofhorror.com @philipreeve.bsky.social
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Hey look! A new book!
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Hey look! A new book!
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Many of us can recommend our Hal Duncan's sharp eye and insightful comments. A good man and thorough.
Well, it looks like I have a window for more editorial work, with nothing lined up for the next couple of months, so if anyone is looking for an in-depth manuscript critique--annotated m/s + overview report + follow-up wrap-up chat by Zoom--hit me up. One-to-one mentoring by Zoom is also available.
February 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Many of us can recommend our Hal Duncan's sharp eye and insightful comments. A good man and thorough.
Congratulations to our Christopher Caldwell and alumna Amal El-Mohtar on making the Locus Recommended Reading List 2025! Chris appears with collection Call and Response, while Amal's The River Has Roots also gets a spot. Well done all!
@seraph76.bsky.social @amalelmohtar.com @locusmag.bsky.social
@seraph76.bsky.social @amalelmohtar.com @locusmag.bsky.social
2025 Recommended Reading List
Welcome to the Locus Recommended Reading List… We saw some fabulous books come out last year and are so pleased to let you know about them! Our recommendations are compiled annually by the Locus re…
locusmag.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations to our Christopher Caldwell and alumna Amal El-Mohtar on making the Locus Recommended Reading List 2025! Chris appears with collection Call and Response, while Amal's The River Has Roots also gets a spot. Well done all!
@seraph76.bsky.social @amalelmohtar.com @locusmag.bsky.social
@seraph76.bsky.social @amalelmohtar.com @locusmag.bsky.social
We've held many an after-crit social at the CCA venues, while a bunch of our authors have appeared at events here. A real loss to Scotland's arts community.
🚨 BREAKING: The CCA is "No longer able to continue operating and is entering liquidation."
Tomorrow we're publishing the inside story of how it all went wrong for the arts organisation - read our first report and sign up below 👇
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/cca-liquidat...
Tomorrow we're publishing the inside story of how it all went wrong for the arts organisation - read our first report and sign up below 👇
www.glasgowbell.co.uk/cca-liquidat...
The CCA goes bust, entering liquidation
All staff are being made redundant and operations are ceasing with “immediate effect”
www.glasgowbell.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We've held many an after-crit social at the CCA venues, while a bunch of our authors have appeared at events here. A real loss to Scotland's arts community.
Time for the BFS podcast roundup, hosted by our Robin CM Duncan and David Green! January's guests include Priya Sharma, Cheryl Morgan, and two oddly familiar names... Audio link below:
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
BFS Podcast: Long Story Short – The British Fantasy Society
britishfantasysociety.org
January 28, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Time for the BFS podcast roundup, hosted by our Robin CM Duncan and David Green! January's guests include Priya Sharma, Cheryl Morgan, and two oddly familiar names... Audio link below:
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
The #BSFA Awards longlist is out - and the GSFWC are all over it! Christopher Caldwell, Jenni Coutts, E.M. Faulds and Neil Williamson are all up for awards this year. Incoming..
@seraph76.bsky.social @jennicoutts.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social (1/)
@seraph76.bsky.social @jennicoutts.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social (1/)
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The #BSFA Awards longlist is out - and the GSFWC are all over it! Christopher Caldwell, Jenni Coutts, E.M. Faulds and Neil Williamson are all up for awards this year. Incoming..
@seraph76.bsky.social @jennicoutts.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social (1/)
@seraph76.bsky.social @jennicoutts.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social (1/)
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I have become British, destroyer of worlds.
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I have become British, destroyer of worlds.
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Very pleased to make the long list for the BSFA awards for my debut collection Call and Response and short story “The Lonesome Sea.”
This book is many things, but especially a love letter to queer and Black people, and I’m overjoyed to see it has resonated
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
This book is many things, but especially a love letter to queer and Black people, and I’m overjoyed to see it has resonated
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Very pleased to make the long list for the BSFA awards for my debut collection Call and Response and short story “The Lonesome Sea.”
This book is many things, but especially a love letter to queer and Black people, and I’m overjoyed to see it has resonated
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
This book is many things, but especially a love letter to queer and Black people, and I’m overjoyed to see it has resonated
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
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Uncommonly pleased with past-me for leaving all the music gear tidily stowed and ready to go. Not only that, he made a template project too so there's literally nothing to set up.
Calling this FAWM-ready.
Calling this FAWM-ready.
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Uncommonly pleased with past-me for leaving all the music gear tidily stowed and ready to go. Not only that, he made a template project too so there's literally nothing to set up.
Calling this FAWM-ready.
Calling this FAWM-ready.
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Morning. It's Burns Nicht the nicht but no a great day in the news for celebrating so huv yin aboot shitty politicians.
youtu.be/SI-EDRyNR8g?...
youtu.be/SI-EDRyNR8g?...
Ye Jacobites
YouTube video by Eddi Reader - Topic
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January 25, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Morning. It's Burns Nicht the nicht but no a great day in the news for celebrating so huv yin aboot shitty politicians.
youtu.be/SI-EDRyNR8g?...
youtu.be/SI-EDRyNR8g?...
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Good night in Waterstones for Scottish Fantasy event, with @seraph76.bsky.social Angie Spoto and @rainewilson.bsky.social hosted by @theelaineg.bsky.social - good chat, books and friends. #booksky 💙📚
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Good night in Waterstones for Scottish Fantasy event, with @seraph76.bsky.social Angie Spoto and @rainewilson.bsky.social hosted by @theelaineg.bsky.social - good chat, books and friends. #booksky 💙📚
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Lovely discussion last night about writing & art. One of the things reconfirmed for me was how the work we put into making art makes us who we are. It's the process, the pain and effort that makes us grow & grants profundity, not the end product.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
January 23, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Lovely discussion last night about writing & art. One of the things reconfirmed for me was how the work we put into making art makes us who we are. It's the process, the pain and effort that makes us grow & grants profundity, not the end product.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
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Honestly with awards, especially popular vote ones in a small arena like the British SFFH scene, every *single* vote from a member actually can make a difference to a result!
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
Oh no way! I got onto the BSFA longlist!
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Honestly with awards, especially popular vote ones in a small arena like the British SFFH scene, every *single* vote from a member actually can make a difference to a result!
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
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Was a lovely conversation & catch up with gorgeous Glasgow pals. Many thanks to everyone who braved the miserable weather! 🖤
Excellent chat on stories about stories from @seraph76.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social Angie Spoto and @theelaineg.bsky.social.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Was a lovely conversation & catch up with gorgeous Glasgow pals. Many thanks to everyone who braved the miserable weather! 🖤
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Ah this is lovely to see Dark Crescent on the BSFA Awards Longlist for Best Collection alongside @jennicoutts.bsky.social 's stunning cover for Best Artwork! Thanks to anyone who nominated the book, such a great list here! ✨️💙🏴
January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Ah this is lovely to see Dark Crescent on the BSFA Awards Longlist for Best Collection alongside @jennicoutts.bsky.social 's stunning cover for Best Artwork! Thanks to anyone who nominated the book, such a great list here! ✨️💙🏴
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Excellent chat on stories about stories from @seraph76.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social Angie Spoto and @theelaineg.bsky.social.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
January 22, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Excellent chat on stories about stories from @seraph76.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social Angie Spoto and @theelaineg.bsky.social.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
Thanks to @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social as always.
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At An Evening of Scottish Speculative Fiction in Waterstones Glasgow Argyle Street for three brand spanking new books from @seraph76.bsky.social, Angie Spoto, @rainewilson.bsky.social (@theelaineg.bsky.social chairing)
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
At An Evening of Scottish Speculative Fiction in Waterstones Glasgow Argyle Street for three brand spanking new books from @seraph76.bsky.social, Angie Spoto, @rainewilson.bsky.social (@theelaineg.bsky.social chairing)