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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle
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Est. 1986, GSFWC is a critique workshop for writers of fantastical literature based in Scotland.

Official website, anthologies and more: https://linktr.ee/gsfwc
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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · May 20
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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Copies of the book of Gallus being signed by our contributors. Circle member Jenni Coutts holding her recent BSFA award, flanked by Circle member Neil Williamson and Luna Press editor Francesca Barbini. Brian M. Milton, E.M. Faulds and Neil Williamson, editors of Gallus, speak to a full room of 200 plus people at Glasgow Worldcon on 10th August 2024. The GSFWC Christmas dinner at Ichiban in Glasgow! A range of mostly white folks sat at a table, ranging genders and aged from 20s to 70s."
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Did we hear @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social say that Cameron Johnston is launching a new book in April? That we did! 16th April, no less, sees the launch of First Mage on the Moon. Here come the details:

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Rafael Torrubia and Cameron Johnston In Conversation | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Rafael Torrubia and Cameron Johnston In Conversation today.
www.waterstones.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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We can heartily recommend a chat with James Alistair Henry about his fascinating Pagans series (oh yes, this modern day Anglo-Saxon police procedural is a trilogy) and his joyful approach to working on shows as diverse as Green Wing and Bob the Builder. Haste ye back, pal!
jamesbluecat.bsky.social James Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 1h
Big thanks to the Glasgow SF Writers Circle who turned out in force to the event tonight, if you're around Glasgow (or even if you're not), check them out thusly @gsfwc.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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We're impatiently awaiting @jamesbluecat.bsky.social with @cameronjohnston.bsky.social at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social! #Glasgow if you're in town, come join us and hear about Pagans (and Pagans)!
Left to right Cameron Johnston (a grey haired man in a blue shirt and glasse), James Alistair Henry (a greyhaired bearded gent in a grey hooded top) sit down at a table. Standing next to them is a person with long dark hair and glasses talking on the mic and introducing the event.
February 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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#Glasgow You've got just over a day to nab your ticket for James Alistair Henry (Green Wing) interviewed by Cameron Johnston on alt history police procedural Pagans. It's this Friday 13th at Waterstones Argyle ST!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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We're pleased as punch to see our E.M. Faulds' short story 'Hand of Fire' in Best of British Science Fiction 2025! Out on 17th April from NewCon Press, preorders are open now.

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wishusdonna.bsky.social Donna Scott @wishusdonna.bsky.social · 2d
Delighted to share the full ToC for Best of British Science Fiction 2025. Pre-orders now available on the Newcon Press website! www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Book cover depicting a section of a fiery sun surface against a dark, starry space background. Best of British Science Fiction 2025 KEITH BROOKE & ERIC BROWN LAVIE TIDHAR ANNE CHARNOCK TADE THOMPSON GARETH L. POWELL STARK HOLBORN FIONA MOORE TIM MAJOR STEWART HOTSTON E.M. FAULDS STEPHEN ORAM ...and many more... Edited by Donna Scott
February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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#Glasgow You've got just over a day to nab your ticket for James Alistair Henry (Green Wing) interviewed by Cameron Johnston on alt history police procedural Pagans. It's this Friday 13th at Waterstones Argyle ST!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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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.
neilwilliamson.bsky.social Neil Williamson @neilwilliamson.bsky.social · 10d
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...
Book cover featuring a steam ship in stormy seas. Lightning in the sky, strange coloured lights beneath the waves. Title: The Packet
February 10, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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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
jamesbluecat.bsky.social James Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 7d
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
gsfwc.bsky.social Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 9d
#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
February 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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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
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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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.
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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#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.

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companyofwolves.org Company of Wolves @companyofwolves.org · 11d
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
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
gsfwc.bsky.social
#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
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
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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.
February 4, 2026 at 6:56 AM
gsfwc.bsky.social
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.

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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
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February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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neilwilliamson.bsky.social
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...
Book cover featuring a steam ship in stormy seas. Lightning in the sky, strange coloured lights beneath the waves. Title: The Packet
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
gsfwc.bsky.social
Many of us can recommend our Hal Duncan's sharp eye and insightful comments. A good man and thorough.
halduncan.com Hal Duncan @halduncan.com · 11d
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
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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
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
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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.
glasgowbell.bsky.social The Glasgow Bell @glasgowbell.bsky.social · 14d
🚨 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...
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
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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:

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BFS Podcast: Long Story Short – The British Fantasy Society
britishfantasysociety.org
January 28, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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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..

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Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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seraph76.bsky.social
I have become British, destroyer of worlds.
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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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-...
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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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.
A red room, a red keyboard, a microphone on a stand and a framed photo of a black cat. A small midi keyboard plugged in to a laptop running music software
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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munchkinstein.bsky.social
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?...
Ye Jacobites
YouTube video by Eddi Reader - Topic
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January 25, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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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 💙📚
Photo shows brightly lit/colourful events space of bookshop. Four authors sit behind tables, with their books on display. From left Christopher Caldwell reads from his short story collection Call & Response. Then Angie Spoto with her novels Bone Diver and Grief Nurse in front. Then Lorraine Wilson sits We Are All Ghosts in the Forest propped up, Salt Oracle flat on the table. On the right, Elaine Gallagher hosts the event. Author Christopher Caldwell reads from Call & Response. Author Angie Spoto reads from the novel Bone Diver. Author Lorraine Wilson reading from Salt Oracle. Angie Spoto to the left listens.
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 PM