M F Alfrey
@mfalfrey.bsky.social
Author of Symbionts, The Sixth Dawn, May Contain Space Pirates, and Silentium. Cover artist & illustrator. Lover of SFFH, lifting heavy things and putting them down again, and enjoyer of cheese with blue bits in it. https://mfalfrey.com/
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Here's more on the #SPSFC 4 winner Saint Elspeth by @wickwelker.bsky.social and the top 6 books.
spsfc.space/2025/08/07/a...
Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.
spsfc.space/2025/08/07/a...
Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.
August 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Here's more on the #SPSFC 4 winner Saint Elspeth by @wickwelker.bsky.social and the top 6 books.
spsfc.space/2025/08/07/a...
Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.
spsfc.space/2025/08/07/a...
Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.
Awesome! A new arrival has burst onto our screens and it's a very welcome addition to the xeno universe - loved the first two episodes. Spot on Noah Hawely & Co!
August 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Awesome! A new arrival has burst onto our screens and it's a very welcome addition to the xeno universe - loved the first two episodes. Spot on Noah Hawely & Co!
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Burning Lands
August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Burning Lands
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Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Join us as we chat with @jrberkeley.bsky.social about asking important and necessary questions through SFF.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-john-be...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-john-be...
July 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Join us as we chat with @jrberkeley.bsky.social about asking important and necessary questions through SFF.
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-john-be...
britishfantasysociety.org/meet-john-be...
That was very fun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful animation, compelling action, and great stories ... and one hell of a finale!
June 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
That was very fun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful animation, compelling action, and great stories ... and one hell of a finale!
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to squeeze out some sweet sword poses."
www.instagram.com/p/DI9DBD9tTeB/
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to squeeze out some sweet sword poses."
www.instagram.com/p/DI9DBD9tTeB/
May 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to squeeze out some sweet sword poses."
www.instagram.com/p/DI9DBD9tTeB/
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to squeeze out some sweet sword poses."
www.instagram.com/p/DI9DBD9tTeB/
The Sixth Dawn and Other Stories - Amidst the chaos of war, a young boy finds refuge not in the form of a stronghold, nor a hero, but in a book. A book full of folktales and legends of his world of Seodan. Lore the warlord Emlok wishes to purge forever.
Visit site: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
Visit site: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
May 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Sixth Dawn and Other Stories - Amidst the chaos of war, a young boy finds refuge not in the form of a stronghold, nor a hero, but in a book. A book full of folktales and legends of his world of Seodan. Lore the warlord Emlok wishes to purge forever.
Visit site: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
Visit site: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
Frost giants … The multiverse’s majestic snowmen, sculpted by angry blizzards and given a fondness for hurling boulders, and treating glaciers like beanbags.
www.instagram.com/p/DItn2xKN9C9/
www.instagram.com/p/DItn2xKN9C9/
April 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Frost giants … The multiverse’s majestic snowmen, sculpted by angry blizzards and given a fondness for hurling boulders, and treating glaciers like beanbags.
www.instagram.com/p/DItn2xKN9C9/
www.instagram.com/p/DItn2xKN9C9/
Regency England, and like every young lady approaching womanhood, Kirin is gifted her very own unicorn, yet Kirin cannot help but sense a looming cloud in her future; a cloud that takes the form of the forever-young Unicorn Master.
Short story: mfalfrey.com/the-unicorn-...
Short story: mfalfrey.com/the-unicorn-...
April 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Regency England, and like every young lady approaching womanhood, Kirin is gifted her very own unicorn, yet Kirin cannot help but sense a looming cloud in her future; a cloud that takes the form of the forever-young Unicorn Master.
Short story: mfalfrey.com/the-unicorn-...
Short story: mfalfrey.com/the-unicorn-...
Hoggle ain't no one's friend. He looks after himself, like everyone. Hoggle is Hoggle's friend.
April 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Hoggle ain't no one's friend. He looks after himself, like everyone. Hoggle is Hoggle's friend.
A slori. From my world of Seodan. Large and temperamental, though, with some training and a lot of patience can become a loyal steed. Great over rocky and uneven terrain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnk...
April 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A slori. From my world of Seodan. Large and temperamental, though, with some training and a lot of patience can become a loyal steed. Great over rocky and uneven terrain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnk...
Silentium an action-packed military SF gore-fest - a struggling haulage crew and a squad of delinquent marines find themselves hurled together in a gruelling fight for survival beneath the ice.
April 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Silentium an action-packed military SF gore-fest - a struggling haulage crew and a squad of delinquent marines find themselves hurled together in a gruelling fight for survival beneath the ice.
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@mfalfrey.bsky.social—known for his creepy crawlies & body horror novels—looks at what makes a creature truly fearsome, how you can create your own. It features the author’s own artwork, showing how he developed the monsters in his novel Silentium.
britishfantasysociety.org/disturbing-b...
britishfantasysociety.org/disturbing-b...
April 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
@mfalfrey.bsky.social—known for his creepy crawlies & body horror novels—looks at what makes a creature truly fearsome, how you can create your own. It features the author’s own artwork, showing how he developed the monsters in his novel Silentium.
britishfantasysociety.org/disturbing-b...
britishfantasysociety.org/disturbing-b...
Pop quiz ... who can name these guys? Wrong answers only.
March 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Pop quiz ... who can name these guys? Wrong answers only.
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In this final instalment of @stephellis.bsky.social's conversations with women horror writers over 50, she asks about experiences of ageism, feelings of isolation, and what the indie horror industry can do to better support these writers.
britishfantasysociety.org/is-it-downhi...
britishfantasysociety.org/is-it-downhi...
March 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
In this final instalment of @stephellis.bsky.social's conversations with women horror writers over 50, she asks about experiences of ageism, feelings of isolation, and what the indie horror industry can do to better support these writers.
britishfantasysociety.org/is-it-downhi...
britishfantasysociety.org/is-it-downhi...
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always remember ~ YCBWK
(You Could Be Watching Krull)
(You Could Be Watching Krull)
March 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
always remember ~ YCBWK
(You Could Be Watching Krull)
(You Could Be Watching Krull)
A little cosy something ... In this fantasy mini audio serial, Torgon the barbarian finds himself on an epic quest that will change his life, and his world, forever.
Fairycakes might be involved …
mfalfrey.com/torgon-of-th...
Fairycakes might be involved …
mfalfrey.com/torgon-of-th...
March 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A little cosy something ... In this fantasy mini audio serial, Torgon the barbarian finds himself on an epic quest that will change his life, and his world, forever.
Fairycakes might be involved …
mfalfrey.com/torgon-of-th...
Fairycakes might be involved …
mfalfrey.com/torgon-of-th...
Just don't call him an old toad ...
mfalfrey.com/works-2/
mfalfrey.com/works-2/
March 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just don't call him an old toad ...
mfalfrey.com/works-2/
mfalfrey.com/works-2/
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1 week until launch.
March 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
1 week until launch.
Here's a little cozy fantasy for y'all. Part 1 of a complete 4 part audio serial. Not much happens in Ensum. Which is how Edith likes it. So, when a mysterious stranger disrupts her quiet tavern with promises of fantastical, magical gifts, she’s none too happy about it. mfalfrey.com/all-is-in-th...
March 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Here's a little cozy fantasy for y'all. Part 1 of a complete 4 part audio serial. Not much happens in Ensum. Which is how Edith likes it. So, when a mysterious stranger disrupts her quiet tavern with promises of fantastical, magical gifts, she’s none too happy about it. mfalfrey.com/all-is-in-th...
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It's that time of the month when I should really mention my books... I've been too busy to do any promo so far in March (and yes, the book sales have suffered for it!)!
But if you're enjoying the (excellent) new season of Wheel of Time, you might like these...
mybook.to/empireofruin
But if you're enjoying the (excellent) new season of Wheel of Time, you might like these...
mybook.to/empireofruin
March 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It's that time of the month when I should really mention my books... I've been too busy to do any promo so far in March (and yes, the book sales have suffered for it!)!
But if you're enjoying the (excellent) new season of Wheel of Time, you might like these...
mybook.to/empireofruin
But if you're enjoying the (excellent) new season of Wheel of Time, you might like these...
mybook.to/empireofruin
🛸 An epic space adventure with a side of chaos 🛸
If you loved the eccentric humour of Hitchhiker’s Guide, the offbeat charm of The Orville, and the quirky world-building of Discworld, then May Contain Space Pirates is your next obsession.
Get your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/May-Contain-...
If you loved the eccentric humour of Hitchhiker’s Guide, the offbeat charm of The Orville, and the quirky world-building of Discworld, then May Contain Space Pirates is your next obsession.
Get your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/May-Contain-...
March 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🛸 An epic space adventure with a side of chaos 🛸
If you loved the eccentric humour of Hitchhiker’s Guide, the offbeat charm of The Orville, and the quirky world-building of Discworld, then May Contain Space Pirates is your next obsession.
Get your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/May-Contain-...
If you loved the eccentric humour of Hitchhiker’s Guide, the offbeat charm of The Orville, and the quirky world-building of Discworld, then May Contain Space Pirates is your next obsession.
Get your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/May-Contain-...
Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 1 ... Hold the phone, shut the door, get out of town! OMG what an opening episode! A promising start to a new season. 😃
March 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 1 ... Hold the phone, shut the door, get out of town! OMG what an opening episode! A promising start to a new season. 😃
It's still winter ... which means it's still cold and icy - the perfect time to read my sci-fi body horror Silentium. Go old-school and read under the covers by torch light. It's the only way to stay safe ... Watch the trailer here: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
February 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It's still winter ... which means it's still cold and icy - the perfect time to read my sci-fi body horror Silentium. Go old-school and read under the covers by torch light. It's the only way to stay safe ... Watch the trailer here: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
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Readers... do I not go the extra mile because I love you? Can't wait to announce another SR project later this year...
Something really special from Rare Bird: Southern Reach Vinyl Audiobooks! Preorder now. rarebirdlit.com/southern-rea...
February 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Readers... do I not go the extra mile because I love you? Can't wait to announce another SR project later this year...