I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms March 10th, 2026! awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...

Come see me in Birmingham on the 3rd (this Weds) from 5pm at Waterstones Birmingham. I'll be tired, I'll be wired and I'll be delighted to see anyone at all! :-)

Another chance to see @stewarthotston.com on 3rd December at 5pm at @waterstones.bsky.social Birmingham with lots of other authors. Free - no need to book Details at www.waterstones.com/events/save-...

Oh hey who would like a Gothic in space with a creepy spaceship that disappears children? It's this way 👇

The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...

In festive instalment of the series and tribute to classic Golden Age crime novels, the Jekyll & Hyde detective agency must solve a locked-room mystery! JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️ https://tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9

@annasmithwrites.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social and @mikebrooks668.bsky.social will all be appearing at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd November at 12 noon - and it’s free! Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worlds-of-...

John, Alison, and stunt Liz @emilytesh.net are live from Novacon 54! We discuss the convention, what it’s like to be a Guest of Honour, parenting at cons and also whether or not John should read the Silmarillion. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/148-i-m-wi...

Congratulations to my friend, author @theresaderwin.bsky.social with the cover reveal for her forthcoming novel GOD’S VENGEANCE soon to be published with #CrystalLakePublishig

@stewarthotston.com braved Storm Claudia last night at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social to take us through the Arcology of Project Hanuman, different interpretations of quantum mechanics, Watchdogs and some amazing LARPs! Great night

Having a fun-filled weekend at @novacon.bsky.social convention. Great panels talking #SFF books, a marvellous quiz hosted by @satellite9.bsky.social and where else would you get Morris dancing with a wasp🐝🤣

Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social

Arrived safely at #Novacon in Buxton and looking forward to another great weekend talking all things #SFF and listening to @emilytesh.net

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Excited to share my new piece @clarkesworldmagazine.com 🚀 I discuss the future of human longevity and its depiction in science fiction. And how the eventual medical control of aging and lifespan will reshape both society and storytelling. clarkesworldmagazine.com/de_magalhaes...

Winner of inaugural @brianaldiss.bsky.social Award is Rogba Payne - Dance of Shadows

Finalists for the new @brianaldiss.bsky.social Aldiss Award

For those of you at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social then this is yet ANOTHER launch you should be thinking of going to. NewCon press, run by the legend Ian Whates will be launching a 3 new books at 6pm on Friday. Come meet @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @singingtotigers.bsky.social and Cécile Cristofari

Thank you to everyone at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social who cam to the launch for project Hanuman - it was so much fun :-) We did sell out so now you’ll have to wait until the 11th November. Which feels unreal.

On train on my way to Brighton and @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing old friends and to making new ones. 😍

Looking forward to this 📚🐒🚀

NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979

Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉 Read it for: - strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉 - queernorm world 😍 - themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️ - cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️ Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book! mybook.to/magicmapsand...

ICYMI yesterday. "Angry Robot Books has acquired Juliet E. McKenna’s The Riven Kingdom, described as a “fresh and gripping fantasy” that “blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead king’s throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.” www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...

ANNOUNCEMENT🎺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Introducing our bona new quarterly literary magazine: FANTABULOSA! Pushing the boundaries of bold, authentic, QUEER storytelling. Bringing you stories of the uncanny, the dangerous and the fantastical. & thanks to our brilliant #WrathMonth backers, we're fully funded for 2026 🤘

Still time to come along to tonight meeting and meet award-winning author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social From 7:45 pm at Birmingham Friends of Earth Warehouse or join us via Zoom

Project Hanuman has its launch at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social two weeks before it's in shops. There will be cake, wine and merch. 2pm on the Friday of the convention (31st October). I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes There may also be special guest

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OCTOBER EVENT: This Fri 10th Oct, we are very excited to welcome award-winning fantasy & romance author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549

Our honorary president and most recent guest, Alastair Reynolds, will soon be running the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 in support of @cancerwales.bsky.social. See the link below if you're interested in finding out more and donating to his fundraiser: cardiffhalf25.enthuse.com/pf/alastair-...

A bit early for Halloween but The Mockingbird Cinema in Birmingham are showing the 4K restored version of THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN on 2nd October (this Thursday) mockingbirdcinema.com/MockingbirdC...

For the entire month of October, The Warrior is on sale. My shortest pitch is The Wizard of Oz in the Upside Down. Four very different people go on a quest to a dark world that has been tainted.

Delighted to reveal 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief'. This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person. Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand... Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social

Great night out last night with @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social at #Biil’s restaurant in Birmingham.

Our next meeting of @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social is with Alastair Reynolds from 7.45pm on 12 Sept at the FoE Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH. Tickets £6 on the door for non-members or online available at the Eventbrite link below. All very welcome to what should be a great event

We are excited to reveal that we will be hosting an in-person event with @orainejohnson, author of Lucid 🌙

Short walk through Birmingham last night and enjoyed seeing some of the Birmingham Bull statues

Great session with @jamesbrogden.bsky.social at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social followed by a well earned beer at Kielder in the heat!

I had a great evening - thanks everyone for having me!

Yes! Hello! Also very excited!

JULY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome horror and dark fiction author @jamesbrogden.bsky.social as our guest for 11th July. Come and join us at the Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us online. Tickets available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1443683850259

Born on this day in 1920 (d. 2013), Happy Birthday, RAY HARRYHAUSEN! 🎉

We’re delighted to share that ANNIE BOT by Sierra Greer, and published by The Borough Press, has been announced as the 39th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year!

Check out artist @thelightdreams.bsky.social new book - a visual history of the Blackpool Doctor Who exhibition, BLACKPOOL REMEMBERED . Great memories for those who visited and for those who didn't it's a fascinating look at classic Doctor Who thelightdreams.wordpress.com/2025/05/24/b...

Pleased to see Blackpool Remembered at number 10 in Amazon's Science Fiction History & Criticism chart!

TOMORROW, @strangeupnorth.bsky.social returns to Leeds Waterstones! Grab your ticket and the chance to meet fantastic authors - including our very own @samkhorton.bsky.social and @emmanewman.bsky.social! bit.ly/4iT1QPD (And keep an eye out for some Solaris treats in your goodie bag 😜)

Congratulations @sennydreadful.bsky.social on the publication of your latest novel, THE SLEEPLESS (from #FirstInk @panmacmillan.bsky.social)- a new fantasy where gods and monsters roam the earth. Looks great fun 🤩

On Mon 9th June I'll be interviewing Sebastien de Castell about his latest book The Malevolent Eight. Copies of several Broken Binding specials will be available. Tickets available below. shorturl.at/vdoWn @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @fantasyfaction.bsky.social

Tonight. Watchable on YouTube as well as I person

Congratulations to @emilytesh.net on the publication of her latest novel, THE INCANDESCENT - a #DarkAcademia book but this time from the harassed teachers’ viewpoint. Really looking forward to reading it