Libraries are great, but at the moment Norwich's biggest library is closed for refurbishment, but this weekend you'll be able to go there and get books anyway, if you pay money for them, from people like Rachel and @stardustandsigil.bsky.social and @ficcaholic.bsky.social and me.

This has been my most interesting reading experience this year, by far!

@aruwriting.bsky.social Thanks for a great short story festival today, well organised with people so passionate about the medium. Even wine too!! I loved the workshop, recommend A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking for more sentient sourdough. I will be back next year for sure.

Really looking forward to having a chill day listening to these talks next Sat. The dark side of romance interests me.

@shonak.bsky.social asked the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social's volunteer army to share their 2025 faves & I, of course, obliged. You'll see a few of them in the graphic, but for my full list (& those of the other amazing humans who run the BFS), head over here: britishfantasysociety.org/best-of-2025...

Excited for tomorrow's Brainstoryum podcast to drop! AMAZING short stories from @madp03t.bsky.social @dennisone.bsky.social & @quantumfairy.bsky.social 3 new rounds of Exquisite Corpse: words from @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @timhardieauthor.bsky.social @ficcaholic.bsky.social #writingprompts

Sometimes an adventure with a battle weary elven hero is the comfort you need. Loved this book!

So excited to have a story included in the spooky themed edition of Bournemouth Journal. thebournemouthjournal.com/issue-2/ I love the confused dinosaurs! Story inspired by my time in Cambridge Zoology Museum ❤️

In this month's ask an expert column, website designer @bethkesh.bsky.social of @bibliotta.bsky.social answers questions about websites for creatives, as asked by BFS members in our dedicated Discord channel. britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...

Puffins are social, so to attract them to Maine's rocky islands, National Audubon's Seabird Restoration Program put out decoys to attract real birds. This puffin is trying to fit in with his new friend by standing on one leg. Seabird peer-pressure can be intense. (📷: Robert F. Bukaty)

Celebrating the recent release of their queer take on Austen, @lindzmcleod.bsky.social walks us through the genesis of the book. britishfantasysociety.org/from-pen-to-...

In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative fiction. This month, Steve J Shaw of @blackshuckbooks.bsky.social tackles questions about indie publishing asked by BFS members in our dedicated Discord channel. britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...

You trek down an overgrown path, shrouded in shadow and chrosued by crickets, until finally you encounter the wishing well. You throw in a gold coin. Minutes pass. A pair of golden eyes glitter in the dark, and a mermaid appears. She offers to grant your wish... Do you trust her?

Today is restock day! First up: dragons in all forms are back! 📚 #romancelandia measuredandslow.studio/shop?categor...

New friend ✨️

Good morning

My mailbox has been blessed by these cosy fantasy review copies. Just what I needed to come home to 🥰

Kaijune 2023 Illustrations Nessie - the Loch Ness Monster

Happy #Mermay 🧜‍♀️ Patreon Palette Trio, Mermaids with Swords #3 of 3 #art #mermaid

Got a nice spot by the entrance at the Commenoration Hall, Huntingdon. Come get a free bookmark 🦄📚🖊 #indieauthor #indiebookfair

I absolutely love this story! It's quirky yet a little horrific I reviewed the collection here britishfantasysociety.org/50-beasts/

Attention all #SFF writers! Share this post!!! An #opencall for submissions is going on NOW for #pirate-themed stories for an SF&F anthology called SKULL X BONES. Pro rates and a professional market recognized by the @sfwa.bsky.social. Deadline June 30th. Details: www.patreon.com/posts/open-c...

Happy May 1st! I'm launching this year's mermay collection with my first Draw This In Your Style challenge in 3 years! I went for a muted, romantic palette this time, I hope she inspires you 🐟

Fae, folklore and found family! Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill, published by @orbitbooks_uk, is a "thoroughly enjoyable tale, well written and highly recommended" #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/green...

capybara making a delicious carbonara prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/guil...

Looking forward to Saturday! 🦄📚🖊

Still thinking about the dark fiction workshop this morning, much to consider. Loved the church setting too, near Mary Shelley's grave felt appropriate! @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social

Out this May from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social , Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle is an exceptional and unique journey into the world of gourmet cuisine and the memories and regrets we carry. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/after...

Hello I have finally watched Flow, the one film brave enough to confirm everything I feel about dogs

happy #nationalunicornday 🦄💜 an old fav watercolor... I will always love The Last Unicorn

The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈‍⬛

In case you need a break from the awfulness, here's an embroidered jellyfish I finished last night--my latest project to avoid doomscrolling before bed.

Congratulations to @stephanieburgis.bsky.social on the release of Wooing the Witch Queen, the first book in a new romantasy trilogy! Discover more about Stephanie's work at www.stephanieburgis.com You can also catch Stephanie at our characterisation event in Leeds: tinyurl.com/characterleeds

All fairy tale, all the time, this collection has my short retellings and reimaginings. So many are queer. Available wide and directly!

So excited to share this week's interview with @alixeharrow.bsky.social! We talked about Starling House, buried histories, and the long shadow of the Gothic genre. www.patreon.com/posts/interv...

Enjoyed hearing Kat Dunn talk about writing Hungerstone tonight at Waterstones. Love Carmilla, I'm so excited to read this retelling 🧛‍♀️ Also the book itself is gorgeous with and without the jacket! Shiny!

Really excellent battles in this one too!

Amazingly creative book, absolutely loved all the dream logic, I 100% recommend ❤️

A green Knight for your Sunday evening.

All I know. 🤗

No pre-order yet, but out in early 2026 The Fairy Courts: From Folklore to Fiction is an indepth exploration of beliefs around fairy courts & fairy hierarchy & social structure, from folklore to urban fantasy & gaming. Includes a 'human's guide to survival in a fairy court', summarizing key points

Star Dragon by Owl Forest Embroidery

TWO DAAAAAYS until this book goes into the world!! And I only need 2 more people to add it on Goodreads to hit 100!! If you like dark, romantic, gay af fairytales, give my book a chance: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

Always! The Tea Dragon Illustration book collects 31 tiny, teacup-sized dragons painted in tea and watercolor and features recipes for every dragon’s corresponding tea! 64 pages, full color, written and illustrated by Kit Steele #artbook #teapainting #recipes #dragons

I'm at the Norwich City of Literature Publishing Fair with @ficcaholic.bsky.social and @stardustandsigil.bsky.social flogging exactly the indie-publisher genre fiction and RPG zines you need for your last minute Christmas shopping! nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/city-...

Really excited for the Publishing Fair in Norwich tomorrow!! Come see the Own Universes stall for fantasy, sci-fi and TTRPGs!! 🦄🚀🎲 nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/events/city-...