9 mths, 22 eps, 64 guests & 20+hrs chatting w. authors, publishers, editors & voice actors on Fantasy, SF, Horror, historical fiction, science fantasy, romantasy & more. Lots to come from LSS in '26. Meantime here's Ep20. Happy holidays from Robin & David! britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...

I like to imagine Pratchett wrote "The place where the falling angel meets the rising ape" and thought, "That's pretty good" and gave himself the rest of the day off. What a piece of writing. What a writer. What a man.

On this day, a child was born who left an indelible mark on human history, transforming our understanding of the world. Famous for his long hair, he unraveled the mysteries of the heavens and brought light to the world. Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton. (Born Dec 25, 1642, Julian Calendar)

Just saw a seagull walk past me with a whole mince pie in its beak. NOW it feels like Christmas.

The results are in! Come on a voyage of peace and discovery to meet the winners and read their stories. www.shorelineofinfinity.com/flash-fictio...

Man, I'm done with the days getting shorter! I am talking to MANAGEMENT. I will GET RESULTS. If the days get longer here on out, you'll know who to thank.

All the times I must have seen pix of Parker in that seat and I've only just realised his microphone is a TV aerial coaxial plug. www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-co...

“The last-minute christmas rush at the bookshop.” - my latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books

A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas. Be a love, and pay it today.

I also want to say thank you to the person who introduced me to the French word 'beaucoup' this year. It means a lot.

Pre-order Luna Novella 2026! In This City, Where it rains by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎ www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella

Science for Fiction has now made the leap to cyberspace as the Science for Fiction podcast, made in conjunction with the @sffoundation.bsky.social The first episode is me interviewing @defjaf.bsky.social about his new book The Random Universe. Have a listen! apple.co/44A5GIg

Fresh today - the latest chapter in The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes by Kirsti Wishart - Chapter 13 – The Suspicions Of A Superhero – Cat Attack www.sfcaledonia.scot/chapter-13-t...

goodk kkkkk unjam ingwe nches lass? start again goodk lassw enche sking start again kings tart! again sorry… —Edwin Morgan, “The Computer’s Second Christmas Card” published in COLLECTED POEMS, @carcanet.bsky.social 1990 #poem #poetry #concretepoetry www.carcanet.co.uk/978185754188...

Today is Jane Austen's 250th birthday! If you wish there'd been queer characters in the originals, check out my Austentatious series, beginning with THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET. I murdered Mr Collins off in the first line so that Charlotte Lucas can have a 2nd chance at happiness. (thread)

Is it ok to eat a loch monster’s vegetables? Not Nessie’s celery.

The White House briefing room. Four Hs. Three of them are upside down. And it’s been that way since 2007.

Did you know Cymera is a registered charity? Become a member today to enjoy a closer relationship with the UK’s biggest scifi, fantasy & horror writing festival. You'll receive exclusive benefits, including early booking and an invite to our next AGM. www.cymerafestival.co.uk/membership

Cymera is an amazing convention based in Edinburgh around June. I’ve always had a grand time there.

#Glasgow Celebrate Scottish Speculative Fiction in 2026! On 22nd January, our Christopher Caldwell and Elaine Gallagher will join Angie Spoto and Lorraine Wilson for a special event at Waterstones Argyle ST. Ticket link below: @seraph76.bsky.social @theelaineg.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social

I went to see Terry Pratchett's The Fifth Elephant by StrawModdie at the Pleasance Theatre. Absolutely fantastic. 😊

Such as our Neil Williamson's Disappointed Skeptics Club! thedisappointedskepticsclub.bandcamp.com/album/my-aut...

A really good (and hilarious) essay on the problems of people using AI as search engines

Pre-order Luna Novella 2026! In This City, Where it rains by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social In an alternative Edinburgh, Maggie is haunted by ghosts that only appear in the rain - and it always rains in this city. ☔︎ www.lunapresspublishing.com/lunanovella

Shamefully, I've had 'Learn CPR (only takes 15 mins)' on my to-do list for so long that the BHF website link I originally had for it had changed... I've done it now – it really does only take 15 minutes and it's very useful. Here's the link: revivr.bhf.org.uk

#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky We've hit peak Psychology Humour

www.instagram.com/p/DRt3oUXjCh_/ #sffadvent 🚀🎄

Obviously this is impossible because Alan Moore looks like he's genetically a wizard, it's simply impossible to imagine what he would look like as a schoolboy oh there he is.

I spent a year of my life writing collaborative fiction with eleven incredible writers; each story is followed by a collaborative deep-dive into the craft of our stories/work and the techniques we used, as well as what worked and what didn't. If you write, this book is a GOLDMINE. Get yours now.

Hey Audible members! The Needfire is currently on a deep discount for the next week so if you've been waiting to buy, now's your chance!

COMING SOON: AI + Guy™

Scots Gaelic is the most goth of Gaelics.

So, yes, I'm in LOCUS, reviewing short fiction! 👀 My very first review column is in this issue and I am so FREAKING EXCITED to be part of the Locus team and this magazine!

In fact, let’s do this. Comment with what you’re looking for and I’ll try to recommend a read from a Palestinian author for you from my reading list. I’ll do my best to find you a match.

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Our Robin CM Duncan is a regular host on the BFS podcast, Long Story Short. Listen to all of this month's chats -- including Joe Hill, Stewart Hotston, Nicholas Briggs & Steve Lyons, and Marve Michael Anson -- at the link below. @britfantasysoc.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social

I, Rhiannon Grist, am not your boss. I am incapable of making you fill out your timesheet, answer your emails, or preorder my cottagegore horror HOME SICK coming out with @solarisbooks.bsky.social in 2026. So only do it if you want to. Preorder, I mean. You should probably do your timesheets.

My author copy of 'Ihr Körper, das Schiff: Die besten internationalen Science-Fiction-Geschichten' has arrived. My first reprint but also the first time one of my stories has been translated into another language. Hopefullynot the last. 🤞 Thanks to @shoreinf.bsky.social for publishing the original

I've mounted a landline phone next to my bathroom mirror because every now and then I like to pretend I'm visiting my twin in jail.

Good morning folks! Thanks for supporting #CitizenJournalism! There’s some great reading and listening on the website. Huv a great weekend! Oh, by the way… we qualified for The World Cup!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Up bright and early heading out to @cymerafestival.co.uk Writers' Conference. Travel appropriate soundtrack courtesy of To Kill A King's fantastic new *and final :( album. open.spotify.com/track/7BqOyC...

If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!

Preorders are open for HOME SICK 👀🪓🐑 * Cottagegore * Unhinged women * Female rage * Creepy folktales * I tHiNk I'm GoNnA dIe In ThIs HoUsE geni.us/homesick @solarisbooks.bsky.social

Brilliant

God, how I hate what kind of society we are becoming... Btw, we can stop it, it depends on us: which kind of world we create, which kind of community we foster, which kind of cities we live in. You can help @argonautbooks.bsky.social by sharing wide and far! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...

I'm never underestimating the @solarisbooks.bsky.social PR team ever again

PictCon 2, is October 17th 2026, Perth. Tickets are on sale now: £30, £20 concession. A science fiction and fantasy convention in Scotland, about Scotland's science fiction and fantasy. Our guest is editor and author Neil Williamson. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1794793438...

Palestine-1 is out! If you’re a fan of speculative fiction from the margins pick up this anthology of stories shot the Nakba. commapress.co.uk/books/palest...