We're currently recruiting for five (yes five!) Collaborative Doctoral Partnership awards at IWM See the full list of projects and partners here, with further details of how to apply: www.iwm.org.uk/research/doc...

As one convention disappears into exhausted memory, another hoves into view... I'm so excited to be a GoH @norncon.bsky.social at the Hilton Lanyon place, Belfast, on 8th to 9th May, alongside @aptshadow.bsky.social #fantasy #fantasybooks #books #epicfantasy #booksky

I had a super Eastercon anyway, but being name dropped by a GoH in their own GoH interview? That's next level amazing. Gutted I missed it live through being out of action at the time but it means so much to me to be thought of like this. Thank you so much @emmanewman.bsky.social 🥰

What a way to round out the first day: talking the many nuanced layers of the instant classic (and totally Best Picture-robbed) Sinners 🧛 With: @rswings.bsky.social

Trending on my pages, Eastercon programme items. Which is the kind of trending I can get behind. Here's what I'm scheduled to be speaking on, and I can't wait!

The moment we've waiting for is here - programme is live!  The Programme team have been working incredibly hard to bring you this wonderful celebration of our fandoms. It is utterly brimming with delights to keep you chatting and thinking long after the convention is over. guide.eastercon2026.org

Gonna hold on to this croissant metaphor for the rest of my creative life

Trending on my pages, Eastercon programme items. Which is the kind of trending I can get behind. Here's what I'm scheduled to be speaking on, and I can't wait!

I think it might be this. Written by me. Cover art by and design by Neil McClements. I hope you like it as much as I loooved writing it! books2read.com/u/brn2jE

The incompetence is like nothing you’ve seen so far.

Been sitting on this news for a while! There's going to be a Children of Time TTRPG courtesy of the amazing folk at Rowan Rook and Decard (Heart, Spire, DIE, Eat the Reich and many more).

Hey, Belfast folks! I went to the Glasgow leg of this last night (as followers can see) and had a great time, so think you should too. Let me know how many theme tunes you can guess before the show too 😁

BELFAST TONIGHT! I normally hang around after a show, but I have to run to the ferry terminal tonight. I'll try to hang around BEFORE the gig, so you can thank me for a wonderful show in advance. (If you want.)

This time next week! Looking forward to discussing #Heiresses in #London with Tony Warner of Black History Walks at @senatehouselib.bsky.social - reserve your FREE ticket now… commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

There are only a few spaces available on this September's Milford workshop! Read more about how it goes here: milfordsfwriters.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/m... And find a link there to instructions on how YOU could be part of a new critique group meeting at @gladlib.bsky.social in six months' time!

One of our recent recipients of the Milford writers of colour bursary, Ashley Deng, has reported on her experience last year of finding herself back into the rhythm of writing again: milfordsfwriters.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/b...

A week in a RESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, surrounded by fellow sf writers, with nothing to distract you from your WIP. Bliss. I'd be going if I wasn't moving house, but there are still a few spaces left! @milfordsff.bsky.social

One of our fellow Milfordites has an *amazing* Kickstarter running! Looking for Drag Race crossed with a gay Game of Thrones, all set in a world called Twixt that is built upon the remains of other worlds? Yeah? Then THIS IS FOR YOU!

My husband has been dreaming up this absolutely wild, queer, post-apocalyptic, camp fantasy world for years, and now the first full novel in the series is finally coming! Check out his Kickstarter. :D

Absolutely fabulous interview with the amazingly fabulous @diane.dianeduane.com, covering her entire career from start to the current werewolves on skis she's been chatting about on socials! I can hear all the stories in her voice too.

We have the next RHUL Studying Classics at University on 2nd July (not June, sorry!) and it's titled 'Of Gods and Women in the Ancient World'! Do pass on to any sixth formers of your acquaintance who might be interested.

In case anyone is looking for part time library work in south London. The librarians here are a lovely bunch. Downside is you may encounter me at times.

We're hiring! warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...

A Village doesn’t have to understand what we do, they just need to listen without judgement 😉 It Takes A Village returns with @coreybrotherson.bsky.social ! We chat Tales of Kenzerra: ZAU, African Myths, and exploring the world of video game writing before the internet 🤯 Premieres on YT on Thursday

My Video Game Visual Voice Reel! Featuring voice acting from Dread Delusion, Old Skies (my BAFTA Breakthrough), Harold Halibut, Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader, The Seance of Blake Manor, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, Lord Winklebottom Investigates, Mutropolis, Loco Motive, PRIM, and more!

More ideas. We’re not going to run out of ideas but generative AI is a tool for people who don’t want to be involved in the step between idea and art. People whose own ideas will never evolve or become more complex because they don’t actually want to interact with or examine them.

Trans ban: Good Law Project fights back with legal action against bullies The Good Law Project is warning that organisations’ decisions to exclude trans women could actually be unlawful (ahem, Girlguiding and Women’s Institute). It has now decided to challenge the trans ban. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This makes me sick to my stomach - no shade on the GG here, they've been threatened and coerced into this decision and I want to rage and scream.

Finally home from the excellent Dragonmeet, and last week was the also excellent AdventureX. Significant train delays on both ends but almost ready to relax now once I've found food and thawed out the flat. Hello to my new follows and rediscovered ones!

Was a pleasure to speak about #Heiresses @bridportarts.bsky.social with @malikalnasir.bsky.social - author of “Searching For My Slave Roots” and @paullashmar.bsky.social author of “Drax of Drax Hall“. So many synergies between our work. And some fascinating insights from the audience too…

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Milford Bursaries: Funded Places for SF Writers of Colour September 2026!! We have two bursaries available. Apply before 30 Nov. All necessary info here: www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm

Wishing Project Hanuman and Stewart Hotston a very happy book birthday! And check out Stewart's online tour - starting today!

We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University. Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB #PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships

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

If you're @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social my new novel, Project Hanuman, is launching there two weeks early. @aptshadow.bsky.social called it 'A gem, breathtaking in scope and concept, pushing the boundaries of the genre.' #scifi #projecthanuman @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social

It's important to focus on who won, not who did not.

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

FREE #Heiresses event in #Edinburgh TONIGHT!

A shout-out to the game developers whose characters I drew for this year's @adventurex.bsky.social 🧵

Also of interest to @crer-scotland.bsky.social @sghetorg.bsky.social @lostglasgow.bsky.social @pastglasgow.co.uk @sit-gsa.bsky.social @rswings.bsky.social @bigchangecharity.bsky.social Please share with relevant networks, ta.

@ramseycampbell.bsky.social @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @stephengallagher.co.uk @rachel-v-green.bsky.social @rswings.bsky.social @melisfluous.bsky.social @liamjhogan.bsky.social @jendiagammon.bsky.social

Fascinating.

Just 18 reviews away from the Magic 500. Just putting that out there for no reason at all. (Please leave a nice review)

'at a moment when fascism is once again a mainstream ideology on the continent, it also offers a timely opportunity to reflect on what this victory meant for those who lived not in, but under Europe; how many of those who fought have been written out of the story; and why it matters now.'

Fancy an IWTTO! goodie bag AND to raise money for trans rights at the same time?

Massive congratulations to our Jenni Coutts on winning the Best Artist award for her cover of Nova Scotia 2 at the BSFAs this weekend! Get your copy of Nova Scotia 2 here: www.amazon.co.uk/Nova-Scotia-... @jennicoutts.bsky.social @bsfa.bsky.social @lunapress.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social

An opportunity for a Lecturer in Ethics to come and work in my School. (It’s a three-year cover post.)

It's not all about chasing word counts, says @rswings.bsky.social: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-... Meanwhile, creativity in companionship got the job done for @danhanly.com: britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-retreat-...

Featuring the views of panellists @dcartwriter.bsky.social, @rswings.bsky.social, @julietemckenna.bsky.social, @thomasdlee.bsky.social and Chris Hawton (aka my other half).

Found my way to a history podcast - a link for those this may be of interest to. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5A...