BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing, taking place Saturday 10th January 2026, has readings throughout the day. Please check for listings. Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice @ayidashonibar.bsky.social @whyiwrite.bsky.social

Dealers tables at Fantasycon 2026 are selling fast! They go on a first come, first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...

Get ready for the latest from @alethearlyons.bsky.social !

Join us as we celebrate the cover reveal of the latest in @alethearlyons.bsky.social’ Seer of York series—here’s book three, The Dreamwalker! Plus, an extract to get you in the mood… The Dreamwalker is out on 3 March through @brigidsgatepress.bsky.social. britishfantasysociety.org/cover-reveal...

Another classic from @britishlibrary.bsky.social . The Human Chord by Algernon Blackwood #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/the-h...

Our third panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 4pm to 5pm (GMT). Writing as Activism Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice @stewarthotston.com @jelliottcoleman.bsky.social

This is coming next Saturday! 🔅

Our second panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 2:30pm to 3:30pm (GMT). Solarpunk & the Counter-Narrative Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice @renanbernardo.com @yenooi.bsky.social @brightflame.bsky.social

Join BFS chair @shonak.bsky.social in chatting with Eugen Bacon, Stephen Embleton and Cheryl S Nutmy, the editorial team behind Sauùti Terrors @sauutiverse.bsky.social on February 3rd at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social at 7pm! Book your tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/prese...

Our first panel of BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing takes place Saturday 10th January 2026, 10:10am to 11:10am (GMT). Mirror Worlds Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social @ianthegreen.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social

Allen Ashley is training his eye on classic genre films, looking at not just the film but the context in which they were released. For the latest instalment in his new blog series, he's analysing Truffaut's Fahrenheit 451. britishfantasysociety.org/classic-genr...

A special 50th anniversary edition of classic horror story, The Fog by James Herbert from @tornightfire remains the perfect read for these dark winter nights. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/the-f...

We're kicking off a new year of member profiles in the Unseelie Court with @scronglygoblin.bsky.social, aka Dr Gabriel Elvery. They have a PhD in Fantasy Literature & Game Studies, & wrote a haiku cycle in furbish. Can we entice you through the fairy door? britishfantasysociety.org/meet-dr-gabr...

We asked our committee, events organisers, reviewers, and other volunteers who help us keep the lights on around the BFS for those SFFH things that made an impression this year. Read the full post here: britishfantasysociety.org/best-of-2025...

A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang uses beautiful, crisp and clear language to tell a story that's half adventure and half morality tale, from @titanbooks.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/a-pal...

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...

Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. This week we're off to have a cup of Yorkshire tea with @charlottelangtree.bsky.social, who's always looking for magic in this world. What a lovely Christmas message, eh? britishfantasysociety.org/meet-charlot...

Billed as a time-travelling, end of the world police procedural (and with a resume like that, how could you not want to dive right in?) Extremity by Nicholas Binge. From @torbooksuk.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/extre...

The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 10th January 2026, 10am to 6pm (GMT). BFS Online: The Creative Fix: Social Justice Through Writing Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsjustice

In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative fiction. This month, we asked writing and confidence coach @drrachelknightley.bsky.social to help our members get ready for a new year of creativity. britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper...

Lookeeee! @shonak.bsky.social’s got a bucket list item!!

Dean Koontz, online event, tickets available to BFS members for free and non-members for a small fee. Register now!

Well, that’s bloody exciting!

BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT). Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz #BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz @shonak.bsky.social

Have a pre-Christmas BFS podcast roundup! Our Robin C.M. Duncan and David Green bring you words with Samantha York, and a World Fantasycon special, feat. our Jenni Coutts. Check out the archive below: @jennicoutts.bsky.social @britfantasysoc.bsky.social britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...

Psst @britfantasysoc.bsky.social members: The member profile cupboard is getting bare again... Let's get you into the spotlight! So, 3 things in this thread. Starting with ⬇️ Not done one yet? Email [email protected] and I'll send you the form. 🧵

Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul. We're going spooky for Christmas & heading to the New Forest to meet Laura Langrish. A Shirley Jackson fan & "sucker for gothic tropes", she writes immersive interactive theatre productions. britishfantasysociety.org/meet-laura-l...

Final call for our final BFS event of 2025! A specially themed quiz with @mkhardywrites.com tinyurl.com/bigbfsquiz4

Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake is a dark social satire with no heroines to be seen and an utterly wicked sense of humour. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/girl-...

Our final BFS event of 2025. Don't forget to book your ticket! tinyurl.com/bigbfsquiz4

Last posting day for book sleeves is Friday, so that means orders by Thursday night. If you want it in time for Christmas. britishfantasysociety.org/product/bfs-...

"A heart-warming and charming read" marked by varied characters and magic. The Swans Daughter by Roshani Chokshi from @hodderscape.bsky.social e #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/the-s...

We set our own Chris Hawton to chat all things SFF with Michael Stevens of BBC Audiobooks as part of our coverage of @thespeakies.bsky.social. Naturally, it became something of a Doctor Who fest - what with a DW book shortlisted in the SFF audiobook category, a DW writer winning that category... 🧵⬇️

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Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we're off to Southern California to meet an Anglo-Francophile who writes queer gothic vampire romance: here's @nicoleeigener.bsky.social! britishfantasysociety.org/meet-nicole-...

For Shoreline of Infinity, I reviewed the wonderful Daughters of Nicnevin by @shonak.bsky.social 🌟 a bewitching tale of how love, magic, and community can help protect the women left behind during the Jacobite rebellion. A thoroughly good read! www.shorelineofinfinity.com/the-daughter...

BFS Online is excited to announce that the Big BFS Quiz is back! Our next quiz is Thursday 18th December 2025 at 7pm (GMT). Ticket: tinyurl.com/bigbfsquiz4 @mkhardywrites.com #BritishFantasySociety #SFFHBooks #WritingCommunity #Quiz

Fresh(ish) from a panel at World Fantasycon discussing all things Discworld, @rickandwrite.bsky.social reflects on the legacy of Sir Terry Pratchett’s most famous works, and why fans are still discovering new things in well-worn paperback copies. britishfantasysociety.org/the-legacy-o...

@britishlibrary.bsky.social regularly produce collections that give us a valuable glimpse into the past and Out of the Past, Tales of Haunted History, edited by Aaron Worth, is no different. #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/out-o...

Allen Ashley heads to Greenwich, London, to review the in-person exhibition “Pirates” at the National Maritime Museum. britishfantasysociety.org/exhibition-r...

Vividly written and will be enjoyed by readers looking for a feminist approach WitchBorne by Rachel Grosvenor from @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social s #bfsreview britishfantasysociety.org/review/witch...

@rasandpiper.bsky.social at Redditch Library tomorrow! Join BFS interviewer Martin Smith as he talks dragons, romance & prophecies! tinyurl.com/rasandpiper

Fascinating discussion happening over at the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social online: crafting fantasy through a Muslim lens. Mr L grew up in the UAE and is enjoying immensely. Nice hosting, @ohmz.bsky.social. With Soraya Bouazzaoui, Tanweer Dar, Nafiza Azad & Noor A Jahangir.

Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we're in Somerset with Persian British author @sophiavahdati.bsky.social, who says she "writes for people who are still searching for magic". britishfantasysociety.org/meet-sophia-...

Applications are now open to take part in the BFS Mentorship Programme in 2026. Find all of the details, including how to apply, here: britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bf...

Final call! We kick off in just under an hour. It's going to be a fascinating discussion - we hope you'll join us. Be there or be... not even close to something as cool as a crescent.

It's tonight! Have you got your ticket? tinyurl.com/crescqui

Super excited to be part of this panel tomorrow, along with @ohmz.bsky.social and @noorajahangir.bsky.social! #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Muslim #Authors #Fantasy

In his semi-regular column on the TV that made us SFFH fans, Gary Couzens revisits Object Z—an early SF serial aimed at children that brought complaints from parents for its bleak nature. britishfantasysociety.org/the-tv-that-...