open.substack.com/pub/powerson... Tim Powers is always very open and down to earth when he talks about his writing journey. This is a must read for those writers disheartened by rejections.

Thanks Liath Lifting @alexandrapeel.bsky.social @tanyapacker.bsky.social @zombieirishgirl.bsky.social @fiphillipswriter.bsky.social @eliseswritings.bsky.social @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social @pscwillis.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social @msfulofgrace.bsky.social

If something happens, let it.

And that's the lot! Get your full list over on our blog: britishfantasysociety.org/the-british-... We'll see you at Fantasycon, where the winners will be announced...

Ken Paulson @pscwillis.bsky.social @ruesparks.bsky.social @lotenauthor.bsky.social @tanyapacker.bsky.social @tessabarrie.bsky.social & @vbondurant.bsky.social

@alexandrapeel.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social @cherylburmanauthor.bsky.social Eve Kogue @skywatcher-hl.bsky.social @muddynosugar.bsky.social @jeannerolandwrites.bsky.social @phoenixfire110.bsky.social @joannepaulson.bsky.social K L Small @mcgivens.bsky.social @midlifemollie.bsky.social

It's launch day! Rainbow's Book of Prompts is out in the world! mybook.to/Rainbowsbook...

Looking for the British Fantasy Awards shortlist? There's going to be a slight delay. We want to be thorough, so the awards administrator is crossing all the Is, dotting all the Ts, & triple-checking everything with the juries... You'll have it by the end of this week, if not sooner - promise!

Latest review of my sci-fi novel, Haft.

Thanks to all who voted for this year's British Fantasy Awards! The numbers are now being tallied, and we hope to announce the shortlists on 19 May. After that, it's over to the juries for final deliberations...

I just signed Dame Judi Dench's petition, calling on the urgent restoration of our ancient woodlands. Please sign this important cause and share it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...

Kent Reform-led council literally Gormless

Remember, you don’t have to be a member to join the jury pool

With voting now open for this year's British Fantasy Awards, we're calling for jurors. Once voting is closed, the shortlist goes to a jury of peers to choose a winner. Fancy being part of the action? Nominate yourself to be a juror for the British Fantasy Awards here: forms.gle/Kv1JTHBeSXaJ...

We'll be there on Wednesday. Join us for An Evening of Short Stories & Poetry. tinyurl.com/srtpoe

Every Friday, we meet a BFS member and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Let's head for gothic Austria to have a cup of tea with @bronterowan.bsky.social, who got here via fairytales, Sailor Moon and Lestat. britishfantasysociety.org/meet-bronte-...

As part of her ongoing series examining the elements of folk horror, @stephellis.bsky.social has us talking to trees. What is hiding in the sacred groves, and where might it be leading you? britishfantasysociety.org/folk-horror-...

Dr Gabriel Elvery (aka @scronglygoblin.bsky.social), recently awarded their PhD, provides this character sheet for the types of people who study fantasy—and what they might get out of it. britishfantasysociety.org/why-study-fa...

Hey, SFFH fans! We've got all this going on this Saturday (18th April, 10am to 6pm). Join us online for Language in SFFH. tinyurl.com/sffhlang BFS members = free. Non-members = £5 (BARGAIN).

Here's your weekend read: With his debut novel Rivennia out in the big wide world, Mexican-born author Jaime Urencio asks how speculative storytelling can help us to shape the future—and to warn us about it, too. britishfantasysociety.org/the-power-of...

The suggestions list for this year’s British Fantasy Awards is now open! Anyone can add their favourite SFF titles first published in 2025! forms.gle/YcGUjcbU99R5...

This has now been resolved and everything should be working correctly.

We are aware there is a problem with the submission form for the short story competition. We are working to resolve it and will let you know when it's fixed. Thanks for your patience.

@mjke.bsky.social @lifelovelily22.bsky.social @jopaulsson.bsky.social @tadethompson.bsky.social

Giveaway time! In collaboration with Troubador Publishing we are excited to offer two fantastic novels. To take part in the giveaway, make sure you: 💌 Like this post 💌 Share this post 💌 Tag a friend so they can get involved! The winner will be announced on Monday 13th April. Good luck!

And we’re up and running at @easterconuk.bsky.social! If you’re part of Eastercon this weekend, make sure to pop by and say hello to our wonderful volunteers.

Read my 75 word flash here today 👇👌 www.paragraphplanet.com

The BFS Short Story Competition is now open! We want your words - full details and submission form here: britishfantasysociety.org/get-in-touch...

I don't need a summary of what's available online, in biographies, or even in my own notes. I need to comb through and find the great details, decide what interests ME. No, it's not efficient. It's slow and painstaking. But I don't believe in efficiency as an ultimate good, especially in writing. /

I’m doing a bit of research for a potential article on reading habits of SFFH fans. So, if you read SFFH do you also read other genres and if so, which ones? All answers welcome and reposts appreciated for visibility. Thank you!

Another triumph for deregulation! By saving a few million in monitoring and enforcement, our governments have landed us with a vast illegal waste dumping problem, new organised crime networks and a clean-up bill that could run to tens of billions. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Goodbye to Reading Ireland Month 2026! via @cathybrown746.bsky.social 746books.com/2026/04/01/g...

“He is not the owner” A Bush judge. Wow. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Any #illustrators or #artists out there not in here? NO AI PLEASE go.bsky.app/2bPEKLK

My Rainbow Series Which word would you use? #poetry #books mybook.to/Rainbowseries

March has been a month of thinking about fantasy worlds. About how they grow, change, and become more rich and colourful with each new visit. What fictional world have you enjoyed returning to? #MonthEndReflection #FantasyWorlds

I came late to the @dungeondudes.bsky.social and #drakkenheim but over the past few weeks ,I have ploughed my way through #Dungeons #Shadows and am now halfway through #Fate. I love it. Favourite character atm... Raphael aka Wrath.

I paid a visit to the other place, you know, the dark side where people witter and argue aimlessly and ad nauseum. It wasn't edifying. I feel a little bit sick. Ah, Bluesky. IG is still pretty cool too.

Our first panel of BFS Online: Language in SFFH takes place Saturday 18th April 2026, 10:10am to 11:10am (BST). Building believability Ticket: tinyurl.com/sffhlang @mkhardywrites.com @cannotbegrouped.bsky.social @dtmooreeditor.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #Language #Worldbuilding #BookSky

The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am to 6pm (BST). BFS Online: Language in SFFH Language is vast and flexible, providing writers a broad platform on which to build their world. Ticket: tinyurl.com/sffhlang

Who Owns Your White Male Child? How Billionaires Harness Young Male Rage for Their Selfish Ends open.substack.com/pub/dissenti...

Every Friday, we meet a BFS member & peer deep into their soul (aka a form they filled out). This week we're off to Utah to meet J.M. Hofer, who says: "The stories we choose to tell generation after generation are doorways into the heart of humanity." britishfantasysociety.org/meet-j-m-hof...

Devon-based horror writer David Watkins ventures into space for his latest novel, The Memory Shades—a tale that Lee Murray says channels Dune and The Swarm! It's out on 17 February; here's your sneak peek. britishfantasysociety.org/from-pen-to-...

We are delighted to announce our second Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - V. Castro! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social britishfantasysociety.org/fantasycon-2...