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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4m

Surprisingly bloody for a romance, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent has absolutely beautiful pacing and rich, evocative writing, from Bramble Romance #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/slayi...

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 1d

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 visiting an influential device - he's jumping into The Time Machine.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 1d

Have you got your ticket yet?

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 17d

Tickets are now available for our next workshop! Bring the Fight with Stewart Hotston @stewarthotston.com

In this workshop we’ll explore what’s important to us about fight scenes, why conflict makes for interesting stories and how we identify what works for us.

A graphic with a white zig-zag down the the middle, dark red on one side and orange on the other. Text reads: Bring the Fight: a workshop on writing convincing battle scenes with Stew Hotston. Sunday 12th October, 2pm, via zoom. Tickets £5 for members, £10 for non-members www.britishfantasysociety.org

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 2d

Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). This week we're talking scripts and classic horror films with Clive Dawson, whose work you've likely watched at some point.
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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 3d

Ahead of tomorrow's World Mental Health Day, @laurenwrites.bsky.social caught up with @leemurraywriter.bsky.social & @davejeffery.bsky.social, editors of Flame Tree anthology This Way Lies Madness, to chat about stigmas & how horror can actually help us.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 3d

TONIGHT! LEEDS!
Moderator @katiebruce.bsky.social is joined by SFF writers @aptshadow.bsky.social David Wragg & @rjbarker.bsky.social for Building Brilliant Worlds: A conversation on fantastic landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them at Waterstones, Albion Street. Tix: tinyurl.com/LeedsWorlds

A background of moorland with dry stone walls and a grey, cloudy sky. Pictures of the authors around the outside and their books in the centre. Adrian Tchaikovsky - The Hungry Gods, David Wragg - The Iron Road, RJ Barker - Heart of the Wyrd Wood

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 3d

This Sunday! Grab your tickets now for Bring The Fight with @stewarthotston.com

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 3d

A gem of a story, Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman is a charming whodunnit with roots in Murder on the Orient Express, from @titanbooks.bsky.social #BFSReview britishfantasysociety.org/review/death...

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Greta Colombani (she/her) @gretacolombani.bsky.social · 4d

Had a blast last night chatting with @rjbarker.bsky.social, @davidmbarnett.bsky.social, and @mlinton.bsky.social about folklore, headless horses, children-kicking spirits, and humans being the scariest. Go read their brilliant novels and stay tuned for other fab @britfantasysoc.bsky.social events 💫

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4d

In the meantime, check out more of his work: www.danielwillcocks.com

Daniel Willcocks – Author, Book Coach, Podcaster, Speaker

www.danielwillcocks.com

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4d

...CEO of horror imprint, Devil’s Rock Publishing. Dan is passionate about all things story. He has written 70+ books horror, post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, urban fantasy, thriller, and non-fiction since 2015 for himself & on behalf of ghostwriting clients.

Head to Discord & get your questions in!

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4d

Daniel is an international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, author coach, and website designer. He is one quarter of the digital story studio, Hawk & Cleaver; co-founder of iTunes-busting fiction podcast, ‘The Other Stories’ & ... 🧵⬇️

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4d

Now's your opportunity to send your deepest, darkest curiosities to Daniel Willcocks, this month's guest expert. Head to our members-only Discord server and pop your questions in the ask-an-expert channel by early next week, and we'll pass them over to Daniel for answering.
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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4d

It's October, which means - yes, you guessed it - we're going dark for this month's ask an expert column with @danielwillcocks.bsky.social !

Ever wondered why someone turns to the dark side of writing? How you can create tension? How you can unsettle, or even scare the pants off your reader? 🧵⬇️

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 5d

Our fabulous outreach officer @justmarvewrites.bsky.social has secured tickets to this month’s Black British Book Festival at the Barbican in London—and she’s giving them away to two lucky people! Find out how to enter ⬇️

britishfantasysociety.org/win-a-ticket...

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 5d

The BFS's own ghostly @gretacolombani.bsky.social is stepping in for the unfortunately plagued Alexandra Beaumont as moderator for this one. Plus, you can pick up the latest books by our authors and get them signed after the event!

📍6pm tonight at Waterstones Covent Garden in London Town

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 5d

TONIGHT at 6pm in the basement of Waterstones Covent Garden!

Join us as we embrace the spooky season & host @rjbarker.bsky.social, @davidmbarnett.bsky.social & @mlinton.bsky.social in conversation about the supernatural, folklore, and crossing the veil in spec fic.

Tix: tinyurl.com/fosup

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 7d

Acclaimed horror writer, editor, voice actor, podcaster, and artist @manylittlewords.bsky.social tells us about the genesis of ITCH!, her latest feminist horror hitting shelves just in time for spooky season.

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On a white background is the text: From pen to print: Gemma Amor on ITCH! The book cover for ITCH! is pictured top right; it is a bright pink with black and yellow writing, and features a close-up of an eye. Gemma is pictured underneath this: she is a white woman with long brown hair; she has one hand on the side of her head and looks at the camera with one eyebrow slightly raised.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 7d

Acclaimed horror writer, editor, voice actor, podcaster, and artist @manylittlewords.bsky.social tells us about the genesis of ITCH!, her latest feminist horror hitting shelves just in time for spooky season.

britishfantasysociety.org/from-pen-to-...

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Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · 8d

Hanging out online with @britfantasysoc.bsky.social at Something Monstrous today!

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 8d

We're having a book party now! Congratulations to @shonak.bsky.social on The Daughters of Nicnevin. Interviewed by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social

Find out more: tinyurl.com/bfsnic

Join us: tinyurl.com/bfsmonster

Top: Shona Kinsella. Bottom: David Green.

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S Slottje Author (she/her) @sslottjeauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Loving this!

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 4th October 2025, 10am to 6:30pm (BST).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsmonster

#BritishFantasySociety #FantasyBooks #HorrorBooks #SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #Monsters

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 8d

We're up and running with BFS Online: Something Monstrous.

Chatting monster building with El Pender, M F Alfrey, Catherine Yu and @griffski.bsky.social.

You can still join us. tinyurl.com/bfsmonster

Left to right, top to bottom: Eleanor Pender; M F Alfrey: Sarah Maria Griffin; Catherine Yu.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 8d

Last chance to grab your ticket for this! We have a day full of readings, panels, interviews and fun!

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 4th October 2025, 10am to 6:30pm (BST).

Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsmonster

#BritishFantasySociety #FantasyBooks #HorrorBooks #SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #Monsters

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 8d

Hi Alexandra, to make sure it’s member’s only, links are usually shared on the members’ discord. If you’re not on discord, you can email [email protected] and we can make a note to send links via email.

There are no sprints today, though, as we have full day event running

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