Edinburgh SFF
@edinburghsff.com
ESFF is an open writing community for Science Fiction and Fantasy writers in Scotland. Events, resources & support, writing sessions, critique + more.
Web & city map for writers:
https://EdinburghSFF.com
Discord:
https://EdinburghSFF.com/community
Web & city map for writers:
https://EdinburghSFF.com
Discord:
https://EdinburghSFF.com/community
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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As we've had a lot of new followers join us recently, we thought now would be a good time to reshare our bumper Starter Pack of superb Solaris Authors!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
As we've had a lot of new followers join us recently, we thought now would be a good time to reshare our bumper Starter Pack of superb Solaris Authors!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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The BFS is very pleased to support the Best Audiobook: Science Fiction & Fantasy category at the inaugural British Audio Awards the ceremony for which takes place on 24th November. To mark the event, Long Story Short presents our very first Podcast Special.
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The BFS is very pleased to support the Best Audiobook: Science Fiction & Fantasy category at the inaugural British Audio Awards the ceremony for which takes place on 24th November. To mark the event, Long Story Short presents our very first Podcast Special.
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-pod...
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Really excited for this! If you’re in the Glasgow area come and hear us!
It’s tonight! I’m so nervous and excited about this week’s events that I haven’t slept properly in 3 days 😂.
Catch me tonight chatting with @samkhorton.bsky.social and @megintransition.bsky.social at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/events/sam-k...
Catch me tonight chatting with @samkhorton.bsky.social and @megintransition.bsky.social at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/events/sam-k...
Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation today.
www.waterstones.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Really excited for this! If you’re in the Glasgow area come and hear us!
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We are delighted to reveal the cover for First Mage on The Moon by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social!
Ella is on a mission to reach the moon–even if that incurs a little blasphemy (and Unity interference). Look for it April 14, 2026 from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social!
reactormag.com/cover-reveal...
Ella is on a mission to reach the moon–even if that incurs a little blasphemy (and Unity interference). Look for it April 14, 2026 from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social!
reactormag.com/cover-reveal...
Revealing First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston - Reactor
Cameron Johnston, author of The Maleficent Seven, returns with an innovative space fantasy, where wizards race to be the first on the moon—also known as the land of the gods. We’re thrilled to share t...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We are delighted to reveal the cover for First Mage on The Moon by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social!
Ella is on a mission to reach the moon–even if that incurs a little blasphemy (and Unity interference). Look for it April 14, 2026 from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social!
reactormag.com/cover-reveal...
Ella is on a mission to reach the moon–even if that incurs a little blasphemy (and Unity interference). Look for it April 14, 2026 from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social!
reactormag.com/cover-reveal...
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Vinay reviews Nicholas Binge's time travelling police procedural EXTREMITY, out now from Tor:
"searingly unputdownable and is easily in the running for best novella of the year"
Read more: tinyurl.com/325v3hzp
"searingly unputdownable and is easily in the running for best novella of the year"
Read more: tinyurl.com/325v3hzp
September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Vinay reviews Nicholas Binge's time travelling police procedural EXTREMITY, out now from Tor:
"searingly unputdownable and is easily in the running for best novella of the year"
Read more: tinyurl.com/325v3hzp
"searingly unputdownable and is easily in the running for best novella of the year"
Read more: tinyurl.com/325v3hzp
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Funny story - this novella is actually how Nick and I met. He asked if anyone in @edinburghsff.com knew anything about 'gun stuff' because he had several scenes that included weapons. I've got a bit of weapons handling experience from my time in the OTC and know how to research these things, so...
September 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Funny story - this novella is actually how Nick and I met. He asked if anyone in @edinburghsff.com knew anything about 'gun stuff' because he had several scenes that included weapons. I've got a bit of weapons handling experience from my time in the OTC and know how to research these things, so...
Heads up! Rather exciting writing retreat for our friends at @cymerafestival.co.uk
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/writing-retr...
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/writing-retr...
Writing Retreat — CYMERA
www.cymerafestival.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Heads up! Rather exciting writing retreat for our friends at @cymerafestival.co.uk
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/writing-retr...
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/writing-retr...
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Yay!
The Shape of Monsters has been shortlisted for a Speakie (audio book award) 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Definitely helps that voice actor Omari Douglas is fantastic
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
The Shape of Monsters has been shortlisted for a Speakie (audio book award) 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Definitely helps that voice actor Omari Douglas is fantastic
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
Best Audiobook: Young Adult Books Shortlist | The British Audio Awards
The shortlist for the Best Audiobook: Young Adult Books category at The British Audio Awards - aka The Speakies - organised by The Bookseller and The Stage
www.thebookseller.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Yay!
The Shape of Monsters has been shortlisted for a Speakie (audio book award) 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Definitely helps that voice actor Omari Douglas is fantastic
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
The Shape of Monsters has been shortlisted for a Speakie (audio book award) 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Definitely helps that voice actor Omari Douglas is fantastic
www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
What a weekend! We’re over the moon for the winning ESFF writers at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social -
@davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters
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@davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters
🎉
September 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
What a weekend! We’re over the moon for the winning ESFF writers at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social -
@davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters
🎉
@davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters
🎉
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I'm lucky enough to be one of Nick's crit partners so I read this *as it was gushing out* and let me tell you I am yet to fully recover. If you're a fan of existential horror, you want to get this on your TBR, stat.
This time last year I sat down with some pretty dark thoughts and a full novella gushed out of me in one giant bleed.
Anyway, it's coming out via Tor Nightfire on May 12.
You into infinite corridors, ancient hunger, isolation, cannibalism, self-loathing, etc.? Join me in the darkness next May.
Anyway, it's coming out via Tor Nightfire on May 12.
You into infinite corridors, ancient hunger, isolation, cannibalism, self-loathing, etc.? Join me in the darkness next May.
August 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I'm lucky enough to be one of Nick's crit partners so I read this *as it was gushing out* and let me tell you I am yet to fully recover. If you're a fan of existential horror, you want to get this on your TBR, stat.
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This looks like fab event - if you're in Edinburgh, head to Toppings Sept 26 and listen to @annabelcwrites.bsky.social, @gen-dimova.bsky.social and V. L. Bovalino chat about writing epic fantasy with female leads:
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
Women with Warrior Hearts: Female-Led Fantasy Panel with V.L. Bovalino, Annabel Campbell, and Genoveva Dimova at Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
www.toppingbooks.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This looks like fab event - if you're in Edinburgh, head to Toppings Sept 26 and listen to @annabelcwrites.bsky.social, @gen-dimova.bsky.social and V. L. Bovalino chat about writing epic fantasy with female leads:
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
From his book launch event last night the wonderful @justinleeanderson.com deftly avoids any spoilers…
August 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
From his book launch event last night the wonderful @justinleeanderson.com deftly avoids any spoilers…
What’s not to love 🖤
This time last year I sat down with some pretty dark thoughts and a full novella gushed out of me in one giant bleed.
Anyway, it's coming out via Tor Nightfire on May 12.
You into infinite corridors, ancient hunger, isolation, cannibalism, self-loathing, etc.? Join me in the darkness next May.
Anyway, it's coming out via Tor Nightfire on May 12.
You into infinite corridors, ancient hunger, isolation, cannibalism, self-loathing, etc.? Join me in the darkness next May.
August 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What’s not to love 🖤
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You have NO IDEA how hard it has been keeping quiet about this. So friends, AT LAST, THE NEXT BOOK IS ANNOUNCED!
(I'm usually a bit nervy about new stuff but feel like this one is A BANGER.)
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(I'm usually a bit nervy about new stuff but feel like this one is A BANGER.)
reactormag.com/book-announc...
Announcing Mortedant's Peril by RJ Barker - Reactor
Murder, mystery, and magic arrives May 2026 from Tor Books!
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August 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
You have NO IDEA how hard it has been keeping quiet about this. So friends, AT LAST, THE NEXT BOOK IS ANNOUNCED!
(I'm usually a bit nervy about new stuff but feel like this one is A BANGER.)
reactormag.com/book-announc...
(I'm usually a bit nervy about new stuff but feel like this one is A BANGER.)
reactormag.com/book-announc...
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New Author Interview - today on the blog we welcome @clhellisen.bsky.social to talk about their new audiobook The Shape of Monsters www.runalongtheshelves.net/interviews/2...
Interviewing CL Hellisen — Runalong The Shelves
Hellooo!! CL Hellisen has been on my radar since I read their very good fantasy novel Cast Long Shadows and now they’ve started a new project which is an audiobook. The Shape of Monsters is out no...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
New Author Interview - today on the blog we welcome @clhellisen.bsky.social to talk about their new audiobook The Shape of Monsters www.runalongtheshelves.net/interviews/2...
Wooo! Another ESFFer with brilliant news! Congrats, Fi!
I am excited to announce that I am now represented by Judith Murray of @greeneandheaton.bsky.social
I am hard at work getting my manuscript ready for submission for editors. Hopefully we will have more good news in the near future!
Exciting times ahead!
greeneheaton.co.uk/clients/fion...
I am hard at work getting my manuscript ready for submission for editors. Hopefully we will have more good news in the near future!
Exciting times ahead!
greeneheaton.co.uk/clients/fion...
Fiona Leslie
Fiona Leslie is a sci-fi and fantasy author and self-professed board-game geek. She holds a PhD in evolutionary biology from the University of Aberdeen. A proud Glaswegian, she now lives in Edinburgh ...
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August 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Wooo! Another ESFFer with brilliant news! Congrats, Fi!
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I'm absolutely delighted to announce that my next book, SOLITARY AGENTS, will be coming out next June!
It's fantastic to be working with Toby Jones and @headlinebooks.bsky.social on another Legends novel. Pre-order links and cover reveal to follow very soon.
It's fantastic to be working with Toby Jones and @headlinebooks.bsky.social on another Legends novel. Pre-order links and cover reveal to follow very soon.
Headline is set to publish 2025 McDermid Debut Award winner David Goodman's second espionage thriller 👇 #BookSky
Headline to publish David Goodman's second espionage thriller
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July 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I'm absolutely delighted to announce that my next book, SOLITARY AGENTS, will be coming out next June!
It's fantastic to be working with Toby Jones and @headlinebooks.bsky.social on another Legends novel. Pre-order links and cover reveal to follow very soon.
It's fantastic to be working with Toby Jones and @headlinebooks.bsky.social on another Legends novel. Pre-order links and cover reveal to follow very soon.