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Liv “Leev” Rainey-Smith @livraineysmith.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be closing the shop on October 23rd to travel to Brighton for World Fantasy Con, so until then you can get 20% off with the GOTOWFC coupon code! Treat yourself, or start holiday shopping a little early.

Liv “Leev” Rainey-Smith @livraineysmith.bsky.social · Jun 9

Psst...want a cute holo-foil salamander sticker? They're UV and water resistant so they can thrive indoors or outdoors. #bsnm #stickers
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A pile of die cut stickers depicting a fire salamander standing on its hind legs clutching a scepter shaped like the symbol for sulpher. It wears a crown and is surrounded by flames. It is printed on holo foil vinyl so it has a rainbow sheen.

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Maressa Voss @maressakate.bsky.social · 8h

Absolutely delighted to be making the trek. Who else??!

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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MTH @megt.bsky.social · 8h

The #WFC2025 program has gone live! I'll be reading from my #fantasy Friday. On Sunday I'll be joining a panel on fantasy economy. Hope to see some old friends and meet new folks. I have BIG issues with this program: there are too many things I want to go to! @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social 🪐📚 💙📚

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Donna Scott @wishusdonna.bsky.social · 12h

For anyone going to World Fantasycon in Brighton this year, here is the list of all the places you can find me that aren't the dealer's room. Or bar, to be honest.

Woman smiling in glasses and Metallica t-shirt

Text: Donna Scott - World Fantasy Convention 2025 Appearances.
Friday 31st October - Noon - Launch of Hiding Under the Leaves Balmoral 1
Friday 31st October 7pm - Publishing Demystified Balmoral 2
Saturday 1st November 4pm Reading - The Fool's Grave Gloucester 2

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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 10h

Yes, that is correct.

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𝕵𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖆𝖓 𝕬𝖈𝖔𝖘𝖙𝖆 @jordanacosta.co · 11h

Hot on the heels of finishing the first pass of the audio drama script, I just signed up to do a reading at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social on Thursday night, where I’ll be reading an extract from my novelette, The Coronet.

If I get a reading, it’s a descent into madness set on Coney Island in 1920!

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Fiona Moore 🇨🇦 @drfionamoore.bsky.social · 13h

Catch me chairing the Tolkien Panel and reading from my short story collection Human Resources on the Saturday, and come say hi anytime!

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Nash @ericnash.bsky.social · 13h

Full weekend with some great panels. My bag's packed already! 📚🩸💙📚

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

worldfantasy2025.co.uk/programme/

Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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ooOOOoona McCormack 🎃 @unamccormack.bsky.social · 18h

I’m doing a few things on the Saturday and hope to see some of you there!

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

worldfantasy2025.co.uk/programme/

Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Catherine Hill @ctjhill.bsky.social · 18h

Pleased to say that I am moderating the Terry Pratchett and the Discworld panel at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, noon on Sunday. Been years since I've been on/moderated a panel at a con, but I'm more confident now. Also @dtdiscworld.bsky.social is now half way, through so I'm fairly well prepped.

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Dining Table Discworld @dtdiscworld.bsky.social · 18h

Pleased to say that as well as us generally being at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, Cathy will be moderating the Terry Pratchett and the Discworld panel on the final day.

Catherine Hill @ctjhill.bsky.social · 18h

Pleased to say that I am moderating the Terry Pratchett and the Discworld panel at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, noon on Sunday. Been years since I've been on/moderated a panel at a con, but I'm more confident now. Also @dtdiscworld.bsky.social is now half way, through so I'm fairly well prepped.

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ReBOOcca E. Treasure 👻 👻 👻 @retreasure.bsky.social · 17h

Delighted to share my @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social schedule!

World Fantasy Con events Brighton UK Thurs 30 7pm Costume, Food, music, The Senses in Fantasy Writing Balmoral Panel Room 1, Fri 31 9:30am Flash Fiction Workshop Osborne Reading Room 1, Fri 31 2pm Reading Fantasy With Justin Lee Anderson and Jackson Ford Osborne Reading Room 1, Sun 2 12pm Sword Lesbians Discuss Buckingham Panel Room 2. rebeccaetreasure.com

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Brian M. Milton @munchkinstein.bsky.social · 16h

Very much looking forward to this wee con.
Mostly will be talking toot in the bar, unsurprisingly.

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 16h

Hope to see you there! 📚💙

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Amanda Rutter @alrutter.bsky.social · 16h

I am demystifying publishing on Friday and being an editor talking about editing on Saturday 😊

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Dr Frazer Lee @frazerlee.bsky.social · 16h

Day ticket booked & I’ll be at the @theslabpress.bsky.social launch of ‘Hiding Under The Leaves’ on Halloween 🎃 🍂 Look forward to seeing some of you there!

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Stephen Cox But Spookier @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social · 15h

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Stephen Cox But Spookier @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social · 16h

[email protected] #worldfantasy25

I am delving into Occult and Supernatural - 3pm Friday Panel 2

I am reading with two other authors (3 in an hour so I assume a lot of Q+A. Reading Group 3pm Saturday

Otherwise talking my Victorian spookiness, AI

May wear this Who adjacent scarf

Stephen stands against white wall background - genial, smiling, grey hair and beard, glasses - patterned jumper, handknitted scarf - very autumnal

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E.D.E. Bell @edebell.com · 15h

Thrilled and honored to be featured by @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social.

At 5pm Friday, I'll be reading a fantasy story from Sexy Garlic in Osborne 1.

Noon Sunday, I'm moderating "Fantasy Economy" in Edinburgh 3. I'll be sure to point the discussion in interesting and timely ways.

I hope to see you!

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Katie ♥️💜💙 @katiebruce.bsky.social · 15h

Who am I gonna see there? 😁

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Fab @knifewitch.bsky.social · 15h

Oh hey, I’m on TWO entire panels - going back to my Grimdark roots and pretending I’m a real life agent and not just three kittens in a cloak.

Really looking forward to seeing clients and meeting loads of lovely new folk 🖤

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

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Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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Rick Danforth @rickandwrite.bsky.social · 15h

I only have one panel for @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social but it's my favourite topic in the world and I'm already excited!

Going to be a great weekend.

A picture of a world fantasy label description for terry pratchett and the discworld.

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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

Oops. 18 days to World Fantasy Con! Have I ever mentioned that I can't actually count? That's a serious statement. I'm quite good at maths but please please don't ask me to actually count anything. - Farah

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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 18h

The Programme for World Fantasy 2026 is now live!

worldfantasy2025.co.uk/programme/

Programme – World Fantasy Convention 2025

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@gavreads @gavreads.co.uk · 22h

Not only a wonderful person but Runelight and Broken Light are two of my favourite novels.

World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 2d

It's just 28 days to WFC. PR3 has gone out and with it the news about our new MC. We are very sorry to lose Sarah Pinborough but delighted to welcome Joanne Harris.
Joanne Harris was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has written over 20 novels, published in over 50 countries.

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Krista Wallace (She/her) @kristawallace.bsky.social · 1d

I will be signing copies of Gatekeeper’s Key at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social at the end of the month! Supplies will be limited because I have to carry them around Scotland and Wales first. 😝 See you soon, Brighton!
#fantasyauthor #writerlife #scotland #wales #england

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