Writeopolis
@writeopolis.bsky.social
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Closing out the season & year we have @michaelrmiller.bsky.social! Because what could be more festive than dragons
Michael's Songs of Chaos series has a kitchen boy who rescues a doomed dragon egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within. The latest in the series, Reckoning, was released in Sept
Michael's Songs of Chaos series has a kitchen boy who rescues a doomed dragon egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within. The latest in the series, Reckoning, was released in Sept
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Closing out the season & year we have @michaelrmiller.bsky.social! Because what could be more festive than dragons
Michael's Songs of Chaos series has a kitchen boy who rescues a doomed dragon egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within. The latest in the series, Reckoning, was released in Sept
Michael's Songs of Chaos series has a kitchen boy who rescues a doomed dragon egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within. The latest in the series, Reckoning, was released in Sept
Next week we have mythology queen @shaunalawless.bsky.social!
Shauna is an author & blogger from County Down. Her critically acclaimed Gael Song series combines Irish mythology with real-life history. It starts with The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men, full of Vikings & magic, kings & warriors!
Shauna is an author & blogger from County Down. Her critically acclaimed Gael Song series combines Irish mythology with real-life history. It starts with The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men, full of Vikings & magic, kings & warriors!
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Next week we have mythology queen @shaunalawless.bsky.social!
Shauna is an author & blogger from County Down. Her critically acclaimed Gael Song series combines Irish mythology with real-life history. It starts with The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men, full of Vikings & magic, kings & warriors!
Shauna is an author & blogger from County Down. Her critically acclaimed Gael Song series combines Irish mythology with real-life history. It starts with The Children Of Gods And Fighting Men, full of Vikings & magic, kings & warriors!
Our next guest is the wonderful Cameron Johnston!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social's books include
The Maleficent Seven - 'Seven Samurai, but villains'
The Last Shield - 'gender-flipped Die Hard in a mysterious castle'.
& First Mage On The Moon - couldn't find a one-liner but it's mages on the moon!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social's books include
The Maleficent Seven - 'Seven Samurai, but villains'
The Last Shield - 'gender-flipped Die Hard in a mysterious castle'.
& First Mage On The Moon - couldn't find a one-liner but it's mages on the moon!
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our next guest is the wonderful Cameron Johnston!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social's books include
The Maleficent Seven - 'Seven Samurai, but villains'
The Last Shield - 'gender-flipped Die Hard in a mysterious castle'.
& First Mage On The Moon - couldn't find a one-liner but it's mages on the moon!
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social's books include
The Maleficent Seven - 'Seven Samurai, but villains'
The Last Shield - 'gender-flipped Die Hard in a mysterious castle'.
& First Mage On The Moon - couldn't find a one-liner but it's mages on the moon!
Whalesong is out now! So we expect you all to have read it before Sunday so you can ask @phokion.bsky.social all the questions!
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Whalesong is out now! So we expect you all to have read it before Sunday so you can ask @phokion.bsky.social all the questions!
Next up we have the delightful @phokion.bsky.social! And he's bringing along his alter ego Miles Cameron!
With over 50 books already published, there's a lot to talk about!
His latest historical fantasy, The Venetian Heretic, is set amongst the magic of Carnevale in Venice - with added espionage!
With over 50 books already published, there's a lot to talk about!
His latest historical fantasy, The Venetian Heretic, is set amongst the magic of Carnevale in Venice - with added espionage!
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Next up we have the delightful @phokion.bsky.social! And he's bringing along his alter ego Miles Cameron!
With over 50 books already published, there's a lot to talk about!
His latest historical fantasy, The Venetian Heretic, is set amongst the magic of Carnevale in Venice - with added espionage!
With over 50 books already published, there's a lot to talk about!
His latest historical fantasy, The Venetian Heretic, is set amongst the magic of Carnevale in Venice - with added espionage!
This Sunday! 8:30pm! Live in the Discord with @stevetoase.bsky.social
Join us for talk of horror, archaeology, motorbikes, vintage cocktails and cake!
discord.gg/TnVuER79
Join us for talk of horror, archaeology, motorbikes, vintage cocktails and cake!
discord.gg/TnVuER79
October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This Sunday! 8:30pm! Live in the Discord with @stevetoase.bsky.social
Join us for talk of horror, archaeology, motorbikes, vintage cocktails and cake!
discord.gg/TnVuER79
Join us for talk of horror, archaeology, motorbikes, vintage cocktails and cake!
discord.gg/TnVuER79
Our next guest is the wonderful @stevetoase.bsky.social
Steve lives in the Frankenwald, Bavaria, Germany (but was born in Yorkshire. Good lad)
His archaeology-themed horror collection Dirt Upon My Skin has been shortlisted for Best Collection at the British Fantasy Awards!!
Steve lives in the Frankenwald, Bavaria, Germany (but was born in Yorkshire. Good lad)
His archaeology-themed horror collection Dirt Upon My Skin has been shortlisted for Best Collection at the British Fantasy Awards!!
September 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Our next guest is the wonderful @stevetoase.bsky.social
Steve lives in the Frankenwald, Bavaria, Germany (but was born in Yorkshire. Good lad)
His archaeology-themed horror collection Dirt Upon My Skin has been shortlisted for Best Collection at the British Fantasy Awards!!
Steve lives in the Frankenwald, Bavaria, Germany (but was born in Yorkshire. Good lad)
His archaeology-themed horror collection Dirt Upon My Skin has been shortlisted for Best Collection at the British Fantasy Awards!!
Season 12 continues with @nicholaseames.bsky.social
Nicholas is the author of The Band series, which starts with Kings of the Wyld and follows a band of mercenaries that have long split up and grown old, fat and drunk. Until an old bandmate turns up with a plea for help...
Nicholas is the author of The Band series, which starts with Kings of the Wyld and follows a band of mercenaries that have long split up and grown old, fat and drunk. Until an old bandmate turns up with a plea for help...
September 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Season 12 continues with @nicholaseames.bsky.social
Nicholas is the author of The Band series, which starts with Kings of the Wyld and follows a band of mercenaries that have long split up and grown old, fat and drunk. Until an old bandmate turns up with a plea for help...
Nicholas is the author of The Band series, which starts with Kings of the Wyld and follows a band of mercenaries that have long split up and grown old, fat and drunk. Until an old bandmate turns up with a plea for help...
Season 12 returns this week with the amazing Justin Lee Anderson!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
September 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Season 12 returns this week with the amazing Justin Lee Anderson!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
Season 12 kicks off next week with the amazing Justin Lee Anderson!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
September 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Season 12 kicks off next week with the amazing Justin Lee Anderson!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
@justinleeanderson.com is the author of the Eidyn saga, a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology and etymology of Edinburgh! The latest in the series, The Damned King is out now!
Writeopolis may be enjoying the lazy days of summer, but season 12 is on its way!
14th September - no time for a host only opener, we have Justin Lee Anderson to lead us on a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology & etymology of Edinburgh
@justinleeanderson.com
14th September - no time for a host only opener, we have Justin Lee Anderson to lead us on a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology & etymology of Edinburgh
@justinleeanderson.com
August 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Writeopolis may be enjoying the lazy days of summer, but season 12 is on its way!
14th September - no time for a host only opener, we have Justin Lee Anderson to lead us on a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology & etymology of Edinburgh
@justinleeanderson.com
14th September - no time for a host only opener, we have Justin Lee Anderson to lead us on a twisted fantasy road trip through a kingdom based on the history, mythology & etymology of Edinburgh
@justinleeanderson.com
It's that time of year again! That's right, it's One Star Quiz time!!!
Join us for chaos, confusion and calamity with independent adjudicator @lauramauro.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
and @davewragg.com
Next Sunday, 20th July, 8:30pm in the Discord!
discord.gg/2CXxf7Z2
Join us for chaos, confusion and calamity with independent adjudicator @lauramauro.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
and @davewragg.com
Next Sunday, 20th July, 8:30pm in the Discord!
discord.gg/2CXxf7Z2
July 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
It's that time of year again! That's right, it's One Star Quiz time!!!
Join us for chaos, confusion and calamity with independent adjudicator @lauramauro.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
and @davewragg.com
Next Sunday, 20th July, 8:30pm in the Discord!
discord.gg/2CXxf7Z2
Join us for chaos, confusion and calamity with independent adjudicator @lauramauro.bsky.social
@stewarthotston.com
and @davewragg.com
Next Sunday, 20th July, 8:30pm in the Discord!
discord.gg/2CXxf7Z2
AK Faulkner returns!
@poopraven.bsky.social
is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
@poopraven.bsky.social
is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
July 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
AK Faulkner returns!
@poopraven.bsky.social
is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
@poopraven.bsky.social
is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
AK Faulkner returns!
@poopraven.bsky.social is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
@poopraven.bsky.social is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AK Faulkner returns!
@poopraven.bsky.social is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
@poopraven.bsky.social is back to talk about Sword of Avalon, the latest in the Inheritance series - a world of Celtic gods, magic & incredible gifts!
If queer spies taking on evil billionaires is more your thing, you can pre-order The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare now!
Writeopolis S11 E6 - ???
A night of mystery and intrigue...
Will it be a host only night?
Will a magical guest appear?
At this point, even we don't know!
Join us next Sunday, 22nd June, 8:30pm, live in Discord to find out!
A night of mystery and intrigue...
Will it be a host only night?
Will a magical guest appear?
At this point, even we don't know!
Join us next Sunday, 22nd June, 8:30pm, live in Discord to find out!
June 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Writeopolis S11 E6 - ???
A night of mystery and intrigue...
Will it be a host only night?
Will a magical guest appear?
At this point, even we don't know!
Join us next Sunday, 22nd June, 8:30pm, live in Discord to find out!
A night of mystery and intrigue...
Will it be a host only night?
Will a magical guest appear?
At this point, even we don't know!
Join us next Sunday, 22nd June, 8:30pm, live in Discord to find out!
Our next guest is the fantastic Marguerite Kenner!
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Our next guest is the fantastic Marguerite Kenner!
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
Our next guest is the fantastic Marguerite Kenner!
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
May 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our next guest is the fantastic Marguerite Kenner!
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
@margueritekenner.bsky.social co-runs Escape Artists, consisting of Escape Pod (sci-fi), PodCastle (fantasy), PseudoPod (horror) & Cast of Wonders (YA)
She's also a Hugo Finalist, community organiser, mentor & teaches business skills to creatives
Trans women are women
Trans men are men
Non-binary, agender, genderfluid and every other gender are valid
Trans men are men
Non-binary, agender, genderfluid and every other gender are valid
April 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Trans women are women
Trans men are men
Non-binary, agender, genderfluid and every other gender are valid
Trans men are men
Non-binary, agender, genderfluid and every other gender are valid
You're eligible to nominate for the WFAs if you are a member of World Fantasy Con this year or the previous two years and will have got a nomination form with latest progress report email.
Apologies for any errors/omissions, they are wholly your friendly local admin's fault and not intentional!
Apologies for any errors/omissions, they are wholly your friendly local admin's fault and not intentional!
April 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
You're eligible to nominate for the WFAs if you are a member of World Fantasy Con this year or the previous two years and will have got a nomination form with latest progress report email.
Apologies for any errors/omissions, they are wholly your friendly local admin's fault and not intentional!
Apologies for any errors/omissions, they are wholly your friendly local admin's fault and not intentional!
whereas WFA has them together. BFA has an audio category but WFA doesn't, so I've shoved the audio under the special awards section. Is that correct? Who knows!
Anyone can add a suggestion to the BFA list (but check the sheet to see if it's already been added first).
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Anyone can add a suggestion to the BFA list (but check the sheet to see if it's already been added first).
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
April 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
whereas WFA has them together. BFA has an audio category but WFA doesn't, so I've shoved the audio under the special awards section. Is that correct? Who knows!
Anyone can add a suggestion to the BFA list (but check the sheet to see if it's already been added first).
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Anyone can add a suggestion to the BFA list (but check the sheet to see if it's already been added first).
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Nominations for the World Fantasy Awards 2025 and suggestions for the British Fantasy Awards 2025 are both open!
I thought I'd give you a list of the friends of the show who are eligible in the various categories.
Some of the categories overlap. BFA has fantasy novel and horror novel separate,
I thought I'd give you a list of the friends of the show who are eligible in the various categories.
Some of the categories overlap. BFA has fantasy novel and horror novel separate,
April 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Nominations for the World Fantasy Awards 2025 and suggestions for the British Fantasy Awards 2025 are both open!
I thought I'd give you a list of the friends of the show who are eligible in the various categories.
Some of the categories overlap. BFA has fantasy novel and horror novel separate,
I thought I'd give you a list of the friends of the show who are eligible in the various categories.
Some of the categories overlap. BFA has fantasy novel and horror novel separate,