The shortlisted works across all 13 categories of the British Fantasy Awards have been announced! Find out who’s in the mix over on our blog. Winners announced at Fantasycon in October.
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Latest news on our blog
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Bringing A Book Back From The Dead
When Andrew Knighton’s publisher announced its closure, it could have—should have—spelled the end of his fantasy adventure series still in progress. But never say never in the world of fantasy!
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Classic Halloween Monsters: The Vampire
The countdown to Halloween has begun, and we’re ready to get spooky! But which monster should you disguise yourself as this year? Corinne Pollard is delving into some classic Halloween monsters to help you make your final call. Up first: The Vampire.
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From Pen to Print: Xan van Rooyen on Born Of Malice
South African-born, Finland-based author Xan van Rooyen initially started their latest release as a cozy fantasy—until they realised the characters, inspired by the mythology of the Finnish underworld, needed something a little… darker.
Latest reviews
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The Henchperson’s Guide to Unionizing by Marshall J. Moore
Gothic horror has always run on terrible jobs. Somebody has to rob the graves. Somebody has to stand beside the vampire for a few centuries, looking decorative. Somebody has to be the witch’s cat. The masters get their names on the spines, and the help…
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Ballad of the Bone Road by A.C. Wise
Perhaps the best way of describing Ballad of the Bone Road is supernatural noir. Port Astor, the setting for most of this book, is a city out of time. It hasn’t a particular era, but feels 1960s or 70s. There are no mobile phones or…
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Bodies of Magic by Freya Marske
In the Grand Duchy of Sieuxerr, the year’s cohort of mage-scholars are about to take their final exams in the hope of qualifying as true healers and giving them a chance to use their skills to help others. At least most of them are hoping…