British Fantasy Society Pack 1
Writers, editors, agents, PR people, publishers, artists, and readers who are part of the British Fantasy Society!
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@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
@calah.bsky.social
SFF commissioning editor at Hodderscape/Hodder & Stoughton ๐ฆค. Writer, repped by Stevie Finegan at Zeno Agency. Future Worlds Prize finalist. ๐บ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ง. She/her. Views are mine, my own, my precious.
@rachelahandley.com
Philosopher @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social๐ฆ SFF Author. Poet. They/Them. Dublin. rachelahandley.com
@idakeogh.bsky.social
Neurospicy BSFA and British Fantasy Award winning SFF author and occasional mermaid. Equality and Diversity Officer for the British Science Fiction Association. she/her
@yateseo.bsky.social
Cranes / Art Concrete / Music and Sound Art Some sound by meโฆ.. https://difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/daam-digital-new-friends-and-family
@danhanks.bsky.social
Editor. Author of THE WAY UP IS DEATH (Jan 2025), SWASHBUCKLERS and CAPTAIN MOXLEY & THE EMBERS OF THE EMPIRE. Vegan. He/him.
@jaceybedford.bsky.social
Too many books, not enough time. Writes F&SF - www.jaceybedford.co.uk Hon. sec. Milford Writers - www.milfordSF.co.uk Sings a bit - www.artisan-harmony.com
@grahammillichap.bsky.social
@thebrokenbinding.bsky.social
UK-based Independent Bookstore specialising in Science Fiction ๐ธ and Fantasy โ๏ธ โข Shipping internationally โข For customer support please email us โ๏ธ
@chrismccartney.bsky.social
(he/him) Writes things and edits things. Mostly SFF, mostly queer. Managing Director and Co-Founder of @BonaBooks.bsky.social Queer, nerd, lefty. Views my own.
@singingtotigers.bsky.social
Sci-fi/fantasy writer, occasional poet, accidental artist. Utopia Award nominee '22, Best of British Sci-Fi โ23. 2nd runner-up Mo Siewcharran Prize โ24. BSFA longlist '25. Solarpunk ๐ป, 3rd culture kid, she/her. https://singingtotigers.com/
@alethearlyons.bsky.social
SFF Writer | Author of the dark fantasy Seer of York series published by @BrigidsGatePress.bsky.social | Cyberfae Legend of the Bard coming June 2026 from @NorthodoxPress.bsky.social | Ze/She | Trans Rights are Human Rights | BLM linktr.ee/alethearlyons
@chronicleflask.katday.com
Science & Fiction editor/writer. Chemistry PhD โ๏ธ Writer: The Crash Course Organic Chemistry & various DK science books ๐งช Deputy Editor at PseudoPod ๐ฆ Short fiction https://thefictionphial.wordpress.com ๐๏ธ
@jonlaidlow.bsky.social
Cumbrian in Brum, writes a bit. Stories in Strange Horizons, Liminal Stories, StarshipSofa, Interzone and IZ Digital, and more. Codexian. Short fiction reviews at supernova.reviews, short fiction at jonlaidlow.com
@swholmes.bsky.social
Writer. Slow reader. Fantasy and Sci-Fi are my jam. Work the night shift, spend weekends playing make believe. he/they ๐ฉท๐๐ fully coys ๐โฝ
@karinjr.bsky.social
Sci Fi Fantasy author. Recovering podcaster. Former @demsabroad UK Vice Chair. Edelman Senior Director of Strategy. Mum. Cat lady. Represented by @ericshowers.bsky.social Building myself a Twitter life raft...
@nikki-dekeuster.bsky.social
Author of Bittersweet Empathy, a horror series that wonders if soul-draining your boyfriend counts as couples therapy. www.nikkidekeuster.com
@jessicavansmith.bsky.social
Fantasy novelist: The Corpses of Carnosta and Styles (coming soon) Stinking Beans (coming soon) jessicavansmith.com
@cherylsonnier.com
Writer, mothership, wifey, cat-herder, working class sea-hag. BFS. BSFA. Codex. Human interaction only. She/Her. All my socials are here: https://linktr.ee/cherylsonnier
@ltemeryuk.bsky.social
Father, husband, writer of worlds that arenโt real, but I wish were.
@carturo222.bsky.social
Ignyte-winning, Hugo-winning reviewer at Nerds of a Feather. Member of Strange Horizons and Galactic Journey. Judge at the British Fantasy Awards. Black belt in ็ฉใ่ชญ. Alignment: ๐บ๐ฆ๐ต๐ธ๐น๐ผ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐บ๐ณโฎ๏ธโพ๏ธ mybook.to/ToClimatesUnknown arturoserrano.site
@adrijjy.bsky.social
(She/her) once and future editor-criric at Hugo and Ignyte winning SFF fanzine NERDS OF A FEATHER, FLOCK TOGETHER. Dog person, ocean enjoyer, I like being elsewhere.
@willwiles.bsky.social
"The Anechoic Chamber & other weird tales" (Salt) is out now! Author of several novels, most recently "The Last Blade Priest" (Angry Robot), which won best novel at the 2023 Kitschies. Its sequel, "The Dead Man's Empire", coming 2026. He/him
@jd-rivers.com
Writer. I like what I like. She/her/they/them. Scif-fi/fantasy/magical, sometimes romantic. Yes, they're gay. Find me: https://jdrivers.carrd.co/ | https://jd-rivers.com | http://ko-fi.com/jdrivers | BUY MY NOVEL: https://jdrivers.itch.io/
@nephii.bsky.social
Lover of Dresden Files and Iron druid. Currently working hard (sort of) on my own trilogy. Dancing to my own tune, pity it's being played on bagpipes by a tone deaf squirrel. Musings and flash fiction over at: https://www.facebook.com/CJDallingWriter
@esaxey.bsky.social
Tallish, bookish Londoner. Gothic/folk horror novel, set in Victorian London, "Unquiet": https://titanbooks.com/71432-unquiet/ Weird queer short fiction, "Lost in the Archives": http://tinyurl.com/saxey22 They/them.
@bibliorefuses.bsky.social
linktr.ee/dr.susan.maxwell Bibliothรจque des Refusรฉs is the imprint of independent author & scholar Susan Maxwell. Literary Fiction for adults, Fantasy for younger/universal readership. Non-fiction: academic themes related to archives & fiction. Reviews.
@sjgroenewegen.co.uk
SFF author, trans-inclusive feminist, gay, enby, autistic. Website: https://www.sjgroenewegen.co.uk - includes links to all my publications. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sjgroenewegen - new posts every Wednesday on politics and/or writing.
@cjhenderson.bsky.social
Scottish fantasy writer. She/her. Books, cats, more books. SFF, language, history, Twin Peaks, BSG, Star Trek. Co-founder @edinburghsff; member @gsfwc. Latest story is in Gallus anthology.
@saranadosfiction.com
Disabled transmasc butch fantasy writer in this world, stabby bastards of various stripes in sundry fictional ones. Writing LGBTQ+ gaslamp fantasy (among other things) over at https://saranadosfiction.com/ @house_of_five@wandering.shop (he/they)
@glenatron.bsky.social
GM and producer and music composer for Crudely Drawn Swords, lead guitarist for The Patient Wild, Game Designer for The Hallowed Walk and Trilogy, Programmer, Horse Trainer, dork-ass-loser and now apparently novelist?
@aknighton.bsky.social
Writer of sff + comics. Rearranging words for a living since 2013. he/him Mailing list: https://eepurl.com/Zviqn The Executioner's Blade: https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/the-executioner-s-blade-paperback Also found at andrewknighton.com
@thomaswrightson.bsky.social
Writer of fiction, currently with Roan & Weatherford. In life and art: Veritas Vincit ("truth prevails"). Current project: The Cluster Cycle. Available now are Starborn Vendetta and Lost Station Circรฉ. Website: https://thomaswrightson.co.uk/
@davewragg.com
Fantasist. Goes on a bit. Wrote The Black Hawks | THE IRON ROAD Sept 2025 | THE COMPANY OF THE WOLF out now | bio.link/davewragg
@kitwhitfield.bsky.social
Novelist โas tart, dark and juicy as a summer puddingโ. World Fantasy Award finalist, 3x BSFA longlist. She/her. The Gyrford series: tinyurl.com/nvvetupj Horror reviews: https://tinyurl.com/5cyf7x5v Agent: Sophie Hicks. I try to keep alt text fun.
@fiotrethewey.bsky.social
"Professional" Creative Disaster Big Finish Writer Co-Creator of @theholmwoodfnd.bsky.social He/Him ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ https://linktr.ee/fiotrethewey
@helenrosethwaite.bsky.social
SFF romance author. @britfantasysoc.bsky.social member and librarian. Musical theatre choir alto. Crocheter & knitter. ADHD/Diabetes/Chronic Pain. Nerd. ๐ She/Her. https://linktr.ee/helenthwaite
@plstuart-author.bsky.social
www.plstuart.com Picky Bookworm Best Mythology '22; Reader Views Bronze Medal '24; Kirkus Mag '21 4 Great Fantasy; Ast/Ed Before We Go Blog; Co-host Page Chewing; https://www.youtube.com/@thedrownedkingdomsaga7847; He/Him
@markstay.bsky.social
Author, screenwriter and podcaster. https://markstaywrites.com/all-the-links/
@richardsparks.bsky.social
Comedy writer, lyricist, librettist, director and now fantasy author of a series born from my love of online role playing games...If you yearn for adventure but maybe perhaps don't have the knees for it, then New Rock, New Role is for you!
@rswings.bsky.social
JMS PhD scholar at University of Glasgow, and still figuring that out. Multi-nerd comprising history bits, gaming, writing and a few toys too.
@sslottjeauthor.bsky.social
Author of (primarily speculative fiction) stories and novels, also reader thereof. My flintlock fantasy novel Wayward Wings came out in 2024, and I'm bimbling my way through writing the next one https://sslottje-author.com/
@trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com
British author of foul-mouthed fantasy series The Cruel Gods ๐ Lover of indie books and video games ๐ฎ They/Them Enby ๐๐ค๐๐ค Supporter of ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ Anti-Gen AI Visit my website at TrudieSkies.com The Cruel Gods Series: https://mybook.to/TheCruelGods
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy author. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/marklawrenceauthor
@priya101.bsky.social
@naomi72.bsky.social
A sci-fi and fantasy writer/reader and former member of the Campaign Trail podcast who just happens to be a trans woman. She/her. Now appearing in *Fight Like a Girl, Volume 2* from Wizard's Tower Press. Blog: https://snaomiscott.net/
@jacobsannox.bsky.social
Fantasy writer. www.jacobsannox.com Author of "The Dark Oak Chronicles" and "The Return of King Arthur".
@meljrey.bsky.social
Creative. Practical. Jill-of-all-trades #FutureWorldsPrize Finalist ๐ addict ๐ฑ lover ๐ค social media dabbler ๐ซ #amwriting SFF she/her
@sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social
Writer of books, drinker of tears! Carnegie nominated, Locus and Nebula shortlisted. LONG LIVE EVIL, a portal fantasy in which the villains unionise, is my #1 Sunday Times & USA Today bestselling adult fantasy debut. She/her
@northodoxpress.bsky.social
Indie Publisher championing authors and stories based in Northern England. Specialising in genre and literary fiction. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
@titanbooks.bsky.social
Leading independent publisher of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Crime, Pop Culture, Movie/TV tie-ins & much more ๐ Also, @hardcasecrime.bsky.social
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
Your favourite independent, genrefluid fiction publisher, bringing you the very best in SF, F & WTF!? IG/X: @angryrobotbooks
@ioannapauthor.bsky.social
Art Historian, Fantasy Author. Reader at Bourbon Penn. Debut Novel WINTER HARVEST OUT NOW!
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social
Writer, editor, publisher. Science fiction and fantasy, also queer history. Welsh. May rant about rugby.
@steviephil.bsky.social
Freelance SEO. Author of Anti-Sell. Author of epic fantasy novel DEMONS: The Birth of Magic (out now)! ๐ Rock music ๐ค D&D YouTube channel: @dmofthemists.bsky.social ๐ฒ My links: https://stevemorganauthor.com/links/
@adammillard.bsky.social
Author of horror, comedy and fantasy novels, novellas and short stories. Father of two, husband of one. www.adam-millard.com
@davebjeffery.bsky.social
Writer. HWA Mentor of the Year 2022. BFS registered mentor. Creator of 'a Quiet APOCALYPSE'. Anthology editor at Flame Tree Press. I do not use generative AI in my work; nor do I support its use in the arts. No DMs, please.
@hemivatt.bsky.social
Fantasy writer, avid reader, navigating my love for writing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
@danhowarth20.bsky.social
Author. Screenwriter. Editor. Northerner. Author of Last Night of Freedom, Territory, & Dark Missives. Writer of Newstone - feature film coming 2025. www.danhowarthwriter.com https://linktr.ee/danhowarth
@mikehollows.bsky.social
"The John Lewis Christmas Advert of Authors." Historical fiction/SFF Author. PhD Creative Writing/Lecturer. ME/CFS, recently diagnosed ADHD. He/Him. Londoner. https://linktr.ee/mikehollows
@robjhayes.bsky.social
Writes books, reads a lot, owns a beagle, runs like a drunk monkey. www.robjhayes.co.uk THE GOD EATER saga is out now!
@eldris.thellian.com
๐ฉโ๐ป Writes 2nd world fantasy ๐ฟ๏ธ Pits MCs against dragons, gods, and the occasional horde of squirrels โ๏ธ Mad/Creative/Geek/Mum ๐ #WritingCommunity ๐ด Chronic fatigue Essex, UK | she/her | Story Mage https://thellian.com/links Say NO to gen AI ๐ซ
@worldanvil.com
Worldbuilding software, campaign manager and novel writing software. Created by two nerds, run with love & passion, supported by the friendliest community on the internet ๐ฅฐ๐ฅณ Learn more at www.worldanvil.com
@cherryedits.bsky.social
Claire Cronshaw of Cherry Edits. Indie fiction specialist. Line editing. Copy editing. Proofreading. Fantasy. Romance. Women's fiction. Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading. cherryedits.com she/her
@dancoxon.bsky.social
He/him. British Fantasy Awards winner (twice). Shirley Jackson Awards and seven-time British Fantasy Awards finalist. Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology out now.
@alexsbradshaw.bsky.social
Author of the Windborn Sagas WINDBORN and TROLLGRAVE - standalone Norse Fantasy, both SPFBO semi-finalists. Game Master and Co-Host of Spotlight Indie At any moment will be thinking about fantasy and/or dinosaurs ๐ฆ
@silasabischoff.bsky.social
SFF writer, mostly grimdark with sprinkles of whimsical, lover of pretend grave robbing with dice, coding & sciencing https://www.morbidtastepublishing.com
@lukebelcourt.com
Adventure LGBT fantasy writerโจ๐ฎ WITCHES OF MERCHANT CITY available now! he/him | bi | witch | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ BEGONE TERFS https://lukebelcourt.com
@rjbarker.bsky.social
Award winning fantasy author. Gad about, small tree grower and procrastinationist to the stars. Truly, I am RJ Barker in all departments. "their worlds are completely and entirely original." BFS Agent: @teddyfromtheblock.bsky.social
@britfantasysoc.bsky.social
Latest news updates and reviews from the British Fantasy Society Community. Home to readers, writers, artists and gamers. Love SFFH? Come join us! www.britishfantasysociety.org
@genni.bsky.social
African Australian author, editor. Solstice Award. British Fantasy Award. Shirley Jackson, PK Dick, World Fantasy Award finalist. Twice Otherwise honoree for exciting work in speculative fiction. eugenbacon.com Rep: Bieke van Aggelen
@justmarvewrites.bsky.social
Future Bestselling Author of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN โ๏ธ๐งกOut with Penguin Michael Joseph, Oct 23, 2025
@geekdaddyprime.bsky.social
Award-Winning Author, Poet, Gamer, CatDad, Weirdo. BA, MA, BSc, SSc
@nickwells451.bsky.social
Musician. Artist. Writer. World citizen. Publisher Flame Tree. Writes/records as Jake Jackson.
@danhanly.com
Welsh author of Dark Fantasy and Mystery. Buy my debut novel 'The Great Leap' today: amzn.to/455s8rI
@jendiagammon.bsky.social
Nebula & BSFA Finalist Author. โJen-DEE-aโ. Science writer. Artist. Explorer. Producer/EIC: @starsandsabers.bsky.social Also J. Dianne Dotson. https://jendiagammon.com ๐Los Angeles
@mintypolo.bsky.social
Reader of books. Archivist for the BFS Trainer for MBS Proofreader Lrper Campervan owner HWS / Chair WFC 25 Owned by 3 cats She/Her
@alimack13.bsky.social
Does Theatre, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, books of all kinds, a bit of IT, some environental caring and a touch of emergency planning. Worries about keeping freedom of choice, how we treat refugees and each other. She/Her
@dcartwriter.bsky.social
Author of the Camelot 2050 Trilogy, Wordsmith-for-Hire, Fan of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror.
@agentclarity.bsky.social
Book nerd, convention botherer, occasional milliner. Pursuing that old-timey-professor aesthetic. Gendergoblin.
@hws.bsky.social
HWS run events, including Fantasycon 2023 and World Fantsy Convention 2025, as well as other creative projects. Posts by Karen (she/her).
@ianthegreen.bsky.social
SFF author; EXTREMOPHILE & THE ROTSTORM trilogy out now with HoZ books/Ad Astra; PhD in epigenetics; แแทแแซ; www.ianthegreen.com; https://geni.us/extremophile
@hesper.bsky.social
Author of speculative fiction. She/her ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ๐ Website: https://hesperleveret.com Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/hesperleveret https://ko-fi.com/hesperleveret Trans rights are human rights ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
@silvanhistorian.bsky.social
Bestselling author of SISTERSONG & SONG OF THE HUNTRESS. BFA & Goldsboro Glass Bell Award finalist. Ex bookseller. โ of Breaking the Glass Slipper podcast. Wannabe harpist & early medievalist. D&D nerd. she/her๐Devon https://linktr.ee/silvanhistorian
@caramalines.bsky.social
Publicity Manager at Angry Robot Books (fantasy, scifi, horror, wtf) and Datura Books (crime fiction) Caroline (at) angryrobotbooks (dot) com
@katiebruce.bsky.social
She/Her. Bi/Omni. Yorkshire lass. Reader of books. Writer of books. Lover of happy metal
@thdray.bsky.social
a peaceful place | BFA short story finalist | Best of British Sci-Fi '21 | she/her | they/them is fine too | account is a placeholder as don't do socials |
@fantasticphil.bsky.social
Professional wordsmith. Writer and editor of fiction including the Ordshaw series and The Blood Scouts series. SFINCS finalist and 4 x SPFBO semifinalist. https://phil-williams.co.uk