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Sign up with the form link here: https://forms.gle/BPw9hSbiBUKSDzx29 Ever wondered what happens when you’re shot by an arrow, or catch the bubonic plague? Medicine and the macabre can elevate the stakes in any story, but it’s often hard to know where to start. Join NHS doctor Jenni Coutts for a whistlestop tour of writing injuries […]

Hiding Under the Leaves is an anthology of original folk horror short fiction, seeking beyond the boundaries of this fascinating sub-genre. From lonesome moors to dark woods, and the mysterious ocean depths, these stories explore the ghostly and the savage; the monstrous faerie and the beast within; the ritual and the obsession. New stories of […]

Ballad of River Bones is the sequel to Alex Beaumont’s Dissonance of Bird Song, which was named Distinguished Favourite in the 2025 Independent Press Awards. Join us for the launch of the sequel and hear a few of the haunting folkloric ballads that inspired the world sung by the author herself.

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Blending Indian mythology and classic space opera, Project Hanuman is a bold new science-fiction novel from Stewart Hotston.

Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher series is a global phenomenon with over thirty million copies sold and has been translated into over forty languages. Crossroads of Ravens is a new standalone novel following fantasy’s most beloved monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, on his first steps towards becoming a legend. Andrzej will be interviewed by David French, the English translator […]

Book Launch for Not the Nine-O’Clock News writer Richard Sparks. This will be the third book in his fantasy series and is called New Rock, New Rules.

PS Publishing are launching: Three new Absinthe novellas, edited by Marie O’Regan, Dwimfolk by James Brogden, Visions of Grace by Alison Littlewood, The Society of Vegetarian Cannibals by A.M. Muffaz, Wings of the Night by Reggie Oliver, New Writing of Horror and the Supernatural Volume 3 edited by Stephen Jones, New Writings of Horror and […]

Newcon Press are launching two exciting titles: Futures to Live By, Ana Sun and Blood in the Bricks edited by Neil Williamson with cover art from Vincent Chong.

Come and celebrate the books, anthologies and short story collections of our wonderful authors and contributors. A chance to meet, swop stories and experiences. Drinks and bites provided!

Two very different books from two accomplished authors, one set in a near future, the other in a distant future. Both authors will be reading excerpts and answering questions, accompanied by refreshments. Alex Makepeace will be reading from Canaries. Set in a credible near-future Britain where a new government sweeps to power with a radical […]

MAYA: Seed Takes Root is the first novel of a planned trilogy. The Divya Trials have been announced. Billions will compete. One will ascend to godhood. In every future predicted by Maya’s vast network, the outcome is certain: the garuda scion Tarkash will win. The Divya cannot allow this. Kshar has rehearsed the assassination a […]

Black Crow Books and The Broken Binding Publishing invite you to celebrate and raise a glass in the Main Room at 1-2pm on Saturday, 01 November, with goodie bags (while stocks last) with each book purchase, plus signings!

Wizard’s Tower Press are launching: The Green Man’s Holiday by Juliet E. McKenna, Of the Emperor’s Kindness by Chaz Brenchley and Wiz Duo Book 3 by Ruthana Emrys & Andrew Knighton.

Join Dead Ink as they launch two new anthologies: Writing the Magic and Unquiet Guests.

Launching the Terror Tales of Chaos anthology, including the special WFC hardback edition, edited by Paul Finch. Also launching Raven Dane’s new novel Bailfire and Brimstone and the hardback of The Jinx Chronicles by Sam Stone. We will also have copies of the new non-fiction Island of Terror (SciFi/Fantasy Film Book) as well.

From Scottish Gothic to dark Cornish Folklore via wild science fantasy, come celebrate the launch of three fabulous new Solaris titles – The Needfire, Ragwort & The Salt Oracle. Authors MK Hardy, Sam K Horton and Lorraine Wilson, along with other Solaris authors, will be talking about their new books, and sharing bookish goodies and […]

The judges of the 2025 World Fantasy Awards discuss their insights and challenges in determining the recipients of this year’s awards. They will reflect on their process, on standout entries they read, and trends they noticed during this months-long journey reading hundreds of submissions to honor the most compelling voices in fantasy and horror