News outta Fantasycon: An anthology that began as an idea at Worldcon in this very hotel bar has now been bought by @guardbridgebooks.bsky.social - and I have one of my weird dark ritual stories in there! Thanks to @pslivingstone.bsky.social and @cjhenderson.bsky.social for being stellar leaders 💪🏻

Guardbridge Books@guardbridgebooks.bsky.social · 3d ago

Guardbridge will be publishing an anthology next spring, "Things That Eat Good Intentions". Many of the writers, editors, and artists involved were at Fanatsycon in Glasgow this weekend. Many of us met up on Saturday night for a toast to the new project.

TTEGI (🐙🍽️👍😇) is going to be out in the world! So excited to find our home at @guardbridgebooks.bsky.social @cjhenderson.bsky.social @katiebruce.bsky.social @sianoh.bsky.social @davewragg.com @munchkinstein.bsky.social @robincmduncan.bsky.social @amjusticewrites.bsky.social

Guardbridge Books@guardbridgebooks.bsky.social · 3d ago

Guardbridge will be publishing an anthology next spring, "Things That Eat Good Intentions". Many of the writers, editors, and artists involved were at Fanatsycon in Glasgow this weekend. Many of us met up on Saturday night for a toast to the new project.

Well, that cleared it up nicely! Except for the irrelevant references to data analysis and multiple contradictions. This’ll show those pesky publishers using AI what for!

The Society of Authors@societyofauthors.bsky.social · 19h ago

Our position on generative AI remains unchanged. But an increasing number of organisations within the publishing industry are using the technology. In her blog post our CEO sets out why we want to see the adoption of cross-industry standards. buff.ly/DCPZPY2

I am hearing talk of an email from the SoA, but I don’t have anything. Is the blog up?

The BFS gets it.

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 22h ago

The British Fantasy Society does not allow the use of generative AI in any of its spaces. For more on this, read the interview with outgoing chair Shona Kinsella from earlier this year. This position has not changed since last week's AGM. ⬇️ britishfantasysociety.org/its-a-cheat-...

New stock is in! And we've given the online Bat store a light dusting to celebrate So, if you're in the UK and fancy supporting an indie press by getting a book or a tiny queer ghost shipped to your door with a couple of exciting things thrown in... take a look! nefarious-bat-press.sumupstore.com

Thanks to @adamchristopher.me for doing the work. Was this charter agreed behind closed doors? Why isn’t there a record of it?

Adam Christopher@adamchristopher.me · yesterday

So the minutes of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social management committee are publicly available, and because I love to procrastinate, I went through them back to January 2025 and couldn't find any mention of this charter. societyofauthors.org/document-tag...

Can't wait for this weekend's #PictCon! I'll be interviewing GoH Neil Williamson, plus chatting about AI and Masculinities. Here's a fancy infographic. @pictcon.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @tobiasbuckell.bsky.social @hermitabroad.bsky.social @janecarnall.bsky.social @rtorrubia.com

Ruth EJ Booth (she/they) will be at PictCon 2026@ruthejbooth.bsky.social · 2w ago

Join me at PictCon on 17th October in Perth! I'll be interviewing Guest of Honour Neil Williamson, plus appearing on panels about AI and Masculinities in SF. Click below for more about the day's shenanigans: ruthbooth.com/2026/09/pict... @pictcon.bsky.social @neilwilliamson.bsky.social

I am furious about the SoA’s decision, but it’s unacceptable to target individuals. Do not do that!

Aliette de Bodard@aliettedebodard.com · 2d ago

Please don't harass individual members of the SoA management committee over the AI decisions--there is an address for sending opinions, use that (And for Heaven's sake don't email committee members on their personal email addresses)

How can an organisation that’s meant to represent authors be this dumb? Read the room… oh wait, did you get an AI version of the room instead?

The Society of Authors@societyofauthors.bsky.social · 2d ago

We’ve pledged to use generative AI services only in a way that protects and supports human creators. By signing the Charter of Ethical AI Use in the Creative Industries we’ve committed to:

How amazing is this? Thank you @illustratedjai.bsky.social

Jai (they/them)@illustratedjai.bsky.social · 7d ago

And number three at #fantasycon - this time about the 40th Anniversary of Labyrinth!

I had the most amazing time at #Fantasycon. I promised myself I’d take more photos this year, but immediately broke that promise because I was having too much fun. If anyone has any of my panels, please do share and tag me!

Fantasycon 2026 is coming to a close. We hope you've had an amazing time. We're sad to see you go, but we wish you all a very fond so long... youtu.be/3_zgrcH4o_I

The Con Goodbye - The BFS Singers

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It's Haverin launch day! Available on the big river from now and we're having our first launch event at Fantasycon this evening. I'll do another blog and sing its praises soon, once this weekend is out of the way. www.amazon.co.uk/Haverin-year...

Here’s my #Fantasycon schedule: Friday, 5pm, 40 years of Labyrinth Saturday, 10am, Expressing Character Through Costume Saturday, 4pm, Crafting the Ideal Slow Burn Romance Sunday, 2pm, Papercraft Storytelling workshop I’ll also be on the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social table. Come say hi!

True love is not murdering your partner after they try your favourite crisps, say they don’t like them much, and eat them anyway!

Hell, yeah! 🐙🍽️👍😇

It’s not all men! You went to a party with a bunch of men… what did you expect? Pick better men. There’s a male loneliness epidemic. Just say you hate women and want everything to be our fault. We already know that’s the answer.

Normalise calling takeout cooking… 🙄

What could be more fantasy than a grand banquet? You have until tonight to grab your ticket! It’s loads of fun.

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today's the final day! Book your banquet tickets by midnight!

It's next Thursday. Come along and let us whisper to you... tinyurl.com/fpbfswhisp

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · last mo.

The BFS is excited to invite you to Whispers in the Woods, on Thursday 1st October at 5:30pm in Forbidden Planet London Megastore Ticket: tinyurl.com/fpbfswhisp @elianjmorgan.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @davidmbarnett.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social

It's ONE WEEK to go before The Shape of Monsters is out in print! I am so amped for readers to meet Aleks, Vai and *evil grin* my sweet innocent precious Ilea. Come join @heatherpalmer.bsky.social and me at Blackwell's in Edinburgh at 7pm on Thursday the 24th September!

Sam Altman says we should trust AI firms… you know, the ones that scraped everyone’s work without paying for it and pollute water for profit.

Dr. Evil's Sarcastic 'Riiiiiii' Reaction

ALT: Dr. Evil's Sarcastic 'Riiiiiii' Reaction

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This is always good fun and it saves you thinking about dinner plans. Who’s banqueting then?

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · last mo.

This is the last week to book your place at the banquet! britishfantasysociety.org/product/brit...

Edinburgh pals, have you ever wanted to become a qualified Ghosthunter? Then join our spirited event on Wednesday 7th October - ghost stories followed by Ghosthunter Academy, then use your newly acquired skills in Blackwell's haunted bookshop... 👀👻 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haunted-an...

Haunted and Hunted: An Evening of Ghosts

An evening of chilling ghostly tales after dark followed by Ghosthunter academy, and a real-life haunted bookshop ghost hunt!

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Werner Herzog's scathing quote about Ai is what I needed this morning.

Join us in welcoming #Fantasycon back to Glasgow on 9th - 11th October! Your GSFWC pals'll be there all weekend -- after all, our 40th anniversary anthology, #Haverin, launches on the Friday! britishfantasysociety.org/events-2/fan... Here's where to find us: @britfantasysoc.bsky.social (1/13)

Is it time yet? I need my FantasyCon fix! Doing panels on 40 years of Labyrinth, costume and characters, and slow burn romance. I think this covers all of that!

Labyrinth: David Bowie as Jareth

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British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · last mo.

The full programme for this year's Fantasycon is now available! Join us in Glasgow next month for 3 days of talks, workshops, live podcasts, panel discussions, readings, and more - plus, of course, to find out who's won the British Fantasy Awards! Head to: britishfantasysociety.org/events-2/fan...

The vet I’ve been seeing for probably 25 years retired suddenly over the summer. I was really sad not to say goodbye. Today I got a card from him, handwritten, saying sorry and that he’d miss me and the cats. I may have cried.

Look! Look at this beautiful thing! In theory launching this October at Fantasycon, followed by a Waterstones thing at Sauchiehall Street. Details to follow, but just look at that cover. Now, go tell your friends.

Glasgow SF Writers' Circle@gsfwc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#CoverReveal alert! Behold the cover art for our new anthology Haverin, designed by our own Jenni Coutts. Look carefully and you'll spot some sneaky clues to the tales inside. Celebrating 40 years of the GSFWC, #Haverin is out October 2026 from Taverna Press. #GSFWC40 @jennicoutts.bsky.social(1/2)