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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Just FOUR DAYS until we meet in Glasgow! Tickets are still available for both individual days and the whole weekend. Find the full programme (including the British Fantasy Awards!) and ticketing details over on our website: britishfantasysociety.org/events-2/fan...

A graphic advertises FOUR days until Fantasycon 2026, to be held from 9-11 October in Glasgow. It's illustrated with tentacles and parchment paper.

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow - gotta love witchy feminism

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Immediately adds to my films to watch list

Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Want to guarantee yourself a good spot for the British Fantasy Awards ceremony? Then purchase a banquet ticket and enjoy that comfy seat. Also comes with a three-course meal and drinks. See you there!

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 14/09/2026

If you're coming to FantasyCon, the British Fantasy Awards are presented at the banquet - tickets for that are only on sale until 21st September.

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Well, that’s going to be my audience question for every Fantasycon panel I’m at 😁

Donna Scott @wishusdonna.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Premiering at 2pm today - talking Tsundoku on The Good Book Life with @impropoet.bsky.social @shonak.bsky.social and @sianoh.bsky.social, with me of @theslabpress.bsky.social youtu.be/9CpZ3WwbaUc

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Time is ticking! Vote here >> forms.gle/BtaVimzvYGgT... Nominate to be a juror here >> forms.gle/Kv1JTHBeSXaJ...

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Voting closes for the British Fantasy Awards at midnight tonight (3rd May), so there’s still time!

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Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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I’ve voted - have you? forms.gle/BtaVimzvYGgT...

Graphic with text reading: The British Fantasy Awards I’ve voted. Get your votes in by midnight on Sunday 3rd May

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*gets escorted from tv studio*

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… and now I finally have a chance to show off my recall when it fails me in a dozen ways every single day of my life and you question my knowledge! (Mumbling and further question asked) - no I have no idea who the third *name* sibling is, and that’s of no use to anyone. Why is that deemed worthy???

And this is why I’d never get past any screening for a TV show! Them - Can you tell me more about how you got to this answer? Me - Because it’s the right one Them - But why are you so sure? Me - Because I’ve retained this useless knowledge for who knows how long…

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Sorry, I didn’t mean to sound like I was pontificating before. I just think it’s objectively awesome and wanted to find a way to explain that!

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Gorgeous! Art isn’t just physical ability (imho), it’s the intention of putting thoughts into any shared medium. So maybe now you’re just finding new ways to do so, and you feel like they’re not as “good” (arbitrary, btw). We can still feel from what you create, we still react. But it’s damn good 👍

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Hey 👋 there’s a couple of related posts on the British Fantasy Society website that may help you out: britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-exper... britishfantasysociety.org/5-tips-for-k...

5 Tips For Kickstarting a Fantasy Book – The British Fantasy Society

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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 01/04/2026

Do I know any cosmakers interested in some custom work? I need a very specific garment made for a cosplay. THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE. #cosplay

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Oh my. Biscoff ice cream sandwiches. They can get in my belly. Yum

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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We are delighted to announce our second Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - V. Castro! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social britishfantasysociety.org/fantasycon-2...

A graphic made to look like an aged parchment. There is a pen and ink drawing of waves forming a border and a photo of V. Castro. Text reads: Fantasycon 2026 Guest of Honour V Castro

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Would you like to advertise in the Fantasycon souvenir book? How about have your books for sale at the Fantasycon table in the Dealers' Hall? You can now arrange both in our shop: britishfantasysociety.org/shop/

Graphic made to look like aged parchment with a pen and ink drawing of waves forming a border. Text reads: Advertise with us, Fantasycon 2026 Souvenir Book

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Eeep. New series of Bridgerton 🥰🎭🥂👠

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I would beg and plead everyone to vote, but it looks like a rare occasion where the overwhelming majority are aligned with my viewpoint! But do vote anyway, just in case 🦆🦆➡️

Snapshot of vote results showing 6% yes AI and 94% no AI with 17,266 votes cast so far

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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BFS Online is excited to announce a special guest interview. International bestselling author Dean Koontz chats to BFS Chair Shona Kinsella Wed 21st Jan 2026, 7pm (GMT). Ticket: tinyurl.com/dkoontz #BritishFantasySociety #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DeanKoontz @shonak.bsky.social

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Ooh, love it! Isabel’s already got us listening to Christmas songs so I’m going to have to try this 😁

Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Absolutely! We’ve had far too long with hetero-normative assumptions. Give us a break (and some representation) please

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This was so much fun! Already got my ticket for Glasgow 2026 :)

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Anyone else spend too long trying to get the last bamboo shoot out the tub? (Really should have learned by now!)

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And I suppose entrails are too messy, as well as ethically questionable. Maybe all it wanted was to be appreciated so reupholstering it might be sufficient?

(P.S. love the storytelling, it’s almost like you should write or something 😁)

Neil Williamson @neilwilliamson.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Have you tried offering sacrifices to it to placate it??

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"The moment you allow AI to write a sentence for you, you lose your voice." Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social nailing it in her guest of honour interview with @megintransition.bsky.social. #pictcon

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Shona Kinsella @shonak.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I would love it if you could join me at one my upcoming events to celebrate the release of Daughters of Nicnevin Waterstones events here: www.waterstones.com/events/searc... The Highland Bookshop tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daughters-...

Book cover - Daughters of Nicnevin. Two women in 18th century highland dress stand back to back, surrounded by men made of straw.

Author photo - a black and white photo of a woman in a dark dress, with long dark hair, looking towards the camera and smiling.

Text reads - Upcoming events, November 20th - Waterstones Argyle Street Glasgow, 7pm, In Conversation with Sam K Horton
November 22nd, The Highland Bookshop, Fort William, 6pm
November 25th, Waterstones Edinburgh West End, 7pm, In Conversation with Rafael Torrubia

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Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Lots of cuddles over the weekend then! (My little fluffball of terror used to protest poo in his carrier. So that was added fun…)

Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Oh no! Poor floof 😿hope the vet can make her all better 🤞

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Lovely to meet you at WFC. Thank you for signing the book and the lovely chat. And telling me Ben Baldwin (the cover artist) was in the art show - I made him sign the book too 💜

Jane Hill @janehill.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Mentioned UBI to a few people over the weekend at WFC, so seems timely to share this 🤓

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There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis. Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.

Cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum usually causes symptoms that are similar to common non-cancerous conditions. This can make it difficult to diagnose early.
If you have any of these symptoms or get these symptoms regularly, your GP should offer you cancer tests:
• a long-lasting bloated or swollen tummy
• feeling full quickly when you eat
• loss of appetite
• pain in the lower tummy area or back
• peeing (passing urine) more often than usual
• needing to pee urgently (feeling like you cannot hold on).
Other symptoms may include:
• a change in your normal bowel function (diarrhoea or constipation)
• weight loss for no obvious reason
• unexplained or extreme tiredness (fatigue)
• vaginal bleeding after the menopause.
If you are aged 50 or older and develop symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the first time, you should also have tests. IBS can cause bloating and changes in bowel function. But it does not usually start after the age of 50.

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Hi 👋 👋 Same and same 😁 The con comedown is harrrrrrrrrrrd (but worth it!)

Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Not me wandering past this sign all weekend and wondering why the accessible toilet had oLS written on it…

Picture of baby change sign on accessible toilet where the head looks like an “o” and the arms and legs like “LS”

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So I’m totally going to bounce up to you at the banquet and ask how your squishy eyeball dress is going 😂

Siân O’Hara @sianoh.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

(Eurgh. I tried to make that last bit non-binary-inclusive but it just feels awkward. Anyone happening to read this, let me know if any tips for better wording??)