From the British Fantasy Society: We’re highlighting some of the amazing work done by our BFS volunteers and the great opportunities our members can seize. Today, we meet our new Outreach & Inclusion Officer Marve Michael Anson and hear more about her plans for this year - and why this work is so important.

https://britishfantasysociety.org/bfs-diversity-and-inclusion-2025/

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It's been a super busy few weeks in the British spec fic calendar; here's a peak at 2 of 'em, thanks to BFS members.

First up: Elaine Chiew recaps the first edition of Imaginarium and her hopes for future iterations. Read it here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/imaginarium-recap/

Then: Liam Hogan attended the first Fantasy & Sci-Fi Spotlight at Shrewsbury's Nerdy Cafe and lived to tell the tale. Read it here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/shrewsbury-gets-nerdy-for-sff/

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Tomorrow! Join us as we define an ESEA aesthetic within speculative fiction; hear industry panelists discuss trends in spec fic; learn how Asian mythology and folklore translates on a global stage and what exactly is Asian gothic; and finally consider the trajectory of speculative futures. Guaranteed fascinating day for anyone working or reading in scifi, fantasy or horror!

https://britishfantasysociety.org/events-calendar/lian-connect-and-bfs-online-presents-imaginarium/

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Ahead of Imaginarium: A Celebration of ESEA Speculative Fiction—happening virtually on 22 September, supported by the BFS—Eric Huang takes a look at the growing interest in SFFH from the region, and how the non-Western hero has become serious Hollywood business.

https://britishfantasysociety.org/whats-behind-the-rise-in-east-south-east-asian-speculative-fiction/

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