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In And Now, Back to You, B.K. Borison returns to her Heartstrings series with a charming opposites-attract romance between two meteorologists whose professional lives are as unpredictable as the weather they track. A follow-up to First-Time…
Philip Reeve on Bridge of Storms and Returning to Mortal Engines
"When I was growing up was something I had to seek out, but I suspect kids today roll their eyes and think, 'not another visually extravagant fantasy world..'."
Bar Fridman-Tell on Honeysuckle, and the power of creation and control
In Honeysuckle, Bar Fridman-Tell draws on the Welsh myth of Blodeuwedd to craft a haunting, emotionally complex story about love, power, and agency. The novel follows Rory and Daye, a companion made from flora, as their relationship evolves…
T. Kingfisher on Wolf Worm and Slow-Burn Horror
With its eerie atmosphere and creeping sense of dread, Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher is a horror novel that lingers long after the final page. We caught up with T. Kingfisher to talk about crafting gradual tension, researching…
These Shattered Spires author Cassidy Ellis Salter on queerness and horror
Cassidy Ellis Salter explores the deep connection between queerness and horror, and how this is shown in These Shattered Spires.
Why queer characters feel at home in fantasy like The Red Winter
Cameron Sullivan explores why queer characters have always belonged in fantasy, and how that shaped his own epic novel, The Red Winter.
Clíodhna O’Sullivan on Irish Myth, Magic, and Her Hidden Fire
Clíodhna O’Sullivan discusses the Irish folklore, language, and landscapes that inspired her YA fantasy Her Hidden Fire.
Caitlin Breeze on Dark Academia, Power and Privilege in The Fox Hunt
Caitlin Breeze discusses dark academia, power, privilege and belonging in her gothic academic thriller The Fox Hunt.
Bad Asians Author Lillian Li Chats Why Friendship Breakups Hurt So Much
Bad Asians author Lillian Li reflects on friendship breakups, and why losing a friend can linger longer than losing a romantic partner.
Inside Red Star Rebels: Amie Kaufman on Mars, rebellion, and romance
Amie Kaufman discusses her latest YA sci-fi thriller Red Star Rebels, its high-stakes eight-hour timeline, and the political tensions.
A Stage Set for Villains: Shannon J. Spann on Theatre, Villainy, and Dark Fantasy
Shannon J. Spann discusses her debut dark fantasy A Stage Set for Villains, where theatre, magic, and morality collide.
Carmella Lowkis on Queer History, the 1920s, and A Slow and Secret Poison
Set in 1922 Wiltshire, A Slow and Secret Poison is a gothic mystery steeped in secrets, desire, and the quiet resilience of queer lives lived under constraint
Megan Davidhizar on crafting a twisty thriller such as Gaslit
Ahead of Gaslit, Megan Davidhizar shares tips for writing thrillers, from subverting expectations to delivering a killer ending.
Solitaire Townsend on Climate Fiction and Writing Godstorm
Solitaire Townsend on writing Godstorm, imagining an alternative Roman Empire, and telling climate stories through people, not preaching.
Katie Bernet chats our new favourite March sister, Beth
Katie Bernet explores Beth March’s legacy, from early spoilers to modern reclaiming, and why her quiet strength matters more than ever.