BFS Journal #27

BFS Journal #27

by Kevan Manwaring

The 27th edition of the British Fantasy Society's journal, subtitled War in Fantasy, features contributions from Anna Milon, Katy Soar, Eilis L. Phillips, Fred Warren, Lauren McMenemy, P.S. Livingstone and many more, plus an interview with R.J. Barker.

230 pages, ebook

Published December 20, 2025

About the author

Kevan Manwaring is a prize-winning writer & lecturer in creative writing who lives on the ancient downs of Wiltshire. He is the author of over twenty books including The Windsmith Elegy series of Mythic Reality novels; Desiring Dragons, Oxfordshire Folk Tales, Northamptonshire Folk Tales, The Bardic Handbook, and Ballad Tales (ed.). He loves walking in other worlds, but sometimes he prefers to ride his Triumph motorbike.

Winner of the One Giant Write SF Novel Competition

Reviews

[Robin Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detailed and insightful work on the all too relevant subject of War in fantasy literature, this journal features papers on a wide range of subjects and perspectives, taking in the works of Tolkien, Pratchett and George RR Martin, and topics such as World War I ghosts, and a World War II-set dark fantasy comic (Spearpoint). Regular contributors continue their writings on LARP, vampires, and the representation of woman in fantasy literature, and you will also find reviews of books and music. Fascinating stuff.