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Glasgow Science Fiction Writers' Circle - Archived @GSFWC

Est. 1986, GSFWC is a critique workshop for writers of fantastical literature based in Scotland. New anthology Gallus launching August 2024.

Joined November 2011
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Hi folks! As of this week, we are archiving this account and will be no longer posting on X. Don't worry, you can still get your Circle fix! Find us on Facebook, Bluesky and Mastodon by searching "GSFWC" or "Glasgow SF Writers' Circle". Hope to see you at one or all of those!
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The third Quirk and Moth book is now an audiobook! Out now from Tantor Media and read once again by Adi Cabral, our Robin CM Duncan's The Rigel Redemption concludes the adventures of this oddball pair. Free sample: youtu.be/noHrzuqD8k4?si=e6AL… Full book: audible.co.uk/pd/The-Rigel-R…
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Join our own Neil Williamson (co-editor) and E.M. Faulds (contributor) for a special celebration of Nova Scotia 2, the anthology of Scottish genre writing, on 4th December! For more details, check out the link below.
Shoreline of Infinity 🏖∞@shoreinf
19 Nov 2024
Celebrating Nova Scotia Volume Two - an anthology of new speculative fiction from Scottish writers, edited by Neil Williamson and Andrew J Wilson. An Event Horizon special, featuring writers reading their stories, and chatting with the editors. shorelineofinfinity.com/prod…
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If you've been missing your Brian M. Milton fix, pick up the new anthology Portals, Gateways, and Doors from Farthest Star Publishing. It features 'Sterilising Fluid', the latest story of Mr Bhansal the Janitor. Pick it up at the link below: fartheststarpublishing.com/p…
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Our Ruth EJ Booth has been a busy bee! They've not only got a new column in Shoreline of Infinity, but they've also co-edited the new issue of the BFS Journal! For more on the BFS Journal on Fantasy and Gaming, see below: ruthbooth.com/2024/10/bfs-jo… @BritFantasySoc (1/2)
The cover of BFS Journal 24: Fantasy and Gaming edited by Ruth EJ Booth and Charly Harbord. A generic game character with sword and shield stands in an orange-lit forest, looking away from the viewer

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(2/2) And for details of Ruth EJ Booth's latest column in Shoreline of Infinity -- 'Goodbye to All That', concerning crushed expectations -- check out the link below: @shoreinf ruthbooth.com/2024/11/shorel…
Shoreline of Infinity Issue 38: Worldcon Glasgow 2024 cover. A spaceman in the cockpit of a spaceship with the hands and steering wheel reflected in his helmet.

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Pick up the latest issue of ParSec magazine for Part 2 of Neil Williamson's serialised diaspora novella, The Packet! Both this issue (#12) and issue #11 are available now from the link below. @pspublishinguk pspublishing.co.uk/parsec-79…
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Gary Gibson@garygibsonsf
11 Nov 2024
Been avoiding Twitter because, fucking hell, but now I arise from my long social media slumber to tell my few remaining followers that I have a new book, Butterfly Box and Other Stories, published on Nov 15. Ebook, paperback and hardback, links coming soon.
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Cameron Johnston@CamJohnston
11 Nov 2024
It feels very odd to have four novels out and another on the way. It really doesn't feel like that long since I was sat there nervously at my debut launch event for The Traitor God. Since then, I've met a whole lot of great people, and learned a lot about writing & publishing
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There's still time to pick up your tickets for the BFS Online event Writing & Mental Health event, featuring our EM Faulds and PS Livingstone. Whether you're a careerist or a hobbyist, learn how to write in a way that's sustainable for you. @BritFantasySoc
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Find out about our Annabel Campbell's writing journey so far this Saturday at the Cymera Writers' Conference!
Cymera Festival@CymeraF
24 Oct 2024
Join @authorjla @RhiannonAGrist and @AnnabelCWrites as they discuss their publishing journey, from indie publishing to the big five, from working with agents to using freelance editors and all in between. Writers' Conference tickets are available online: cymerafestival.co.uk/book-co…
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Are you going to Cymera Writers' Conference this weekend? Find out how to find your people and build a supportive network for your writing from our own Neil Williamson, plus Emma Hardee and Lyndsey Croal, in 'How to Build a Writing Network' at 2pm this Saturday. Tickets out now!
Cymera Festival@CymeraF
15 Oct 2024
📣 Our 2024 Writers' Conference Programme is LIVE 📣 This year's programme is packed with writing workshops, industry expert panels, agent one-to-ones and more 🤩 View the full programme online: cymerafestival.co.uk/2024-wr…
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We're waiting at Waterstones Argyle Street for the launch of this wee beauty. If you're in Glasgow tonight, come join us for the launch of Unexploded Remnants by Elaine Gallagher! @WStonesArgyleST
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What a fantastic night celebrating the release of Unexploded Remnants! Thanks to Elaine Gallagher, Meg MacDonald and @WStonesArgyleST. The book is available now from Reactor and all good book stores!
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It's your last chance to pick up tickets for tomorrow's launch of Elaine Gallagher's Unexploded Remnants. Check out the link below!
Glasgow Science Fiction Writers' Circle - Archived@GSFWC
24 Oct 2024
We're so excited for the launch of Elaine Gallagher's Unexploded Remnants next week! This debut novella has a trans heroine, mysterious artifact and galactic thrills galore. Join us and chair Meg MacDonald at Glasgow's @WStonesArgyleST on 29th October! waterstones.com/events/elain…
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We're so excited for the launch of Elaine Gallagher's Unexploded Remnants next week! This debut novella has a trans heroine, mysterious artifact and galactic thrills galore. Join us and chair Meg MacDonald at Glasgow's @WStonesArgyleST on 29th October! waterstones.com/events/elain…
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The British Fantasy Society is back on 16th November with a special event on Writing & Mental Health. With our EM Faulds and PS Livingstone moderating, it promises to be a helpful event for all authors aiming for a healthy writing life. @BritFantasySoc x.com/BritFantasySoc/status/…

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Books galore! Get your tickets for launch of Elaine Gallagher's @torbooks debut Unexploded Remnants on 29/10 at @WStonesArgyleST. waterstones.com/events/elain… Or join us this weekend for the launch of Barrie Condon's Demons (Sparsile) - details in the embed! x.com/GSFWC/status/184590608…

Glasgow Science Fiction Writers' Circle - Archived@GSFWC
14 Oct 2024
This Saturday 19th October at 2pm, join us for the launch of our Barrie Condon's new book Demons (Sparsile) at Hillhead Library, Glasgow. Supernatural who/whatdunnit set at a Paranormal conference, with grumpy academics at the hellish deep end. Free entry, all welcome.
In the background, a silhouette of the spires of Glasgow University with lit windows, set against a stormy sky. The title 'Demons' goes dianollay across the page, with a horned humanoid figure standing in the D.

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This Saturday 19th October at 2pm, join us for the launch of our Barrie Condon's new book Demons (Sparsile) at Hillhead Library, Glasgow. Supernatural who/whatdunnit set at a Paranormal conference, with grumpy academics at the hellish deep end. Free entry, all welcome.
In the background, a silhouette of the spires of Glasgow University with lit windows, set against a stormy sky. The title 'Demons' goes dianollay across the page, with a horned humanoid figure standing in the D.

ALT In the background, a silhouette of the spires of Glasgow University with lit windows, set against a stormy sky. The title 'Demons' goes dianollay across the page, with a horned humanoid figure standing in the D.

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Huge thanks to the organizers, redcloak volunteers, and everyone who came together to make this such a fabby #Fantasycon2024. Same again next year? @BritFantasySoc
Glasgow Science Fiction Writers' Circle - Archived@GSFWC
3 Oct 2024
Join us at #Fantasycon2024! Whether you like SF, Fantasy, Horror or the in-betweens, Fantasycon has something for you. You might even find our new book #Gallus in your book bag! See below for our schedule - or scroll to see who's on the programme. facebook.com/GSFWC/posts/pfb… (1/2)
An edited version of the Fantasycon 2024 image, featuring fire on a black background, the BFS logo and orange and white text. Text reads: Fantasycon 2024 we're part of the programming! Join us at Fantasycon 2024 11-13 October at the Queen at Chester Hotel Day Tickets & Full Weekend tickets are now available from BritishFantasySociety.org

ALT An edited version of the Fantasycon 2024 image, featuring fire on a black background, the BFS logo and orange and white text. Text reads: Fantasycon 2024 we're part of the programming! Join us at Fantasycon 2024 11-13 October at the Queen at Chester Hotel Day Tickets & Full Weekend tickets are now available from BritishFantasySociety.org
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