This reminds me I should really get back to regular posting so you can hear my side of the adventures with @clhellisen.bsky.social

Now having possibly the most disgusting but perfectly Scottish slushy with tequila margarita with @bibliofi.bsky.social

Book cover for The Shape of Monsters by CL Hellisen - the background is a deep red wall paper that looks like forest, and the title sits between the pronged antlers of a deer filled with the starry void.

In September, The Shape of Monsters will be out in hardcover!

I love that Tor went with "Will magic bind them or set them free?" as a longline.

If you know my writing, you know that magic is definitely gonna fuck them up, either way....

Watch me struggle to pronounce the word horror.... Too many Rs!

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Part 1 We asked some of our authors what their goals were for the Edinburgh SFF April write in ... Look out for part two to see how they got on. #writing #authorgram ... 3 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on April 13, 2026: "Part 1 We asked some of our authors what their goals were for the Edinburgh SFF April write in ... Look out for part two to see how they got o...

We asked some of our authors what their goals were for the Edinburgh SFF April Write-In...

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Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Yesterday was one of our favourite events our Write in. 20+ writers, all working on their WIPs throughout the day. With both organised writing sprints and general time t... 5 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on April 12, 2026: "Yesterday was one of our favourite events our Write in. 20+ writers, all working on their WIPs throughout the day. With both organised writing ...

Curious what one of our write-ins consists of…?

Here’s a sneak peek reel from yesterday’s excellent session —

8 writing sprints to focus on projects (with plenty of coffee and chat between)

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#writingcommunity

Five outstanding authors we’re also honoured are part of the ESFF community 🎉

We are planning a brand new Cymera Masterclass, which will take place in-person in the days leading up to our 2026 Festival (Wed 3-Fri 5 June).

As this would be a new addition to the Festival, we're keen to gauge interest. Find out more & to express your interest here: forms.gle/TXwtqbSq8Hrz...

Photo by Jenni Coutts. Two people stand holding glass hexagons with writing on them - the BSFA Awards. From left to right: Neil Williamson is a balding white male with a grey beard and wearing a blue plaid shirt. E.M. Faulds is a short-haired brunette wearing a black zipped top.

Photo by Meghan Ellis. A man stands behind a podium in front of a screen that reads "and the winner is... Blood in the Bricks". The man is Neil Williamson, a balding white male with a grey beard and wearing a blue plaid shirt.

Photo by Meghan Ellis. A woman stands behind a podium in front of a screen that reads "and the winner is... Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike". E.M. Faulds is a short-haired brunette wearing a black zipped top.

Photo by Jenni Coutts, a group photo of most of the BSFA award winners standing on a stage with a powerpoint presentation in the background.

Huge congratulations to E.M. Faulds and Neil Williamson on last night's BSFA Awards! E.M. won Best Short Fiction for 'Godzilla as a Young Man...', while Neil won Best Collection for editing Blood In The Bricks. A GSFWC double-header! What a night!

@neilwilliamson.bsky.social @bethkesh.bsky.social

Congratulations!

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "If you are at @iridescence_2026 this weekend keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! Justin Lee Anderson Saturday, 4 April 2026 12... 21 likes, 9 comments - edinburghsff on April 2, 2026: "If you are at @iridescence_2026 this weekend keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! Justin Lee Anderson...

If you are at @easterconuk.bsky.social this weekend, keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! 🚀🐉

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CYMERA

Grab your early bird weekend pass for this year's @cymerafestival.co.uk before time runs out.

One of my favourite genre literary events in the writing year, and all the better for being nearly on my doorstep

www.cymerafestival.co.uk

A graphic showing headhsots of Neil and Rhiannon and the covers on their books HOME SICK and THE PACKET against a moody grey background of misty trees. Around them is the text: GLASGOW Waterstones Argyle St. Rhiannon Grist & Neil Williamson chaired by Rebecca Wojturska TUESDAY 14 JULY 7PM.

Calling Glasgow horror fans 🪓

@neilwilliamson.bsky.social and I will be at @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social on July 14th to chat about HOME SICK and THE PACKET.

It's still a way off, but tickets are available now for all you early birds ->

www.waterstones.com/events/chill...

It's been a weekend of writer filled madness without a single word written. Tomorrow there will be words!

I love them. I have many haunting corners of my house.

GameEngineStart Podcast - Who Gave Tangrowth a PHD? This week... Pokopia, Marathon, The Séance at Blake Manor... and more!

New podcast!

This week... Pokopia, Marathon, The Séance at Blake Manor... and more!

A reminder that our Greene Door Project is open until the end of this month!

Guidelines to apply can be found via our website: greeneheaton.co.uk/the-greene-d...

A note on the use of AI in submissions to Greene & Heaton:

Transworld acquires debut Cold War horror novel by Benedict Anning Transworld, a division of Penguin Random House UK, has acquired Atomic Coffin, the debut novel by Benedict Anning.

Atomic Coffin by @benedictanning.bsky.social

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If Philip K Dick and Stephen King had a lovechild at the height of Cold War tensions, it would look something like this book.

GET THIS ONE ON YOUR TBRs

Trust me

Edinburgh pals! You can now pick up a copy of the Cat's Eyes zine, a tale of a lonely cat in space written by me, illustrated by @ceciliabennett.bsky.social from our friends at @typewronger.bsky.social! ✨️🐈🚀

2026 Prize — CYMERA

The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.

Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize

The Greene Door Project is back! We are delighted to be reopening our Greene Door mentoring scheme for writers from underrepresented backgrounds.

Closing 27th March 2026 📗🚪

More details on how to apply can be found on our website:
greeneheaton.co.uk/the-greene-d...

Lets Play: Librarian's Apprentice - Part 4 | Fiona Leslie Get more from Fiona Leslie on Patreon

Part 4 of my Librarian's Apprentice Lets play is now live...

www.patreon.com/posts/148673...

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Join us in celebrating the release of Wildewood by @jessthornebooks available from @secondskybooks You don’t need to run, my beloved. Not anymore. It’s time to come home ... 1 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on January 8, 2026: "Join us in celebrating the release of Wildewood by @jessthornebooks available from @secondskybooks You don’t need to run, my beloved. Not anymo...

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Lets Play: Librarian's Apprentice - Part 3 | Fiona Leslie Get more from Fiona Leslie on Patreon

After a short break for Christmas I am back with my let's play of The Librarian's Apprentice

We left Emily as she was entering the Hall of the Watchers. Will they be helpful in her journey or pose more questions than answers.

Read for free on my Patreon.

www.patreon.com/posts/147483...

Favourite games:
A must is Blood on the clocktower.

I loved the Librarian's Apprentice by @almostbedtime.bsky.social so much I have started running an interactive game on my Patreon (free membership).

Blue prince was a masterful game that managed to quiet my mind.

Book covers for various books - text as text in main message

Favourite reads:
Automatic noodle by @annaleen.bsky.social

When the moon hits your eye by @scalzi.com

Secrets of the first school by T.L Huchu

Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff

Photos of Fiona at various events - text as text in main message

Here are a moments from 2025:
Signing with @greeneandheaton.bsky.social was a big moment.

Chairing the wonderful @misterkristoff.bsky.social

Storytelling @bloodontheclocktower.com for @cymerafestival.co.uk and @ancientrobotgames.bsky.social

Playing @bridgecommand.bsky.social with my family.

Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026 | Fiona Leslie Get more from Fiona Leslie on Patreon

I have written a little post about my 2025 and hopes for 2026 ... You can read it here....

www.patreon.com/posts/147159...

I adore compile, my husband and I spent a very lovely holiday, this summer, sitting in a brewery in Belgium playing it (when I should have been editing my novel). I bought him vol 2 for Christmas and again whiled away hours playing it. I hope you enjoy.