Convention guests listen to author readings in the packed Balmoral room at Brighton Metropole Hotel.

Convention guests enjoying a book launch presentation in the packed Balmoral room at Brighton Metropole Hotel.

Hiding Under the Leaves book cover shows a badger skeleton and falling autumnal leaves, next to the World Fantasy Convention programme booklets and a Slab Press gift bag lovingly handcrafted by editor extraordinaire Donna Scott.

a “DANGER, rough seas, no swimming, stay well back” sign on pebbly Brighton seafront with ruined pier, crashing waves, and setting sun in the background.

#hidingundertheleaves Halloween folk horror book launch at #wfc2025 Brighton was fab! Cake, wine, readings (& in one case, singing!) &many books were sold &signed. Pleasure to meet Donna & Neil from @theslabpress.bsky.social, fellow authors, & all who came along! Cheers! 🎃 mybook.to/hidingundert...