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Dr Kevan Manwaring

@bardicacademic.bsky.social

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Prize-winning author, speaker, & lecturer. Course Leader (MA Creative Writing, Arts University Bournemouth). Research: Fantasy and Ecocriticism. Editor of the BFS Journal. #BBC #Routledge #Palgrave #TheBritishLibrary #TheHistoryPress #LittleToller

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Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 25

The hour is late, but a glimmer of light remains in the gloaming. We need stories that address the severe challenges of our time while providing the vital vitamin of hope. Stories of fierce beauty, courage, and defiance.

Welcome to Goldendark.

FFI: goldendatk.co.uk

#publishing #thrutopian #books

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 13d

A talk about my new non-fiction book, The Nature of Fantasy. Hope you can come along to the talk I am giving on it at Arts University Bournemouth. Open and free to all.

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The Nature of Fantasy

Book Launch & Talk by Dr Kevan Manwaring (Programme Leader, MA Creative Writing)

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Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 13d

I have 4 books coming out this autumn from different publishers (Routledge; The History Press; Goldendark), 5 if you include the Journal I edit for The British Fantasy Society (special issue on 'War in Fantasy' due out in Dec). #writer #publishing #writingcommunity #fantasy #ecology #poetry #fiction

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Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 16d

Published on Monday 22nd September with a special launch showcase featuring poets and musicians. My new poetry collection, Erth Praze, celebrates the natural world and our place within it.

#poetry #nature #ecology #environment #landscape

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 16d

Published 23rd September! The culmination of lots and lots of hard work, and a lifetime of reading and writing Fantasy. It is good to see it finally in the light of day. Free Open Lecture on 21st October at Arts University Bournemouth about the themes of the book.

Register here: lnkd.in/e8WmyBZs

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Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 18d

My book on The Nature of Fantasy is launched today!

Lots and lots of hard work. A lifetime of reading and writing Fantsy. Good for it to see the light of day.

#fantasy #academic #research #bookopening #publication #routledge #ecology #nature

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · 25d

The proof has arrived!

#fantasy #publishing #apocalypse #norsemythology #vikings #bikers #ragnarok #thrutopia #climatecrisis

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Sep 4

Announcing the launch of my new Fantasy novel, Thunder Road - a kick-ass adventure story, a Viking/Biker mash-up, and a thrutopian thrillride. It is published on 29th October here in Dorset with live rock music & book-themed cocktails. Are ready to Ragnarok?

#fantasy #fiction

FFI: goldendark.co.uk

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Sep 1

The hour is late ... Welcome to Goldendark.

#publishing #ecology #environment #climatecrisis #fantasy
#sciencefiction #speculativefiction #ecofiction

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Aug 1

Here is the reveal of the banner for Goldendark.

#publishing #smallpress #fantasy #sciencefiction #weirdfiction

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 28

Some of my poetry books from over the last three decades.

#poetry #publishing #writing

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

The latest issue in my role as editor. Packed full of great content! Join the British Fantasy Society and get your greens today!

#fantasy #writing #publishing

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

Book Launch!

#poetry #nature #ecology #dorset #earth #environment

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

My first 2 issues as editor.

#fantasy #writing #publishing

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thanks Anders

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

To stop bots

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 7

A sample of the amazing artwork created by Luke Oram for the Lob Barleycorn strip we co-created, which was published last month by The British Fantasy Society.

Can you spot the sources we based 'The Guizers' on here?

#folklore #comics #mythology

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 3

The first Lob Barleycorn strip has now been published in the BFS Journal. Written by me and illustrated by Luke Oram.

#comics #art #fantasy #folklore #mythology

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jul 3

Cover reveal! My research monograph for Routledge, The Ecological Imaginary in Literature and Other Media, is published this September.

Pre-order your copy direct from Routledge for a discount:
lnkd.in/eGtZ_PA7

#publishing #research #ecology #fantasy #writing #environment #nature #academia #ref

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jun 13

My new piece on walking the River Bride, Dorset, has now been published by the brilliant Little Toller press. I hope you enjoy & feel inspired to join us for the peaceful protest at Bridehead organised by Right to Roam on July 5th. See their site for details.

www.littletoller.co.uk/the-clearing...

Walking the Bride by Kevan Manwaring

In this new essay for The Clearing Kevan Manwaring takes a long walk along the permissive footpath soon to be closed to the public, and considers the power of rivers.

www.littletoller.co.uk

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Jun 10

@rjbarker.bsky.social Hi RJ, want to be featured in the next issue of the BFS Journal? I am looking for authors to interview for my series, 'In Conversation With...'

Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Apr 25

A reading of my article by the brilliant Robin Duncan for the British Fantasy Society. Written as part of my PhD at the University of Leicester it draws upon extensive field research in the Scottish Borders. #folklore #Scotland #mythology #ballad #literature #research #fairy
youtu.be/JRNRZhxQ5Cs?...

Kevan Manwaring - Borderlands: Fairy and Liminality in the Scottish Lowlands

YouTube video by British Fantasy Society

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Dr Kevan Manwaring @bardicacademic.bsky.social · Mar 30

You are cordially invited to the virtual launch party for BFS Journal #26! Join us on midsummer night around the digital hearth for an evening of literary celebration as we unveil our latest issue.
#fantasy #ecology #nature #literature #academic
Register FREE here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/bfs-journa...

BFS Journal #26 Midsummer Launch Showcase

Join us for the BFS Journal #26 Midsummer Launch Showcase where we'll celebrate the newest issue with readings, performances, and more!

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