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M F Alfrey
@mfalfrey.bsky.social
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Author of Symbionts, The Sixth Dawn, May Contain Space Pirates, and Silentium. Cover artist & illustrator. Lover of SFFH, lifting heavy things and putting them down again, and enjoyer of cheese with blue bits in it. https://mfalfrey.com/
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The Hunt Evolves: Why ‘Not My Predator’ Misses the Point

A fan-first look at every Predator iteration, how the hunts have changed, and why embracing difference keeps the Yautja mythos alive.

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December 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Into the Flesh of an Alien World: Scavengers Reign - A Retrospective
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December 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Narrative Authority and Perspective in Fantasy: Story-Driven and Character-Driven Worldbuilding in Tolkien and Pratchett
A Brief Essay
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December 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Delightfully Delicious in Dungeon: A Cosy Look at the Culinary Magic of Dungeon Meshi
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Eat, Slay, Love: Why Delicious in Dungeon is the Comfort Food Anime We Needed
This series is based on the Manga of the same name also known as Dungeon Meshi (ダンジョン飯), written and inked by Ryoko Kui. Kimiko Ueno wrote the anime, and the animation was done by Studio Trigger. T…
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December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Here's more on the #SPSFC 4 winner Saint Elspeth by @wickwelker.bsky.social and the top 6 books.

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Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.
The cover of the novel Saint Elspeth by Wick Welker. In a sky lit an apocalyptic shade of orange, an ovoid ship hovers over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
August 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Awesome! A new arrival has burst onto our screens and it's a very welcome addition to the xeno universe - loved the first two episodes. Spot on Noah Hawely & Co!
August 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Burning Lands
August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Every Friday, we meet a member of the BFS and peer deep into their soul (or, at least, a form they filled out). Join us as we chat with @jrberkeley.bsky.social about asking important and necessary questions through SFF.

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On a black background with flourishes of red dots and lines is the text: Meet the BFS members! John Berkeley. John is pictured in the centre: he is a white man with long brown hair. He wears a black t-shirt while standing in front of a book case and holds up a copy of the anthology I Want That Twink Obliterated!
July 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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That was very fun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful animation, compelling action, and great stories ... and one hell of a finale!
June 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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"Conan, what is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to squeeze out some sweet sword poses."
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May 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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The Sixth Dawn and Other Stories - Amidst the chaos of war, a young boy finds refuge not in the form of a stronghold, nor a hero, but in a book. A book full of folktales and legends of his world of Seodan. Lore the warlord Emlok wishes to purge forever.
Visit site: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
May 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Frost giants … The multiverse’s majestic snowmen, sculpted by angry blizzards and given a fondness for hurling boulders, and treating glaciers like beanbags.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Regency England, and like every young lady approaching womanhood, Kirin is gifted her very own unicorn, yet Kirin cannot help but sense a looming cloud in her future; a cloud that takes the form of the forever-young Unicorn Master.
Short story: mfalfrey.com/the-unicorn-...
April 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Hoggle ain't no one's friend. He looks after himself, like everyone. Hoggle is Hoggle's friend.
April 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A slori. From my world of Seodan. Large and temperamental, though, with some training and a lot of patience can become a loyal steed. Great over rocky and uneven terrain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnk...
April 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Silentium an action-packed military SF gore-fest - a struggling haulage crew and a squad of delinquent marines find themselves hurled together in a gruelling fight for survival beneath the ice.
April 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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@mfalfrey.bsky.social—known for his creepy crawlies & body horror novels—looks at what makes a creature truly fearsome, how you can create your own. It features the author’s own artwork, showing how he developed the monsters in his novel Silentium.

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A grotesque, bald human-like figure in a white singlet has hands up as claws, tongue lolling out of the mouth, and bugged-out yellowed eyes.
April 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Pop quiz ... who can name these guys? Wrong answers only.
March 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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In this final instalment of @stephellis.bsky.social's conversations with women horror writers over 50, she asks about experiences of ageism, feelings of isolation, and what the indie horror industry can do to better support these writers.

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March 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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always remember ~ YCBWK

(You Could Be Watching Krull)
March 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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A little cosy something ... In this fantasy mini audio serial, Torgon the barbarian finds himself on an epic quest that will change his life, and his world, forever.
Fairycakes might be involved …
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March 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Just don't call him an old toad ...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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1 week until launch.
March 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Here's a little cozy fantasy for y'all. Part 1 of a complete 4 part audio serial. Not much happens in Ensum. Which is how Edith likes it. So, when a mysterious stranger disrupts her quiet tavern with promises of fantastical, magical gifts, she’s none too happy about it. mfalfrey.com/all-is-in-th...
March 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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It's that time of the month when I should really mention my books... I've been too busy to do any promo so far in March (and yes, the book sales have suffered for it!)!

But if you're enjoying the (excellent) new season of Wheel of Time, you might like these...

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Promo image showing the 4 book in the Empire of Ruin series (In Solitude's Shadow, Path of War, Beyond Sundered Seas and At Eternity's Gates) that reads: "Enjoying Wheel of Time Season 3? Try this British Fantasy Award nominated completed series. Epic fantasy with a modern twist. Neurodiverse characters, sweeping scope with found family and queer relationships."
March 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM