Long Story Short: The Official Podcast of The British Fantasy Society

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A podcast celebrating writing and creativity across fantasy, horror, and science-fiction, hosted by authors David Green and Robin CM Duncan.

  1. 3h ago

    BFS Shortcuts Ep-4: Owen and Alvin from Chaptore

    Owen and Alvin from Chaptore are here to explain how they produce music for books with the intent of enhancing the reading experience.      https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Chaptore’s website: https://chaptore.com Interviewed by Robin CM Duncan: https://robincmduncan.com/ Alvin’s desert island disc/artist is LUDWIG GÖRANSSON (OSTs including The Odyssey, Sinners, Tenet, Oppenheimer, and The Mandalorian and Grogu). Owen’s desert island disc is the soundtrack to the film CINEMA PARADISO, by Ennio Morricone (1988), and artist Elliot Smith (yes, that’s two; we noticed). ——— Instagram: @chaptorehq, @alvinroobi.wav

  2. Oct 28

    Long Story Short Ep-41: Not Backing Down, with Hailey Piper

    Robin and BFS online editor Lauren McMenemy speak with Hailey Piper about her latest novel THIS MOVIE DOESN’T END THE WAY WE WANT. Hear about the nature of horror today, the influence of capitalism, writing as archaeology, approaching short fiction and an upcoming tribute to Stephen King, to name but a few topics. https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find out more about Hailey here: https://haileypiper.com …and about Lauren here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/meet-the-bfs-committee-lauren-mcmenemy-pr-marketing-officer/ And Robin’s: https://robincmduncan.com/

  3. Oct 21

    BFS Shortcuts Ep-3: Cleland Smith

    Cleland Smith joins the podcast to talk about her latest novel, BLACK DOE, released in August 2026, which Anna Smith Spark called “Hauntingly beautiful, an exceptional book”, and which ‘someone’ described as “a feminist, Pictish Bourne Ultimatum”. Cleland gracefully navigates our questions, even twisting the ‘infamous’ Question 10 on its head to excellent effect.      https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Cleland’s websites: https://angelacleland.co.uk   &   https://www.clelandsmith.com  Interviewed by Robin CM Duncan: https://robincmduncan.com/ Cleland recommends reading WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN, by E.J. SWIFT (2025) Cleland’s desert island disc, BLACK DOE, by Mary Epworth (2023)      https://maryepworth.bandcamp.com/album/black-doe Cleland (recently) has been writing to THE DARK CRYSTAL soundtracks, original and new (1982, Trevor Jones and 2019, Daniel Pemberton & Samuel Sim), and also referred to WEST WORLD (2016, Ramin Djawadi). Bluesky, @angelacleland.co.uk   -   Instagram, @angelaclelandwriter

  4. Oct 14

    Long Story Short Ep-40: FantasyCon Fight Club, with Jen Williams

    David is joined by "Senny Dreadful" herself, the excellent Jen Williams. In addition to delving into Jen’s latest release, THE SLEEPLESS, they discuss Jen’s approach to writing, her previous books, and of course this episode would not be complete with diving into the subject of gaming, particularly the influence of Dragon Age and Baldur’s Gate III. https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find out more about Jen here: https://www.sennydreadful.co.uk …and @sennydreadful   (Bluesky and Instagram) Visit David’s website: https://www.davidgreenwriter.com/ And Robin’s: https://robincmduncan.com/   Time stamps 01:30 - a BFA winner / cage match! / karaoke 04:10 - Jen’s new book, THE DREAMLESS 05:35 - timescales in publishing / a chapter a day 11:00 - writing two books at once / deadline heat 14:35 - The End of the Series / 3 into 2 does go 18:15 - a new YA duology / the price of paper 24:14 - Katie Bruce reviews ALL HAIL CHAOS and LONG LIVE EVIL, by Sarah Rees Brennan 26:30 - romantic expectations / 3 is a magic number 32:56 - the influence of Dragon Age 41:08 - disaster characters

  5. Oct 7

    BFS Shortcuts Ep-2: Dan Hanly

    Welcome to BFS Shortcuts, Episode #2! Dark Fantasy author Dan Hanly faces our ten-question (really quite cosy) inquisition. This will be Shortcuts' usual 2-weekly release slot, with Long Story Short returning next week (somehow…)! https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Dan's website: https://danhanly.com Interviewed by Robin CM Duncan: https://robincmduncan.com/ Dan was reading: GALAXY IN FLAME, by Ben Counter (The Horus Heresy series, #3) (2006) Dan’s desert island disc, TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN, by Sleep Token (2023) ——— TikTok, @danhanly   -   YouTube, @DanHanly   -   Bluesky, @danhanly.com Instagram, @danhanly   -   Facebook, @dhanly

  6. Sep 30

    BFS Shortcuts Ep-1: Alexandra Beaumont

    A whole new cast! Welcome to BFS Shortcuts; not replacing Long Story Short, but filling those empty weeks in which silence reigns. No longer! Ten set questions introduce authors you may not have read, but should. Found on the same channel as Long Story Short; a short episode every week, alternating with our original format. Kicking us off tomorrow, Alexandra Beaumont faces the questions! https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Alex's website: https://www.folklorefantasybooks.com/ Alex's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/abeaumontwriter/ Interviewed by Robin CM Duncan: https://robincmduncan.com/ Alex was reading: WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST, by Lorraine Wilson Alex was listening to: ONCE WE WERE KINGS, performed by the cast of "Billy Elliot"

  7. Sep 16

    Long Story Short Ep-39: Feeling the Honesty, with Zoe Cunningham

    David and Robin are schooled in the art of filmmaking by Zoe Cunningham, star and producer of looping SF conundrum VOIDANCE (2026) and also of BREAKING INFINITY (2023). Ideas, honesty and hard work are the names of the game. https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find out more about Zoe here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6147111/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Or here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/meet-zoe-cunningham/ Visit David’s website: https://www.davidgreenwriter.com/ And Robin’s: https://robincmduncan.com/   Time stamps 01:55 - Eastercon screening / the Cosmo factor 06:50 - storynomics: film vs print / a question of cons 11:50 - a journey in film 23:17 - sitting in the dark / oops, continuity 26:10 - supersoldiers!! / the height of nonesense 28:35 - hair today… / script is king / Sever-aint-sense 32:20 - Katie Bruce reviews THE SALT ORACLE, by Lorraine Wilson 34:17 - Sever-aint-sense (cntd.) / cup half full 39:25 - watching the detectives / trusting the director 43:25 - make or break / A.I. (not the movie) 51:52 - audience homework 54:05 - what’s next?

  8. Sep 2

    Long Story Short Ep-38: The Worst of Both Worlds, with Lex Croucher

    Robin is joined by Lex Croucher to discuss, among others, their dark academia fantasy novel THE UNMAGICAL LIFE OF BRIAR JONES. We also answer important questions like ‘What type of armour is best worn to a book signing?’ https://britishfantasysociety.org/blog/bfs-podcast-long-story-short/ Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Find out more about Lex here: https://www.lexcroucher.co.uk Visit David’s website: https://www.davidgreenwriter.com/ And Robin’s: https://robincmduncan.com/   Time stamps 02:00 - Lex’s work / a change in direction? 06:30 - A Tale of Two Schools / research / burn the rich 13:30 - Marve’s bit - 1st Ten Pages promo 14:35 - the worst of both worlds / winging it, for fun 21:00 - Shona’s bit 21:32 - a question of magic / well, that’s disappointing 27:15 - ‘classy’ inspirations 30:35 - Katie Bruce reviews THE DEEP AND THE DROWNED, by Ian Green 32:40 - ‘classy’ inspirations (cntd.) / ‘being’ Tamsyn Muir 35:40 - an unplanned sequel / a planned stand-alone 41:55 - Lauren’s bit 42:45 - keeping up appearances / signing your line away 46:25 - dressing up / crossing the convention streams 51:30 - what’s next?

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