@mfalfrey
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/
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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Into the Flesh of an Alien World: Scavengers Reign - A Retrospective
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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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Delightfully Delicious in Dungeon: A Cosy Look at the Culinary Magic of Dungeon Meshi
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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.
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.
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!
Burning Lands
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!
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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That was very fun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful animation, compelling action, and great stories ... and one hell of a finale!
"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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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/
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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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-...
Hoggle ain't no one's friend. He looks after himself, like everyone. Hoggle is Hoggle's friend.
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...
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.
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.
@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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Cheers very much! I'm a big fan. Love the Bebop crew.
Pop quiz ... who can name these guys? Wrong answers only.
The main image is of a woman dressed in black, a hood covering and shadowing most of her face apart from her ruby-red lips. She holds a skull in one hand and her other hand hovers over it.
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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always remember ~ YCBWK
(You Could Be Watching Krull)
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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Just don't call him an old toad ...
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1 week until launch.
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...
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."
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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🛸 An epic space adventure with a side of chaos 🛸
If you loved the eccentric humour of Hitchhiker’s Guide, the offbeat charm of The Orville, and the quirky world-building of Discworld, then May Contain Space Pirates is your next obsession.
Get your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/May-Contain-...
Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 1 ... Hold the phone, shut the door, get out of town! OMG what an opening episode! A promising start to a new season. 😃
It's still winter ... which means it's still cold and icy - the perfect time to read my sci-fi body horror Silentium. Go old-school and read under the covers by torch light. It's the only way to stay safe ... Watch the trailer here: mfalfrey.com/works-2/
More cosmic horror emerging from a stellar portal, but close. :)
