MAY 25, 2026 – As May draws to a close, so too does the initial phase of Round One for the highly anticipated 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO). With only one week remaining in this pivotal month, the Fantasy-Faction judging panel has announced its "Third Five to Fall," marking another significant milestone in the [&hell
SPFBO 11: The Second Five Books Depart, Highlighting Indie Fantasy’s Diverse Landscape
MAY 1, 2026 – As the calendar turns to May, the eleventh annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO 11) marks another significant milestone in its rigorous evaluation process. Today, the judging panel announces the second cohort of five books that, while showcasing remarkable creativity and potential, will not be advancing further in this year&#
