The SPFBO 11 Cull: Analyzing the Second Wave of Departures

As the calendar turns to the first of May, the literary landscape of the 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) shifts once again. This prestigious competition, a cornerstone of the…

The SPFBO 11 Cull: Narrowing the Field in the World’s Premier Self-Published Fantasy Competition

The annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO), founded by acclaimed author Mark Lawrence, remains the definitive barometer for the indie fantasy scene. As the competition reaches its eleventh iteration, the stakes…

The SPFBO 11 Mid-Spring Cull: Reflections on the Second Wave of Contenders

By the Editorial Team May 1, 2026 As the calendar turns to May, the literary community finds itself deep in the trenches of the 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO).…

The SPFBO 11 Cull: Analyzing the Second Wave of Departures

As the calendar turns to the first of May, the literary landscape of the 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) shifts once again. For the participating authors, readers, and our…

The SPFBO 11 Cull Continues: A Mid-Spring Reckoning in the Self-Published Fantasy Arena

As the calendar turns to the first day of May, the literary world turns its gaze toward the ongoing drama of the 11th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO). For the…

The Everglades’ Viper War: Xander Robin’s ‘The Python Hunt’ Captures the Absurdity of Florida’s Apex Cull

"It’s hours of boredom interrupted by a few minutes of pretty intense adrenaline." This is the assessment of one weary participant in the Florida Python Challenge, an annual, government-sanctioned event…