Simon Kewin

New to my books? I write intelligent sci-fi & fantasy: big ideas, intricate world-building and high-stakes adventures - all with humanity and empathy at their core. Get free books and updates at: simonkewin.co.uk/newsletter/

Signing the contract for my what-the-hell-is-going-on Fantasy story, Random Encounters, which will be appearing in Winter of Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Volume 2. There's a Kickstarter, with a share of the earnings going to the 12 authors - so, you know, there's that. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sci...

My magic realist story The Day The Books Left has been reprinted by The Ones Behind the Bookshelves. Should the mood take you, you can read it for free at theonesbehindthebook... #magicrealism #amwriting

“They warned us repeatedly about sex and about drugs but no-one ever mentioned logarithms.” — Simon Kewin in EARTHWORKS first published in NEMONYMOUS TWO (2002) A classic story, I feel, and, in hindsight, an inspiring message for our times today. @simonkewin.co.uk

I don't know, you wait ages for a short story acceptance, and then three come along at once! This is a cool one - an alt-history fantasy story set in the Witchfinder universe. Woo!

Delighted to have another sci-fi story accepted for dramatization by the mighty @cbdroege.bsky.social (Manawaker Studios).

New to writing/publishing? My latest Writers Block article offers lessons learned by other #authors - just a little too late! Advice delivered via hindsight! www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/ #writingcommunity #booktok #authorsky #writers #indieauthors #selfpublishing

My sci-fi short story Climbing Olympus has been reprinted by Fabula Argentea. It's a free read at: fabulaargentea.com/i... As they say, "This wonderfully resonant piece combines multiple emotions with the strength and courage of the human spirit." #scifi amwriting

Last call for novella submissions! We have three spots left! Submissions will be closing tomorrow (September 26th) at 11am EST. #authors #writers #booksky forms.gle/DBM6MPYwQd6e...

Picture taken on my run this evening. Definitely not an excuse to stop!

Fenodyree ... Moddey Dhoo ... Mooinjer veggey - there are so many cool mythical creatures in the stories of the Isle of Man, the island I come from. I really should write some stories about them all... en.wikipedia.org/wik... #fantasy #amwriting

Just had a rejection email from an agent for a book that was published six months ago. They held onto the manuscript for two full years. Bless.

10,000 words into The Road to the Stars. Always feels like the moment when the story stops messing around pretending to be a short story or a novella and gets into its stride. #scifi #booksky #amwriting

I’m writing this handy piece of software for generating banner images from my book covers for social media posts, and that’s definitely not prevarication when I should be writing.

Not going to lie, there are days as a writer when you just feel like you’re bashing your head against a wall. A strong, well-made, utterly indifferent wall.

Oh. Okay, I won’t then.

Congratulations @simonkewin.co.uk - our winner! See his entry below! Better luck next time - @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social @derek-power-author.bsky.social @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social @keithwdickinson.bsky.social #writingcommunity #indieauthor #booksky

On Sunday, our esteemed membership will vote (in the hallowed manner) for the best 250 word story inspired by our picture of a magical portal. The winner will be hoisted onto shoulders, paraded and lauded. Celebration will ensue. Watch the skies! (Well, social media platforms). #writingcommunity

Sci/fi WIP The Road to the Stars (The Möbius Sequence part ∞) reaches 5000 words! So maybe only 100,000 to go. I can do that. Most of the words will be “and” and “the” and stuff, right? #scifi

Been working on my Linktree, and I quite like how it looks now: linktr.ee/SimonKewin I don't know, maybe I don't need a full-on web site anymore. Not sure why it mentions X, though. I never use X.

So, the exciting novel news! I sent off the prequel to The Twisted Road (The Infinite Road) to @elsewhen.press - and they like it and want to publish it. Woo! We've just signed contracts, so at some point, The Möbius Sequence part 0 will be appearing. #scifi #sciencefiction

I was lucky enough to see the solar eclipse the other day. Here’s one of the photos I took, showing the solar corona, and (the red dot at nine o’clock), a solar prominence. It was a completely awe-inspiring experience. For a moment, I forgot everything and just thought, THERE’S A HOLE IN THE SKY!

Exciting novel news incoming!

My 28th short story submission to one of the big fantasy magazines, my 28th rejection. I can’t decide if I’m being admirably persistent or I’m just wasting my time with them.

So, anything much on TV tonight?

Ah, the return of Only Connect. The world suddenly makes a little more sense.

I’m a bit confused about Count Binface. Is that bin his face or some sort of helmet he has to wear while on Earth?

To be fair to farage, he will be fighting this by-election against the establishment - just the establishment of Sigma IX, home world of @countbinface.bsky.social.

Writing an Office of the Witchfinder General short story revolving around the rare books store at the British Library - while sitting in the Rare Books Reading Room of the British Library. It’s a lovely place. I like it here.

The Eye Collectors - The Office of the Witchfinder General #1. Books 1-4 now available. "If you enjoyed Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London series or the Dresden Files, then you’ll enjoy this one.” - British Fantasy Society @elsewhen.press #booksky #fantasy #writing books2read.com/TheEyeCollec...

Delighted to spot this blue plaque on a church wall in York this weekend. She’s someone I would have loved to meet. 🏳️‍🌈

Wordle 1,823 6/6* ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 ⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Phew.

"If you’re a fan of Alastair Reynolds’ Chasm City or James S.A. Corey’s gritty Expanse, The Twisted Road will feel right at home." A murder mystery, a political thriller set against humanity's push to the stars. @elsewhen.press #booksky #sciencefiction #writing books2read.com/TheTwistedRoad

I like that I can vote on which wildlife should appear on new English banknotes. My only problem is the Pine Marten. As a member of the local monitoring group, I’m beginning to think the creatures are entirely mythical. app.keysurvey.co.uk/f/41844465/6...

"No day without a line" was the mantra of James McNeill Whistler. He was talking about art, but it’s excellent advice for the writer, too.

In Nottingham and I keep seeing buses going to Rivendell. Should I get on one?

Today is my 10th anniversary of starting Parkrun. I can’t think of a single thing I’ve done that has been of more benefit to my physical and mental health. Wish I was quicker though.

Having completed a draft of The Infinite Road in my #scifi Möbius Sequence, I figured I’d take the summer off before starting work on the third and final volume. So, yep, I started writing it yesterday.

I see my books there!

In just 48 hours, we'll be bringing all this indie awesomeness to #Shrewsbury. We can't wait to see you there! We'll be going a bit quieter over the next 48 hours as we make final preparations. It's been a long time coming...but SPOTLIGHT INDIE LIVE IS ALMOST HERE!

Phew, that's the prequel to The Twisted Road - The Infinite Road - completed* and sent off to my publisher. I hope they like it; I'm delighted with how it turned out. The Möbius Sequence #scifi * until, you know, edits

The new/last series of The Boys is as glorious as ever. I do slightly worry trump believers think it’s a documentary though.

Our bags are packed, the banners are ready, the books are towering and it's almost time for Spotlight Indie Live! FOUR DAYS TO GO. Is it Saturday yet? #Shrewsbury

If they can find planets with 3 suns then maybe we’re looking at the central world in the Triple Stars Trilogy. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Redrafting/editing my current scifi novel. Is it wrong to be enjoying something I wrote so much?