Author Spotlight: Brian Terence on sci-fi, short fiction, networking, and sharpening his craft.

Join us for an chat with speculative fiction author Brian Terence, where he shares insights into writing classic sci-fi, the appeal of short fiction, and the value of manuscript assessments. Discover his approach to networking in the writing world, his rationale for submitting to competitions and magazines, and how he sharpens his craft as an indie author.

Stories from the North – A Night Out with the Cumbrian Book Crowd

A joyful reflection on the Lakeland Book of the Year Awards 2025 — celebrating Cumbrian writers, books about Cumbria, and the region’s rich literary community. Highlights include local authors, publishing diversity, and the importance of nurturing young creative voices.

Indie authors:  why not tell your story as an after-dinner speech?

After delivering my first after-dinner speech to a local Rotary Club, I discovered the power of sharing our indie publishing journeys. Learn how indie authors can inspire communities by stepping up to tell their story.

Talking to an editor: enrichment for all!

Apparently, talking to me is ‘enriching’! I’ve just come off a Zoom call with the student newspaper group at Notre Dame College in Leeds. I was invited along to talk about my job as an editor. What I really wanted to do was to set my job in context and to show the Year 12sContinue reading “Talking to an editor: enrichment for all!”