William Shakespeare did not write the plays that carry his name. He couldn't have done. A simple boy from the Shires, with a basic education and who never left England - how could he have written such lyrical, thought-provoking material? My article presents facts which dispute the traditional perceptions and proves the real author of literature's greatest works.

Author collaboration can be powerful. Based on experiences from our Realm Raiders project, I've written how we've grown as writers and enjoyed ourselves in the process. We've inspired each other, discovered things we didn't think we could do and learned from one another. The result is enormous satisfaction for a project that's brought pride and personal growth.

What were the sparks of inspiration that drove me to write? The answer lies in 1950/60s speculative fiction and the fire it ignited.