Prolific speculative fiction author, Simon Kewin, took time out from his writing to talk about his work, his methods and routines as we try to fit everything around my silly W.R.I.T.E. acronym.

In W.R.I.T.E. with the mega-dynamic HL Tinsley, we talk about the thrill of being an #indieauthor and the opportunities it brings. Plus, inspirations, routines and curating a popular platform for independent creatives!

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.

The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to our mythological creatures. Their stories are everywhere and in large numbers. I believe it may be down to the length of our history as a nation, plenty of time to forge lots of legends! I discovered this wealth after researching the topic in preparation for my next novel. The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane  is about a bra

A writer's inspiration can be an elusive thing. Where does it come from? Here are some of the triggers from famous authors plus suggestions.