Clive Simpson
@cliftop.bsky.social
Debut novel #FloodWatersDown coming Spring 2026 – a powerful exploration of survival, resistance & moral collapse in a world undone by climate catastrophe. Freelance journalist & Editor of ROOM Space Journal. Publishing consultant. 🔗 clivesimpson.co.uk
A picture speaks a thousand words - in this case 95,000 of them.
Great to see The Sentient Ones by @authorbnugent.bsky.social in shops this week alongside other newly published books.
It's a stand out cover for a chilling everyday tale of AI rule.
#booksky #author #scifi #AI #debut #publishing
Great to see The Sentient Ones by @authorbnugent.bsky.social in shops this week alongside other newly published books.
It's a stand out cover for a chilling everyday tale of AI rule.
#booksky #author #scifi #AI #debut #publishing
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A picture speaks a thousand words - in this case 95,000 of them.
Great to see The Sentient Ones by @authorbnugent.bsky.social in shops this week alongside other newly published books.
It's a stand out cover for a chilling everyday tale of AI rule.
#booksky #author #scifi #AI #debut #publishing
Great to see The Sentient Ones by @authorbnugent.bsky.social in shops this week alongside other newly published books.
It's a stand out cover for a chilling everyday tale of AI rule.
#booksky #author #scifi #AI #debut #publishing
Alguém quer um galão?
Luz Beach Cafe no Algarve - um dos meus favoritos.
Espero voltar lá em breve!
Luz Beach Cafe no Algarve - um dos meus favoritos.
Espero voltar lá em breve!
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Alguém quer um galão?
Luz Beach Cafe no Algarve - um dos meus favoritos.
Espero voltar lá em breve!
Luz Beach Cafe no Algarve - um dos meus favoritos.
Espero voltar lá em breve!
Phenomenal day at Vellichor Books in Stoke on Trent for the launch of The Sentient Ones. Lots of visitors and press coverage - and great to support an indie bookshop who were brilliant hosts.
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Phenomenal day at Vellichor Books in Stoke on Trent for the launch of The Sentient Ones. Lots of visitors and press coverage - and great to support an indie bookshop who were brilliant hosts.
Excellent book launch today in Stoke on Trent for The Sentient Ones!
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Excellent book launch today in Stoke on Trent for The Sentient Ones!
Congratulations @authorbnugent.bsky.social - today’s the day!
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations @authorbnugent.bsky.social - today’s the day!
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
“Read it as a warning. Or a prophecy. Either way, the future is watching.”
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“Read it as a warning. Or a prophecy. Either way, the future is watching.”
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
‘Midnight at the Oasis’ - a typical nighttime view from one of the artificial beaches on Dubai’s The Palm.
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
‘Midnight at the Oasis’ - a typical nighttime view from one of the artificial beaches on Dubai’s The Palm.
Can space activities ever be truly sustainable? Day 2 of 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris kicks off with an interestingly titled panel ‘Back to the Future’. I’m here for ROOM Space Journal.
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Can space activities ever be truly sustainable? Day 2 of 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris kicks off with an interestingly titled panel ‘Back to the Future’. I’m here for ROOM Space Journal.
Attending the 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris today - sinister-looking camera for the live broadcast has been lurking beside me all day. Reminded me of a modern version of War of the Worlds!
October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Attending the 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris today - sinister-looking camera for the live broadcast has been lurking beside me all day. Reminded me of a modern version of War of the Worlds!
The colours and light of autumn.
October 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The colours and light of autumn.
Calling all sci-fi enthusaists.
The machines have risen… and the resistance starts in Stoke-on-Trent!
Join Brendan Nugent at Vellichor Books on Saturday, 8 November (12–4pm) for the official launch of his chilling near-future thriller.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #BookLaunch #AIThriller #StokeonTrent
The machines have risen… and the resistance starts in Stoke-on-Trent!
Join Brendan Nugent at Vellichor Books on Saturday, 8 November (12–4pm) for the official launch of his chilling near-future thriller.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #BookLaunch #AIThriller #StokeonTrent
October 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Calling all sci-fi enthusaists.
The machines have risen… and the resistance starts in Stoke-on-Trent!
Join Brendan Nugent at Vellichor Books on Saturday, 8 November (12–4pm) for the official launch of his chilling near-future thriller.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #BookLaunch #AIThriller #StokeonTrent
The machines have risen… and the resistance starts in Stoke-on-Trent!
Join Brendan Nugent at Vellichor Books on Saturday, 8 November (12–4pm) for the official launch of his chilling near-future thriller.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #BookLaunch #AIThriller #StokeonTrent
Goldfinches queuing up to use the feeder after the winds from Storm Amy died down this afternoon.
October 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Goldfinches queuing up to use the feeder after the winds from Storm Amy died down this afternoon.
Looking forward to being at #LincolnBookFestival today for the launch of 'The Waters May Come' by Lincoln's Amy Lilwall at #LarkBooks.
Aptly, the season’s first named UK storm - Storm Amy - is forecast to break the same evening.
Art, life and weather in poetic alignment!
Aptly, the season’s first named UK storm - Storm Amy - is forecast to break the same evening.
Art, life and weather in poetic alignment!
October 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Looking forward to being at #LincolnBookFestival today for the launch of 'The Waters May Come' by Lincoln's Amy Lilwall at #LarkBooks.
Aptly, the season’s first named UK storm - Storm Amy - is forecast to break the same evening.
Art, life and weather in poetic alignment!
Aptly, the season’s first named UK storm - Storm Amy - is forecast to break the same evening.
Art, life and weather in poetic alignment!
Colourful Nepalese prayer flags marking the dizzy height of 8 m above sea level in our Lincolnshire garden.
September 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Colourful Nepalese prayer flags marking the dizzy height of 8 m above sea level in our Lincolnshire garden.
Just in from the printer – the exciting new issue of ROOM Space Journal!
September 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just in from the printer – the exciting new issue of ROOM Space Journal!
September 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A peek at one of my bookshelves for #booksky - mmm, think J.G. Ballard is an influence.
But notice the imposter with a blue spine?
It’s a proof copy of exciting debut novel by @authorbnugent.bsky.social - due for release this autumn.
Give him a follow for some exciting posts. #sci-fi #author
But notice the imposter with a blue spine?
It’s a proof copy of exciting debut novel by @authorbnugent.bsky.social - due for release this autumn.
Give him a follow for some exciting posts. #sci-fi #author
September 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A peek at one of my bookshelves for #booksky - mmm, think J.G. Ballard is an influence.
But notice the imposter with a blue spine?
It’s a proof copy of exciting debut novel by @authorbnugent.bsky.social - due for release this autumn.
Give him a follow for some exciting posts. #sci-fi #author
But notice the imposter with a blue spine?
It’s a proof copy of exciting debut novel by @authorbnugent.bsky.social - due for release this autumn.
Give him a follow for some exciting posts. #sci-fi #author
A sky of mixed emotions - just about sums up the day on so many fronts.
September 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A sky of mixed emotions - just about sums up the day on so many fronts.
Farage got absolutely shredded in the US yesterday - a total free speech hypocrite and a traitor to his position as a British MP.
On this basis his Reform UK Ltd party will do well to survive until the next election let alone win it.
On this basis his Reform UK Ltd party will do well to survive until the next election let alone win it.
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Farage got absolutely shredded in the US yesterday - a total free speech hypocrite and a traitor to his position as a British MP.
On this basis his Reform UK Ltd party will do well to survive until the next election let alone win it.
On this basis his Reform UK Ltd party will do well to survive until the next election let alone win it.