Clive Simpson

"A Reform UK council leader moaned about Eurostar not stopping at two train stations - but didn’t mention that a major reason they don’t is down to Brexit. The cross-channel train service used to stop at both Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International stations in Kent."

'As a writer immersed in my own climate-themed speculative fiction, I found Smith’s candour and insight both reassuring and unsettling.' This write-up is INCREDIBLE and really thought-provoking! Please do pop over and read it!

Thanks so much Clive for this! "Smith’s approach stands out because she doesn’t just pose ethical dilemmas – she drills deep into their human consequences. Her dystopias aren’t all towering glass & techno-doom, they’re rooted in the mess & pain of family, grief, ambition & love."

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful, inspiring (and complimentary!) review, Clive. I really liked your interpretations of the talk and your own musings on the nature of speculative fiction and how your own writing is influenced. Much appreciated!

An inspiring talk at the recent #NewarkBookFestival by @evecsmith @OrendaBooks was 'write' up my dystopian speculative fiction street in so many ways. Read more here👇 simcomm.blogspot.com/2025/07/deadly…

What if the cure for ageing became humanity’s next dystopia? An inspiring talk at the recent #NewarkBookFestival by @evecsmith @OrendaBooks was 'write' up my street. Read more on my blog post👇 simcomm.blogspot.com/2025/07/deadly…

Gary O’ Donoghue interviewing Trump. Points out Parlt isn’t sitting in Sep at the time of his visit and actually asks if he’d like it specially recalled so he (Trump) can address it. This is the BBC involving itself in the politics around a state visit. Surely this is not ok?

Sea level around the UK is rising faster than the global average - which worsens the impact of coastal flooding. Not good news for low lying parts of Lincolnshire. #FloodWatersDown theguardian.com/environment/20…

DEADLY SECRETS & DYSTOPIAN FEARS Yesterday I had the joy of chatting to authors @evecsmith & @evaaegisdottir for @NewarkBookFest Eve Smith is unsurpassed as a writer of superb terrifying/compelling speculative thrillers, that engage with an increasingly uncertain world. Eva…

Lincolnshire gave its soul away in the Brexit referendum so the county is inextricably linked to the insidious Farage. Reform will sweep across the flat countryside as surely as the rising seas of climate change will do the same. Neither seem stopable. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Fascinating morning @NewarkBookFest today with authors @evecsmith and @evaaegisdottir talking about their exciting new books. Nice to meet their publisher @OrendaBooks too. Love the #dystopian #speculativefiction genre!

Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds theguardian.com/environment/20…

Thousands meet their MPs to show huge demand for climate action theguardian.com/environment/20…

Another #Brexit curve ball - this time it's orbital... My take from #EUSpaceForum in Brussels last week on what the new #EUSpaceAct might mean for UK space industry. No room for "constructive ambiguity". See my blog for more - simcomm.blogspot.com/2025/07/post-b…

The US is being destroyed Trump by Trump - and it stinks.

After the second heatwave in a matter of weeks, one can only marvel at the idiocy of politicians like Badenoch, Farage, and Trump in attacking Net Zero. Blinkered doesn't even begin to describe their scrambled state of mind or willingness to do bidding of the fossil fuel lobby.

Just use these

Just arrived #EUSaceForum In Brussels where we’re reporting for @ROOM__Space - if you’re here in person too please say “Hello”.

I do not believe that the government intend deprivation or indeed punishment of disabled people. I do believe that disabled people who need support will get it. IMO the government has allowed media to manipulate the public perception and create unrest. OMO.