Authors
Nathan Anton (brother-author) – Writes dark fantasy inspired by anime. All the stories of his I’ve read are epic and humorous.
https://nathananton.wordpress.com
HJ Daly – Writer of superb YA/apocalyptic fantasy series The Sword of Idis. Good characters.
http://redribbonwrites.blogspot.co.uk
James Jackson – Science fiction author of first contact space opera series The Terran Chronicles. James is an excellent writer who has gone to lengths with building the setting and characters.
http://www.terranchronicles.com
Michael Eging – Writer of historical fantasy, dark medieval fantasy, and epic fantasy.
Check out his latest project, A Silver Horn Echoes. You won’t be disappointed.
http://www.silverhornechoes.com
David Wind – One of my favourite authors, and an author to aspire to. David is a professional, and his fantasy writing has covered themes of honour and duty, and yet also modern thriller themes such as terrorism. I want to read his stories again.
Rebecca Gransden – Writer inspired by the sea, and who writes about the edges of things.
https://rebeccagransden.wordpress.com
Ella Sanderson – Passionate young poet and open-mic performer who writes poems that are a window into high-functioning asperger’s.
http://aspiepoetry.simplesite.com/440107468
Rach Gee – Author of LGBT steampunk stories, and writer of inspiring blog posts about mental health, creativity, and motivation. (Also the first person to buy my paperback book …)
JP Bernett – Great guy. He’s the Reaper author. JP Bernett writes about the grim reaper, steampunk, and poetry.
https://www.facebook.com/JpBernettAuthor
Tracy Falbe – Heroic fantasy author.
http://www.falbepublishing.com/braveluck
Vanessa Finaughty – Fantastic editor and also a great fantasy writer whose stories include the origins of humankind and wizardry.
http://www.vanessafinaughtybooks.com
Jesse Baruffi – Love this author’s work – it’s parody mixed with science fiction adventure in a way I haven’t come across before in fiction.
Briana Herlihy – Quality science fiction and fantasy writer.
https://brianaherlihy.wordpress.com
GJ Griffiths – Former teacher turned author who writes books for children.
http://www.gjgriffithswriter.com
Other
Cazbounces Books – For second-hand books, cosplay accessories, and inventions.
https://www.facebook.com/CazbouncesBooks
The Marshalls – Talented family of musicians who have always supported me. They encouraged me to self-publish too.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Marshalls-487796731278841
Lauren C Waterworth – Professional artist with many creative talents covering digital scrapbook kits, colouring pages, cards, and gifts; among other astonishing pieces.
https://www.facebook.com/LaurenCWaterworth
Leeds Steampunk Market – Steampunk and alternative wares, including local artists and authors. Always based at historic sites and the events are around the core theme of steampunk. After publishing this was where I started as an author, thanks to organiser Jo, who was happy for me to have a stall. Memories!
http://www.leedssteampunkmarket.co.uk
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