Welcome to my website.

I’m a novelist and short story writer based in Bristol, England.

My fiction has been published in magazines all over the world, including: Interzone, Hub, Best SF, Concept Sci-fi, Infinity Plus, Fiction, Ennea, Nowa Fantastyka, Aphelion, Quantum Muse, Byzarium, Phantastes, Bli Panika, Tank, Outshine, and Efimero. I have also had stories included in a number of anthologies, and translated into Polish, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Korean, and Spanish.

In 2007, I won the Interzone Readers’ Poll for best short story of the year.

My first fiction collection, The Last Reef and Other Stories, was published by Elastic Press in August 2008, and my first novel, Silversands, will be released by Pendragon Press in April 2010.

In addition to writing science fiction, I have also written an unpublished children’s book; released two poetry collections and a book of photographs;  and become a practised public speaker, having participated in a number of live and broadcast events including podcasts, panel discussions at conventions, conferences, workshops, and the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme.

I’ve written nonfiction articles for Futurismic, Matrix, SF Signal, Sci-Fi Songs and Focus, and have a regular spot writing interviews and reviews for Acoustic, a national UK music magazine.

When not writing, I am a copywriter and marketing professional, with a decade of hands-on experience across all aspects of marketing, PR and communications. I’ve delivered freelance projects for software companies; print magazines; websites; conferences; PR and advertising agencies; restaurant chains; and charities.

I live near Bristol with my wife and two daughters. I am currently working on my next novel, and writing stories towards a second short fiction collection.

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“Powell is a bloody good writer.” – Muskets and Monsters

“Profound and unforgettable” – SF Reader.com

“Highly recommended… An author to watch” – The Fix

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