Steven Smith

Thank you for visiting my storefront. 'The Map of the Known World' is my first novel although previously I have had short stories published in a SF/Fantasy magazine. My writing reflects my love of history and mythology. I am fortunate in living in East Anglia, a region of England steeped in folktale and rich with historical wonders such as the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial grounds, the castles of Orford and Framlingham and the majestic Ely Cathedral. The content and themes of my novel have also been heavily influenced by my interest in the natural world and environmental issues. I am involved in volunteer marine conversation work to help preserve the beautiful Suffolk coast. My literary influences include the works of Philip Pullman, J.R.R. Tolkien, Richard Adams and George Orwell. I am currently working on the second volume of the 'Tree of Life' Trilogy', ‘The Ordeal of Fire’, with a provisional completion date of September/October 2009. 'The Map of the Known World' is available priced £10.99 or for FREE as an ebook.