Welcome to the Worlds of Simon J. Phillips
Author of epic fantasy, psychological sci-fi, and timelines broken by power.
Who I Am
I’m a British author based in Japan, writing between worlds, both real and imagined. My work spans from ancient realms governed by silent gods to distant futures haunted by alien intelligence.
Whether I’m building the divine-political spires of Ældorra or piloting the Nyx Vindicator through deep space horror, I write to explore the cost of power, the collapse of certainty, and the spiral between what was and what might be.
When Writing Becomes More Than a Hobby
Writing has become more than a pastime, it’s where I feel most alive. From short stories to novel drafts, there’s something deeply human in shaping worlds and discovering truth through words. This post is a quiet reflection on why writing feels more fulfilling than watching, scrolling, or even reading, and why the blank page is…
Why I’m Writing Fantasy Short Stories (And How They Expand My Novel’s World)
Before my epic fantasy novel The Veil of Kings and Gods releases, I’m sharing a series of short stories set in Ældorra, each one a glimpse into forgotten myths, ruined temples, and the silent gods that once shaped the world. These stories aren’t side notes; they’re living fragments of the same world, written to be…
Painting the Banner of Bremyra
Step into the world of The Veil of Kings and Gods as I paint the crimson banner of Bremyra, a southern kingdom carved between sea cliffs and old stone keeps. This time-lapse shows more than brushstrokes — it’s a glimpse into my life as an author and my passion for bringing fantasy worlds to life…
Writing updates, lore drops, behind-the-scenes, and short stories. Posted weekly.
Current Projects
🛡️ The Veil of Kings and Gods
An epic fantasy novel where divine silence unravels kingdoms and a new magic rises to break prophecy.
🛰️ The Nyx Vindicator
A slow-burn sci-fi horror novel set aboard a retrofitted warship after the gate system collapse. AI, alien technology, and psychological unraveling await.
⏳ Time Strip
In a future overrun by alien forces, a scientist is sent back through a dangerous time portal to discover the truth behind humanity’s evolution, and its test.
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🎥 From the Channel
Behind-the-scenes videos, book updates, short story readings, and worldbuilding art.
🔮 Explore the Lore
Fragments of prophecy, myth, and memory from my novels and timelines.
These short stories and lore entries expand the Spiral—both forward and backward.
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