Steven J Pemberton
@sjpemb.bsky.social
Author of fantasy and science fiction for anyone old enough to understand. See http://www.pembers.net for books and bio.
Climate change doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should we. The UK and EU must work together to protect our planet. Watch One Earth, One Team and see why cooperation matters: bsky.app/profile/euro...
The UK has fallen behind the EU on climate policies, but cooperating with the EU could achieve cheaper bills, healthier communities, and a thriving natural world. As COP30 comes to a close tomorrow, we’re calling on the Government to team up with the EU to save our planet @carolinelucas.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Climate change doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should we. The UK and EU must work together to protect our planet. Watch One Earth, One Team and see why cooperation matters: bsky.app/profile/euro...
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
What I did, writing-wise, in October - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
October's Writing Progress
The short story that I mentioned last time has grown to 10,500 words. My protagonist has most of the clues that he'll need to solve the mystery, but do...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Protect Cash ISAs
Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Rachel Reeves could slash the Cash ISA limit to £4K — a win for hedge funds, a loss for the rest of us 💸 Even the banks are against it. Tell the govt to protect savers, not risky investments! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg
Sign the petition: Save our National Parks
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:
38d.gs
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg
The UK must stand up for human rights and reject calls to leave the ECHR - Sign the open letter
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Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR
Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The UK must stand up for human rights and reject calls to leave the ECHR - Sign the open letter
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
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October 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
What I did in terms of writing this month - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
September's Writing Progress
One of the beta readers for The Last Dragonrider has come back with comments - nothing that breaks the plot, fortunately. I'm waiting for the others. I t...
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September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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BREAKING: 🎶 Flash mob takes over King’s Cross Station in a protest against climate-wrecking Rosebank oil field.
Rosebank’s future is undecided. But together, we can stop it.
@climatechoirs.bsky.social have used their voices - will you use yours? 📣
Join us 👉 bit.ly/rosebankchoir
Rosebank’s future is undecided. But together, we can stop it.
@climatechoirs.bsky.social have used their voices - will you use yours? 📣
Join us 👉 bit.ly/rosebankchoir
September 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
BREAKING: 🎶 Flash mob takes over King’s Cross Station in a protest against climate-wrecking Rosebank oil field.
Rosebank’s future is undecided. But together, we can stop it.
@climatechoirs.bsky.social have used their voices - will you use yours? 📣
Join us 👉 bit.ly/rosebankchoir
Rosebank’s future is undecided. But together, we can stop it.
@climatechoirs.bsky.social have used their voices - will you use yours? 📣
Join us 👉 bit.ly/rosebankchoir
Reform UK are yelling “drill, baby, drill” 🙄 But fracking is reckless & won’t even cut bills. Time to end this nonsense. Tell Ed Miliband: BAN FRACKING permanently. Add your name:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
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Keep fracking out of Britain!
I live in Lincolnshire, and a new gas field has been found nearby. Reform UK are already shouting “drill, baby, drill,” and fracking isn’t banned - it’s only paused. That means they could start drilli...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Reform UK are yelling “drill, baby, drill” 🙄 But fracking is reckless & won’t even cut bills. Time to end this nonsense. Tell Ed Miliband: BAN FRACKING permanently. Add your name:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
My writing progress for last month - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
August's Writing Progress
I finally sent The Last Dragonrider off to my beta readers. While I'm waiting for their comments, I started on the cover design. I'd like to think it's m...
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September 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech. That should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!
Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech. That should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Tax the rich more to fill hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer
Exclusive: PM urged to conduct a ‘radical change of direction’ as the government attempts to plug gaps in the public finances
www.independent.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New @compassoffice.bsky.social polling shows Labour members overwhelmingly want bolder offer on democracy, the economy, child poverty and much more. The government is out of step with the mainstream of the Labour Party and must reset to transform the country. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Imagine borrowing someone’s credit card, spending it on yourself.. then charging them for the privilege.
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
£22bn of water bill hikes will go to private investors - not cleaning up rivers
Investors will see their returns from water bills double over the next five years
inews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Imagine borrowing someone’s credit card, spending it on yourself.. then charging them for the privilege.
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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August 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
My writing progress for July - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
July's Writing Progress
Editing continues on The Last Dragonrider. I took out about 1,500 words this month, so I'm down to about 128,000. That's still longer than any of my prev...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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There’s an Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve elections: shady billionaires can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap - effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to the petition for a cap on donations today: 38d.gs/hy28
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
38d.gs
July 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There’s an Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve elections: shady billionaires can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap - effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to the petition for a cap on donations today: 38d.gs/hy28
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
Say NO to £20 fees for GP appointments!
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name?
38d.gs
July 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
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BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
July 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
BREAKING 🚨: We've just dropped a massive banner off Westminster Bridge to demand the UK Government #StopRosebank
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
It's time for Keir Starmer make the right choice 👀
I'm taking part in the Smashwords July sale. All this month, my ebooks there are at least 50% off, and some are free. If you like intelligent fantasy and science fiction with strong world-building, head over to www.smashwords.com/profile/view... and grab yourself a bargain!
Steven J Pemberton
Steven J Pemberton writes intelligent and witty fantasy for children, teenagers and adults, or as he puts it, "anyone old enough to understand."
He was born in England in 1970, the son of a librarian...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm taking part in the Smashwords July sale. All this month, my ebooks there are at least 50% off, and some are free. If you like intelligent fantasy and science fiction with strong world-building, head over to www.smashwords.com/profile/view... and grab yourself a bargain!
My writing progress for the month of June - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
June's Writing Progress
This month was a good one for new writing. I wrote four pieces, totalling nearly 8,000 words. It won't be long before I have enough for another short sto...
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June 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My writing progress for the month of June - www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...