Niel Bushnell is a highly regarded English author, artist, and animator, recognized for his work in science fiction, children's books, and young adult stories. He is best known for his Timesmith Chronicles series and the Arkship Saga series. In recent years, he has begun a new novel series, Tail of Tobin Artichoke, with the first book, Tobin Artichoke & Queen of Heaven, released in 2018.
Born in Hartlepool, England, on August 13, 1970, Bushnell's creative journey began in his early school days when he collaborated with a friend to create a newspaper comic strip called The Funny Farm. The comic was later renamed Farmageddon and ran continuously in the Hartlepool Mail for eighteen months. Bushnell transformed the comic into an animation project, showcasing his innate ability to adapt and grow his creative ideas.
In addition to his writing career, Bushnell is an accomplished artist and animator who has worked in the creative sector for over twenty years. His experience spans various fields, including film, TV, online, games, advertising, and publishing. As the co-founder and co-owner of the Qurios Entertainment animation studio, he continues to contribute to the animation world.
Bushnell's science fiction and fantasy writing is award-winning and includes the Arkship Saga, a series set in the distant future after the Earth has been destroyed. He has also authored two time-travel children's books, Sorrowline and Timesmith, and a Young-Adult novel called Altitude. Furthermore, he has written several Doctor Who audiobooks, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to the craft of storytelling.