Stephen Palmer

Stephen Palmer is a British author known for his works in narrative nonfiction and genre fiction, spanning steampunk, science fiction, and near-future AI novels. Since 1996, his diverse bibliography has included critically acclaimed titles such as "I Am Taurus," which explores anthropology and psychology. His fiction often delves into speculative themes, reflecting his deep interest in the evolution of consciousness and the human condition from a materialist perspective.

Palmer's writing is characterized by its intellectual rigor and imaginative scope, blending scientific inquiry with creative storytelling. Raised in Shropshire, UK, he continues to reside there with his partner, surrounded by a collection of world music instruments and an extensive library of music, including works by The Stranglers and Tangerine Dream. His background and eclectic interests inform his unique narrative voice, which bridges the speculative and the scholarly.

In addition to his fiction, Palmer has ventured into music-related nonfiction, further showcasing his multidisciplinary approach. His works remain grounded in evolutionary theory, offering readers thought-provoking explorations of mind and culture. Palmer's contributions to both speculative fiction and nonfiction have established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
Beautiful Intelligence Books
# Title Year
1 Beautiful Intelligence 2015
2 No Grave For A Fox 2015
Conjuror Girl Books
# Title Year
1 Monique Orphan 2021
2 Monica Orvan 2021
3 Monica Hatherley 2021
The Factory Girl Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 The Girl With Two Souls 2019
2 The Girl With One Friend 2019
3 The Girl With No Soul 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Memory Seed 1996
2 Glass 1997
3 Flowercrash 2002
4 Muezzinland 2002
5 Hallucinating 2004
6 The Rat and the Serpent 2012
7 Hairy London 2014
8 Tommy Catkins 2016
9 The Autist 2019
10 The Conscientious Objector 2019
11 Woodland Revolution 2020
12 The Humani 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Xana-La 2014
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Tales from the Spired Inn 2019
2 The Humour Mines & Other Unlikely Stories 2024
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 Halfie 2023
2 Bad King John 2024
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 I Am Taurus 2024
2 A History Of Punk 2025
Decades Books
# Title Year
1 Curved Air in the 1970s (By: Laura Shenton) 2020
2 Uriah Heep in the 1970s: Decades (By: Steve Pilkington) 2021
3 Alice Cooper in the 1970s: Decades (By: Chris Sutton) 2021
4 Fleetwood Mac in the 70s: Decades (By: Andrew Wild) 2021
5 Focus in the 1970s: The Music of Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer (By: Stephen Lambe) 2021
6 The Sweet in the 1970s: Decades (By: Darren Johnson) 2021
7 DECADES: The Bee Gees in the 1960s (By: Andrew Môn Hughes, Grant Walters, Mark Crohan) 2021
8 Genesis in the 1970s: Decades (By: Bill Thomas) 2021
9 Yes In The 1980s: Decades (By: David Watkinson, Stephen Lambe) 2022
10 Decades: Tangerine Dream in the 1970s 2022
11 Bob Dylan in the 80s: Decades (By: Don Klees) 2022
12 Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter in the 1970s: Decades (By: John Van der Kiste) 2022
13 Britpop: Decades (By: Peter Adams, Matt Pooler) 2022
14 Roxy Music in the 1970s: Decades (By: Dave Thompson) 2022
15 Phil Collins in the 80s: Decades (By: Andrew Wild) 2022
16 Eno in the 70s: Decades (By: Gary Parsons) 2022
17 Kiss in the 1970s: Decades (By: Peter Gallagher) 2022
18 Faith No More in the 1990s: Decades 2023
19 Van der Graaf Generator in the 1970s: Decades ( By: Steve Pilkington) 2023
20 Fleetwood Mac in the 1980s: Decades (By: Don Klees) 2023
21 The Bee Gees in the 1970s: Decades (By: Andrew Môn Hughes, Mark Croham, Grant Walters) 2023
22 Manfred Mann's Earth Band In The 1970s ( By: John Van der Kiste) 2023
23 Alice Cooper in the 80s: Decades (By: Chris Sutton) 2023
24 Rick Wakeman in the 1970s: Decades (By: Geoffrey Feakes) 2023
25 Slade in the 1970s: Decades (By: Darren Johnson) 2023
26 Yes in the 1990s: Decades ( By: Simon Barrow) 2023
27 Queen in the 1970s: Decades (By: James Griffiths) 2023
28 Bob Dylan: 1962 to 1970 (By: Opher Goodwin) 2023
Stephen Palmer Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Where Are We Going? 2012
2 Rocket Science 2012
3 Infinity Plus Quintet 2012
4 La Femme 2014
5 Worms 2014
6 punkPunk! 2015
7 Explorations: Through the Wormhole 2016