Neil Stevenson writes fiction about ordinary people pushed into extraordinary moments, exploring connection, meaning, and the quiet forces that shape us. Surface Tension is his debut novel, alongside several published short stories. His influences range from Dostoevsky’s psychological depth to Wodehouse’s wit, Chandler’s dialogue, and the moral clarity of writers like Graham Greene and Alan Paton.

Neil first learned to tell stories performing sketches with friends in church halls and on street corners — an early lesson in connecting with an audience that still shapes his writing. He lives in the North East of England with his wife and a spaniel who stubbornly refuses to purr, despite years of training from a former cat owner. With his daughters grown, he now has more time to write, read, and keep learning with Wear Valley Writers.