This month on Strong Lincs, Rich and Dan sit down with Lincolnshire-based space journalist and author Clive Simpson for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation that bridges local landscapes and outer space.
Clive joins the guys to talk about the launch of his debut novel Flood Waters Down, a gripping story set right here in Lincolnshire. He shares how the idea for the book was sparked after visiting Surfleet Seas End, near Spalding, in the aftermath of the 2013 storm surge.
Drawing on his deep connection to the region, Clive explains why Lincolnshire’s vast skies and unique landscape are “in his DNA” and why he felt compelled to set his first novel in a place he knows so intimately. At its core, Flood Waters Down explores themes of survival, moral reckoning, and fragile hope in a world reshaped by climate collapse, with the quiet rise of artificial intelligence adding another layer of tension.
The conversation then takes a turn to the cosmos. In his role as Editor in Chief of ROOM Space Journal magazine, Clive shares his insights on NASA’s latest Artemis II mission to the moon, giving us a glimpse into the future of space exploration.
A brilliant episode that blends local storytelling, global issues, and a touch of the infinite.
Links & Mentions
Clive Simpson: clivesimpson.co.uk
Flood Waters Down by Clive Simpson: thetravellingbookshop.com/products/pre-order-flood-waters-down-by-clive-a-simpson
ROOM Space Journal Magazine: room.eu.com/
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