Thom Bedford - Author

22/02/2026

Yesterday afternoon I hosted an author talk at Cover2Cover Northwich with over a dozen guests, their most popular event to date.

I spoke about my history, inspirations, writing process, and self-publishing journey so far. Plus a handful of readings from my three books, and a lot of Q&A and banter with the attendees!

Thank you so much to everyone that joined me to show support, and even more of a thank you to everyone who bought a book or two. I really appreciate your support, and I hope you all had as much fun as I did!

Thanks also to Tim (and Annie) at Cover2Cover in Northwich for hosting the event.

🔗 https://www.thombedford.com

30/11/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who celebrated my 40th with me this last week, and to everyone that sent me messages, posts, cards, etc. I really appreciate it all. I had such an amazing time at each party, and it was so good to catch up with all of you. Special thanks to those who traveled from the other side of the country!

I've been absolutely spoilt with friends, family, gifts, and love. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. ❤

15/11/2025

The Blackheart has been awarded a finalist medal by the Independent Author Network for their 2025 Book of the Year awards under the First Novella category.

I'm so incredibly proud and grateful of this recognition, it means a huge amount to me and pushes me to write more. Waking up to an email from this morning was a lovely early birthday present! Thank you!

The Blackheart is now available for FREE to anyone who's subscribed to the newsletter at www.thombedford.com - Simply put in your email address, and you'll get a welcome email with a link to your free novella.

🔗 https://www.independentauthornetwork.com/2025-botya-winners.html

🔗 https://www.thombedford.com/books/the-blackheart/

05/04/2025

The Blackheart is a new by Thom Bedford, available to purchase from Amazon on Kindle and as a paperback.

🔗 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXWQZKRX
🔗 Newsletter: https://thombedford.com/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The quality of the stories in this series is top-notch, and the characters are believable." - Jim Arrowood
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a great little novella! It’s a very quick read but it has lots of substance." - Austin Vogelman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An exciting work that immerses you in a journey among the stars, incorporating thought-provoking concepts alongside emotions and action." - Nastaran Masoomi

Spend an evening on a warship in this military space opera novella!

💥 SABOTAGE AND SUSPICION 💥

After narrowly escaping an explosion from a botched sabotage attempt, Captain Felysta Sandorn of the Combined Systems Alliance receives orders to lead a small fleet of agile warships to hunt down and destroy a pirate group. On arrival to the neutral system, however, not everything is as it seems, as they encounter archaic vessels and subdued, nervous behavior.

The year is 2815 and the galaxy teeters on the brink of war, but not everyone can be trusted. Is Felysta's target a ragtag band of pirates as she's been told? Or is it an organized fleet sent by the supposed Free Planetary Union, an emerging galactic empire? Only time will tell.

💥 THE PIRATES OF WAN-NAKHON 💥

This military space opera novella brings deception, suspense, and epic fleet combat to the genre, with detailed world-building, politics, and a hint of romance. All the best parts of science fiction.

For fans of franchises like Star Wars or the darker side of Star Trek, and fans of authors like Jack Campbell or John Scalzi.

🔗 https://thombedford.com/books/the-blackheart/

25/03/2023

📚 SANDORN'S PRISON 📚

New by Thom Bedford

Available from Amazon on Kindle and on paperback

🔗 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTC37J8W
🔗 Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739210816
🔗 Newsletter: https://thombedford.com/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 stars!

📋 "I give my highest recommendations for Sandorn's Prison."
📋 "Loved It! Can’t Wait for the Next Book!"
📋 "The world-building is exceptional"

💥 A SHATTERING DEFEAT 💥

Galactic war has ravaged the cosmos for three months. In an attempt to break the stalemate between the two warring powers, the Alliance launches a perilous mission to liberate thousands of their captured officers from a nearby Union prison. Disaster strikes, however, and the rescue attempt fails. Distress signals are intercepted by Exeter Station, where Commander Tanic Sandorn and his crew are called upon to do what the first mission couldn’t. Save the tortured prisoners of war.

In order to be a part of this rescue mission, Sandorn and the rest of his crew will need to fall in line behind a corrupt, authoritarian fleet commander, who is willing to get them all killed for the sake of his own reputation. Will this second navy operation succeed, or will the same tragedy befall them, leaving even more lives lost?

Propaganda and discontentment are on the rise. Cracks are beginning to appear in the political horizon. Not everything is as it seems within the Alliance.

💥 THE LIBERATION OF HANFORD PENAL COLONY 💥

This military space opera novel combines epic fleet combat, space marine ground battles, political intrigue, deception, and romance. All the best parts of science fiction.

For fans of Jasper T. Scott, Jack Campbell, David Weber, and James S. A. Corey.

🔗 https://thombedford.com/books/sandorns-prison/

16/03/2023

📚 SANDORN'S PRISON 📚

New by Thom Bedford

Available from Amazon on Kindle and on paperback

🔗 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTC37J8W
🔗 Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739210816
🔗 Newsletter: https://thombedford.com/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 stars on GoodReads!

📋 "I give my highest recommendations for Sandorn's Prison."
📋 "Loved It! Can’t Wait for the Next Book!"
📋 "The world-building is exceptional"

💥 A SHATTERING DEFEAT 💥

Galactic war has ravaged the cosmos for three months. In an attempt to break the stalemate between the two warring powers, the Alliance launches a perilous mission to liberate thousands of their captured officers from a nearby Union prison. Disaster strikes, however, and the rescue attempt fails. Distress signals are intercepted by Exeter Station, where Commander Tanic Sandorn and his crew are called upon to do what the first mission couldn’t. Save the tortured prisoners of war.

In order to be a part of this rescue mission, Sandorn and the rest of his crew will need to fall in line behind a corrupt, authoritarian fleet commander, who is willing to get them all killed for the sake of his own reputation. Will this second navy operation succeed, or will the same tragedy befall them, leaving even more lives lost?

Propaganda and discontentment are on the rise. Cracks are beginning to appear in the political horizon. Not everything is as it seems within the Alliance.

💥 THE LIBERATION OF HANFORD PENAL COLONY 💥

This military space opera novel combines epic fleet combat, space marine ground battles, political intrigue, deception, and romance. All the best parts of science fiction.

For fans of Jasper T. Scott, Jack Campbell, David Weber, and James S. A. Corey.

🔗 https://thombedford.com/books/sandorns-prison/

11/03/2023

📚 SANDORN'S PRISON 📚

New by Thom Bedford

Available from Amazon on Kindle

🔗 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTC37J8W
🔗 Newsletter: https://thombedford.com/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 stars on GoodReads!

📋 "I give my highest recommendations for Sandorn's Prison."
📋 "Loved It! Can’t Wait for the Next Book!"

💥 A SHATTERING DEFEAT 💥

Galactic war has ravaged the cosmos for three months. In an attempt to break the stalemate between the two warring powers, the Alliance launches a perilous mission to liberate thousands of their captured officers from a nearby Union prison. Disaster strikes, however, and the rescue attempt fails. Distress signals are intercepted by Exeter Station, where Commander Tanic Sandorn and his crew are called upon to do what the first mission couldn’t. Save the tortured prisoners of war.

In order to be a part of this rescue mission, Sandorn and the rest of his crew will need to fall in line behind a corrupt, authoritarian fleet commander, who is willing to get them all killed for the sake of his own reputation. Will this second navy operation succeed, or will the same tragedy befall them, leaving even more lives lost?

Propaganda and discontentment are on the rise. Cracks are beginning to appear in the political horizon. Not everything is as it seems within the Alliance.

💥 THE LIBERATION OF HANFORD PENAL COLONY 💥

This military space opera novel combines epic fleet combat, space marine ground battles, political intrigue, deception, and romance. All the best parts of science fiction.

For fans of Jasper T. Scott, Jack Campbell, David Weber, and James S. A. Corey.

🔗 https://thombedford.com/books/sandorns-prison/

Galactic war has ravaged the cosmos for three months. In an attempt to break the stalemate between the two warring powers, the Alliance launches a perilous mission to liberate thousands of their captured officers from a nearby Union prison. Disaster strikes, however, and the rescue attempt fails. Di...

09/03/2023

Rank Insignia concept art for my scifi universe, artwork by

Artwork featured in...
📚 SANDORN'S COMMAND
📚 SANDORN'S PRISON

by Thom Bedford

🔗 www.thombedford.com

07/03/2023

Weaver-class Cruiser, concept art by

Artwork featured in 📚 SANDORN'S COMMAND

by Thom Bedford

🔗 www.thombedford.com