Bill Allerton
Bill Allerton – Writer, Publisher, Broadcaster.
Bill Allerton is a Sheffield-based author, publisher, and broadcaster whose career has spanned both the practical trades and the creative arts. Beginning his working life as a plumber and later running his own building business, Bill developed a strong foundation in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and managing projects from the ground up. Those same skills—resilience, precision, and independence—continue to underpin his work in the literary world.
In 2013, he founded Cybermouse MultiMedia Ltd, a publishing house built on The Cybermouse Ethic: to support original, beautifully crafted writing that mainstream publishing often overlooks. As Editor and Publisher, Bill has guided writers through the complexities of publishing, with particular expertise in self-publishing and IngramSpark platforms, helping authors—sometimes late in life—realise their dream of holding their book in their hands.
He is also the creator and host of Urban Tiger Radio, a long-running podcast (2017–present) featuring over a hundred episodes of short stories, music, and poetry. With his distinctive voice and eye for human detail, Bill brings to life tales that range from the intimate to the epic, often rooted in the community of Sheffield and beyond.
As a writer, his works include the speculative MEKANISMO trilogy (Journal I: Keepers of the Bell; Journal II: Argo Navis), the novels Magpie and The Fox and the Fish, and short fiction collections such as A Day for Tigers and Firelight on Dark Water and his latest novella, ‘Nearer my God’. He has also edited anthologies, including Watch & Wait (in support of the Lymphoma Association UK), which brought together acclaimed authors like Bryony Doran, Berlie Doherty, and Marina Lewycka.
Bill has been a driving force in the literary community, co-founding the NETWORX Writers Group in Doncaster (with support from Yorkshire Arts), mentoring emerging writers, leading workshops, and contributing to festivals and library events.
Away from the desk, Bill’s passions include vintage motorcycles—an enthusiasm he often shares with his online community—and the lifelong exploration of how craft, whether in bricks or in words, can build structures that last.