Born on the Island of Jersey, Vince Rockston was a Research Associate at CERN before moving into IT and later technical writing.
He now enjoys retirement in a beautiful village in Switzerland.
You want to make your mark in this world
Whether a young adult or an older person, you want to achieve something worthwhile while you’re here. Do you have great plans? Are you facing a life-changing decision or a challenging obstacle. Perhaps some dark memory is weighing on your conscience.
Throughout the ages, people have struggled with such issues as these:
- How can I decide what is the right thing to do?
- Is there a purpose in life?
- How can I overcome temptations?
- Is there a God? If so, is He good and loving, or harsh and judgemental?
- I made a big mistake. I hurt someone badly. Is there still hope for me?
Vince Rockston writes dramatic stories set in distant times and places, in which young people come to grips with some of these timeless spiritual questions.
Scroll through his posts about his posts about his published book Aquila, his current work in progress ‘Greet Suzon for me’, his tips and tricks for fellow writers, or his observations on spiritual issues.
Vince’s recent posts
U is for United Provinces – Dutch Republic
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 History and geography The United Provinces of the Netherlands grew out of the 1579…
T is for Terreneuviers – Jersey fishermen in Newfoundland
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Fishing trade The term terreneuviers (Newfoundlanders) refers to Jersey fishermen who participated in the…
S is for Société du samedi – Salon des précieuses
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Les précieuses In 17th century Paris, a group of intellectual, witty women known as…
C is for Constance – A dungeon for women
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Constance means perseverance. The Tour de Constance in Aigues-Mortes in the south of France…
T is for Terreneuviers – Jersey fishermen in Newfoundland
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Fishing trade The term terreneuviers (Newfoundlanders) refers to Jersey fishermen who participated in the…
Why is book-writing like renovating a patio?
I took a week off work to write my book… and to renovate the patio. The latter won. I won’t…
Different Types of Fiction
For a change, I’m including a guest post. Thanks, Lucy Adams, for an interesting and thought-provoking article. Why do people…
Shipwreck on Écréhous
A chapter from ‘Greet Suzon for me’ This draft of chapter 22 contains some drama, a style of prose I’m…
Slander – an odious sin
Even in a time of great persecution under Louis XIV, most Huguenots in France were primarily concerned for their personal…