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
N is for Nouvelles Catholiques – Home for re-education
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, members of the religion prétendue réformée (so-called reformed…
M is for Madame de Guise – Duchess of Alençon
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Background Élisabeth Marguerite d’Orléans, also known as Isabelle d’Orléans, was was a first cousin of Louis…
L is for Louvois – Secretary of state for war
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Early life The Marquis de Louvois began his life as François-Michel Le Tellier. His…
What’s his face?
Many aspects form a novel – plot, pace, voice, character arc, setting, backstory, etc. But a novel wouldn’t be anything…
Food, Clothing
Food Cereals, vegetables and fruits were certainly more common on the table than meat. But since these – unlike bones – are…
Why is Cerbonius shown with geese?
Cerbonius was a colourful character. I could describe him as a priest, a refugee, a hermit, a bishop, a bear-tamer,…
True to Her Faith by Harriet Gabourel
The subtitle of this book – A Story of France in the Time of the Huguenots – caught my attention,…
Writers’ Workshop Zürich
On 29 October 2012 I attended the Boot Camp of the Writers’ Workshop in the Volkshaus Zürich – a full day’s dose of…
Virna’s attempted rape – a reading
I’ve tried something new – a reading from my WIP, in which the runaway slave girl Virna tells Silvanus how…