
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

Of Gods and Demons
I woke up the other morning to find this little fellow threatening me with his lightsaber! I had thought he…

Description, Action or Dialogue?
I’ve come to a point in my story where Silvanus engages in heart-searching exchanges with his wise old mentor, Cerbonius….

X is for X-ING – Crossing the sea to escape
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 Flight by sea Whatever the reason people leave their country to seek a new…

The Edict of Nantes
In the sixteenth century, France witnessed decades of strife between the established Catholic Church and the new Huguenot believers, followers…

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…

An inspiring walk
My brain was addled and my neck ached. I had been sitting too long in front of the computer. I…