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
V is for Versailles – Louis XIV’s magnificent palace
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 The Palace of Versailles Starting in 1661, Louis XIV took several decades to transform…
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…
Published: Aquila!
Aquila – Can Silvanus Escape That God? is a work of historical fiction, set on the Isle of Elba in the 6th century.
The Edict of Nantes
In the sixteenth century, France witnessed decades of strife between the established Catholic Church and the new Huguenot believers, followers…
F is for Françoise – The Unknown Queen
A contribution to the #AtoZchallenge 2024 More than one of the twenty or so women who frequented Louis XIV’s bedroom…
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…
Resources
My research for ‘Greet Suzon for me’ included studying the following documents and online resources. Reference works Novels Websites
Hagia Sophia to become a mosque – again
Turkish President Erdogan has announced Hagia Sophia will revert to being a mosque, with Muslim prayers to be held there…