VINCE ROCKSTON
Historical Fiction Author | Refugee Carer & Advocate
Website: vincerockston.com | Email: vince@vincerockston.com
Location: Switzerland | Languages: English, German, French
WHO IS VINCE ROCKSTON?
Born and raised on the Channel Island of Jersey with Huguenot heritage, Vince studied physics at Imperial College London before working as a research associate at CERN in Geneva. Following careers in IT and technical writing, he now dedicates time to writing historical fiction and supporting present-day refugees as a local carer in Switzerland.
Vince writes dramatic, immersive stories set in pivotal historical eras, exploring how ordinary people navigate persecution, moral dilemmas, faith, and survival. His latest novel draws a powerful parallel between 17th-century religious refugees and today’s global refugee crises.
FEATURED BOOKS
NEW RELEASEGreet Suzon for Me: Can young Gédéon lead his family to safety?- Setting: 1685 Normandy, the English Channel, and Jersey.
- Premise: When King Louis XIV’s dragoons shatter a Huguenot family’s safety, 15-year-old Gédéon d’Albert must lead his remaining family on a perilous escape across the sea. Facing loss, shipwreck, and moral choices, Gédéon’s journey transforms into a profound story of resilience, faith, and reconciliation.
- Aquila: Can Silvanus Escape That God?
- Setting: 6th-Century Elba.
- Premise: A captivating historical narrative exploring spiritual pursuit and survival in ancient times.
ENGAGING PODCAST INTERVIEW TOPICS
- Parallels Across Centuries: 17th-Century Huguenots & Modern Refugee Crises
- How personal experiences caring for modern asylum seekers (from Syria, Afghanistan, and the Middle East) directly inspired a story of 17th-century religious refugees.
- The human stories behind displacement, sea crossings, trauma, and finding home in an unfamiliar land.
- Faith Under Fire & Moral Dilemmas in Dark Times
- How human nature remains unchanged across centuries when confronted with religious intolerance and state oppression.
- Spiritual transformation, overcoming trauma, and discovering grace through adversity.
- Channel Islands History & Hidden Heritage
- The unique geography and role of Jersey and the Channel Islands as a sanctuary throughout history.
- Preserving history, Norman French roots, and regional folklore.
SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR HOSTS
- What inspired you to connect the 17th-century Huguenot displacement with present-day refugee experiences?
- In Greet Suzon for Me, Gédéon faces immense pressure at just 15 years old. What makes coming-of-age stories during historical crises so compelling?
- What can modern audiences learn about faith, justice, and reconciliation from historical fiction?
- How does growing up on the Island of Jersey shape the setting and atmosphere of your writing?
WHAT VINCE BRINGS TO YOUR SHOW
- Engaging Storyteller: Comfortable speaking to historical context and deeply humanitarian topics.
- Cross-Audience Appeal: Reaches readers of historical fiction, faith-based literature, literary fiction, and listeners interested in humanitarian work.
PREVIOUS PODCASTS
- THE HISTORICAL FICTION COMPANY Podcast
Greet Suzon for Me: Historical Fiction of Huguenot Persecution in 17th-Century France
Ready to Book an Interview?
Contact Vince at vince@vincerockston.com or visit vincerockston.com for review copies and media inquiries.