Skulduggery by Paul Rushworth-Brown is a historical fiction with a love story intertwined with the harsh landscape, and we had the pleasure of speaking with the author for our blog. Check out this fantastic author and follow them for more amazing stories.
When did you start writing?
2019
What was it like growing up?
Difficult because mum and dad were separated. A dysfunctional childhood mostly
How was your early life?
I played football (soccer) which was my escape.
What has been your biggest influence in your career?
Successful people who continue to strive for success and Charles Dickens
Tell us about your newest release.
Red Winter Journey is not just a novel about the English Civil War but about a family full of complex secrets and a father’s love for his son. A historic journey of twists, turns, and adventure with a dash of spirited passion. Modern writers usually don’t know what it was like to live in the past, but Rushworth-Brown has done this with great skill in this accomplished, atmospheric, and thoughtful novel.
Which book of yours would you call your favorite child?
Dream of Courage is to be released in November 2023
What inspired you to write this book?
A great love of history that is unknown
What are you usually found doing when you’re not writing?
Taking my dog Freda for a walk
What does your writing space look like?
Three monitors, shelves of books very tidy.
If you wrote your autobiography, what would you name it?
An a Pauling Story
How long did it take to write your novel, and what was your process?
One year. No process or planning. Just write.
Favorite reads?
Anything Charles Dickens
Do you have any book recommendations?
Skulduggery and Red Winter Journey
What’s your next big project?
The Ten Pound Tourist is due for release in November 2024
Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
Keep smiling
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