I am a writer of historical fiction and short factual history.
I was born one Christmas Day, which means, as a child, I lost out on presents. Nonetheless, looking back on it, I lived a childhood with a “silver spoon in my mouth” – brought up in a rambling manor house in the beautiful Devon countryside.
It’s been downhill ever since.
I was a librarian for a long time, a noble profession. Then I started a series called History In An Hour which I sold, along with my soul, to HarperCollins UK.
I now live in London with my wife, two children and dog (a fluffy cockapoo) and write historical fiction, mainly 20th century war and misery.
Historical fiction with heart.
Contact me via here or via email to rupert@rupertcolley.com.
Read my ‘WHAT BOOK’ feature in the Daily Mail.
And here, my interview with Margarita Morris, herself, a writer of fine historical fiction.
And here’s me in the mid-1980s…
Your books are amazing! I couldn’t quit, just read all night long and immediately began the second in your series on WWII. You have an amazing gift for storytelling. Very few authors capture my imagination and get me to binge read. I have been reading since I was seven years old. Not one day goes by without me reading. God bless you and your family and your friends.