Paul Rushworth-Brown is an Australian historical novelist whose work explores ordinary people caught inside the pressures of history. His novels examine survival, identity, resilience, silence, and the emotional cost of navigating worlds far larger than oneself.

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Born in Maidstone, Kent, Paul’s life journey took him from England to Canada and eventually to Australia, where he reunited with his father, Jimmy Brown, who had migrated during the 1950s. Experiences of displacement, belonging, and cultural transition continue to shape the emotional core of his writing.

His novels include Outback Odyssey, Red Winter Journey, Skulduggery, Dream of Courage, and The Lost Voices.

His novel Red Winter Journey was nominated for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards (Christina Stead Prize for Fiction), and in 2026 Paul was nominated for Author of the Year at the International Impact Book Awards (US).

His recent novel Outback Odyssey explores the emotional and psychological realities faced by post-war newcomers arriving in rural Australia. Through the journey of a young man confronting isolation, harsh landscapes, and shifting identities, the novel reflects on belonging, endurance, and the human cost of starting again in an unfamiliar land.

Paul is also the creator and host of Down Under Interviews, an international interview series featuring authors, historians, and storytellers from around the world. Through long-form conversations, the series explores storytelling, historical research, and the personal experiences that shape creative work.