Paul Rushworth-Brown | Australian Historical Novelist, Historian & Educator
Australian historical novelist • Historian • Interviewer • Educator
Paul Rushworth-Brown is an Australian historical novelist, historian, interviewer, and educator whose work explores the human cost of history through award-winning novels, historical research, international interviews, and free educational resources.
Creator of The Human Cost of History, Paul brings the past to life through stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments.
Featured on international television, radio, podcasts, and literary media across Australia, the United States, and the
United Kingdom
Read the free serialized historical mystery
Explore Paul's Historical Fiction
From the World Behind the Chronicles
Life of a 17th-Century Prostitute
History judged her. Few people asked why.
From the World Behind the Chronicles
Life of a 18th-Century Gong Farmer
Somebody had to do it!
Conversations that go beyond the page.
Conversations that go beyond the page.
These conversations are part of a broader exploration into how history shapes ordinary lives—and the human cost behind it.
For media enquiries, interviews, or collaboration opportunities, please get in touch.
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In March 2026, Paul joined Marianne Pestana on Moments with Marianne (KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM – ABC News Radio Affiliate, California) to discuss Outback Odyssey and the moral weight of historical fiction in shaping national memory.
Aired: March 2, 2026, Encore: March 11, 2026, Podcast release: (when live).
I am honored that Ngaarda Media has featured Outback Odyssey in an article exploring memory, belonging, identity, and the stories history often leaves behind.
The feature examines how fiction can become a form of remembrance—giving voice to lives that are often overlooked, forgotten, or excluded from the historical record.
My thanks to Asad Khan and the team at Ngaarda Media for taking the time to explore the deeper themes behind the novel.
Outback Odyssey Featured in Executive Q&A on Reconciliation, History and Storytelling
As Australia reflects on the importance of truth-telling, understanding, and reconciliation, Outback Odyssey has been featured in an in-depth executive interview examining how historical fiction can contribute to contemporary conversations.
Published by CB Herald, the feature explores the inspiration behind the novel, its portrayal of post-war migration, and the role historical storytelling can play in encouraging reflection on Australia's shared past.
During the interview, author Paul Rushworth-Brown discusses the themes that lie at the heart of Outback Odyssey, including belonging, identity, reconciliation, and the enduring relationship between people and Country.
The conversation also explores the novel's upcoming stage adaptation and the careful approach taken to portraying fictional First Nations characters with dignity and respect.
Independent editorial recognition from BookLife by Publishers Weekly.
BookLife describes Outback Odyssey as "a spirited search for belonging and purpose in Australia's wild Outback," praising its historical nuance, vivid Australian landscape, and thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and belonging.
Read the full editorial review:
https://booklife.com/project/outback-odyssey-104139