About Roger

I’m Roger Wilson-Crane and whilst I was born in Harpenden I was raised in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, so hopefully, I would be described as an honorary Yorkshireman.

My passion for writing has always been with me, stemming from writing and directing a school play at the tender age of 14. This enthusiasm resurfaced in late 2019 when I decided to take a reduced role in my company, giving me more time to write the stories that had been whirling around my head for over 20 years. 

In addition to being the obligatory bookworm, I have always been interested in the creation of film, TV, and theatre. I enjoy studying scripts and listening to different writers on how they develop their styles and develop stories and characters.

I have also enjoyed the odd venture into amateur dramatics, playing lead roles in productions across Yorkshire and beyond, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls and The Full Monty, the latter culminating in a NODA nomination for best actor.

My debut novel, Certified, was published in August 2021. It became an Amazon best seller (briefly!) and has since won multiple awards including the prestigious 2021 International CIBA Mark Twain Grand Prize. The book has also been honoured by winning the Gold Medal, 2022 American Writing Awards, Bronze Medal, 2022 Readers Favorite International Book Awards, and Bronze Medal , 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

I am honoured to be involved in a private Facebook dog group where I research and write personal memorials for all those wonderful canines that have sadly passed over the rainbow bridge.  

I am hugely proud of my 22 year-old daughter Holly, who has grown up in a world of live theatre, comedy, and music. She has just completed her degree at Leeds Beckett University, studying Physical Education and focusing on dance and is ready for the next chapter in her life.

I live in the gorgeous market town of Ormskirk, Lancashire, with my wife Victoria, who finally inspired me to follow my dreams and become an author.