Ian Rutter
Ian Rutter was born in Kingston upon Hull in the United Kingdom.
Having spent years writing for and performing in bands and productions, Ian returned to his first love of writing stories and books at the turn of the millennium.
His first novel, Stasis None, was written in stolen moments while serving within the Royal Navy's Survival Section.
Ian says, 'My first storyboard for Stasis was completed way back in 1998, then completed as a book two years later. It took a good while longer to see it published, and recently, I embarked on a new edit to clean up and streamline the storytelling, ready for its re-release in 2023. The book centres on the creation and awakening of a super-AI atomic computer, an entity so powerful it can manipulate the very notion of time and reality. Utilising a method of time travel as the main vehicle of storytelling means Stasis None is, of course, placed firmly within the realm of Science Fiction. However, the book was never intended to be pigeon-holed into one genre. As with other such stories, the medium of time travel, multiple dimensions, and the notion of a powerful super AI entity such as the Stasis None coming into being, allowed me to explore notions of humanity, existence and reality.
Packed with action, romance, intrigue, and philosophical questions, it is a complex story that also embroils espionage, political upheaval and environmental change - the past, present, and future - with a few extra thrills to keep the reader entertained.'
Ian now lives in London with his wife and collaborator, Rachel, working as a writer, editor, and publisher.
He has since released his second book, Prince and Patruan - part one of his epic Zarapathineon series.
Ian says, 'I started storyboarding Zarapathineon back in 2002. I love epic sagas, especially those set during the world's turbulent upheavals - I've always had a fascination with history. Prince and Patruan is written with a deliberately romantic tone, as our protagonists are young and coming of age. As the story expands into the sequels, however, the darker, more serious tones emerge, as do the more diverse complexities, roles, and status of the men and women embroiled within the tale.'
The Zarapathineon saga takes inspiration from Ancient Greece's celebrated tragedies. Though the setting is entirely fictional, the reader should expect a fast-paced epic reminiscent of stories such as Spartacus, Gladiator, 300, and Game of Thrones (minus the fantasy element).
Parts 2 and 3 of the series will be released in 2026.
Ian says, 'I adore anything creative. I love to meet people with ideas, drive, and enthusiasm. It's one of the great joys of writing, music, art, and performance - watching people create ideas for others to enjoy. The UK has such an enormous creative input on the world stage... Through my books, my dream is to be just one tiny part of this wonderful entity.'
As well as new books and projects in the pipeline, Ian, Rachel, and their team, also edit and publish work, and whenever possible try to promote writing and mentor other authors and creatives.
