Roz Preston is an author living in the seaside town of Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland.
After a varied career as a dressmaker, teacher, political aide, and boatbuilder, Roz began writing seriously in 2015. This new chapter led to the creation of a trilogy of novels that delve into the complexities of relationships formed later in life, where the characters’ pasts inevitably shape their present and future together.
Her writing is distinguished by its blend of contemporary scenes and evocative flashbacks, guiding readers through journeys of love, loss, healing, and the courage to embrace new beginnings. True to life, the unexpected is never far away. Roz describes her work as “gritty romance with hand grenades thrown in,” reflecting both the emotional depth and the dramatic twists that characterise her stories.
Roz Preston by Victor Albrow
Roz’s experiences as a sailor—including an Atlantic crossing in the boat she built with her late husband, John —inform the character of Cal Mathieson, her male protagonist
The Scottish Highlands, Western Islands and Edinburgh feature prominently in her novels, with additional scenes set in London and the South of France. Roz’s experiences as a sailor—including an Atlantic crossing in the boat she built with her late husband, John —inform the character of Cal Mathieson, her male protagonist. Music also plays a significant role, inspired by her earlier life in London with John, a senior figure in the UK record industry. Her political background is reflected in the character of Annie MacIntosh, a dedicated lawyer. Each book in the trilogy addresses important societal issues such as abuse in care homes, people trafficking, and coercive control.
Collaboration is central to Roz Preston’s creative process. She has worked with singer-songwriter Andy Murray, who has composed the original songs featured in the books, available as download and on CD. The trilogy is published by Stonebook Press, the imprint of respected Edinburgh-based book designer James Hutcheson.
The trilogy launches with In Repair in 2026, followed by Under Pressure and Echoes of Love. Once these are published, Roz plans to complete her memoir about the ten years she and her husband spent building Sweet Dreams, their 44-foot ocean cruising yacht, in a Dorset barn —a story he always hoped she would tell.
