Richard Lister is a British author of historical and mythic fiction whose work centres on loyalty, command, moral consequence and the cost of power. His writing is disciplined, structurally precise and grounded in research, with a particular focus on martial culture and leadership under pressure.

With over three decades of study in European history, symbolic systems and narrative architecture, Richard brings a rigorous approach to world-building and long-form storytelling. His background in languages, film studies and philosophy informs his command of theme and pacing, while professional experience in high-intensity clinical environments shapes his interest in decision-making under strain and the psychology of command.

He is the author of The Book of Runic Astrology and Runes Made Easy, published by established international houses including Hay House and Rockpool Publishing. His non-fiction catalogue demonstrates clarity of structure, editorial discipline and the ability to deliver complex material on deadline, qualities directly transferable to commissioned fiction and shared-universe writing.

Richard is currently developing long-form historical fantasy rooted in early medieval Europe, with an emphasis on brotherhood, oath-binding and earned authority. His fiction prioritises tone control, internal consistency and narrative momentum, aligning with the demands of established genre markets and franchise storytelling.

He lives in the United Kingdom and is open to commissioned projects, collaborative development and shared-world fiction.