Peter Apps is a British author and journalist with a diverse writing career spanning fiction and nonfiction. He is the author of the science fiction novel "Deja Vu To The Nth" and two Kindle Singles: "Before Ebola," which recounts his experiences covering hemorrhagic fever in Angola, and "Churchill In The Trenches," a historical account of Winston Churchill's frontline service during World War I. His works reflect his broad interests in science, history, and global affairs.
As Reuters' global defense correspondent, Apps has reported from over 20 countries, including conflict zones in southern Africa and Sri Lanka. A life-altering injury in 2006 left him largely paralyzed, yet he continued his journalism career using voice recognition software. His writing often explores resilience, human adaptability, and the intersection of history and contemporary challenges. Born in London and raised in southern Essex, he later settled in Sheerness, Kent, where the region's rich history influenced his creative perspective.
Beyond journalism, Apps maintains a keen interest in astronomy, classical music, and film. His science fiction work imagines worlds as unfamiliar as distant planets, drawing parallels between historical settings and futuristic possibilities. While balancing his reporting duties, he has also contributed to think tanks, including serving as executive director of the Project for Study of the 21st Century (PS21). His multifaceted career reflects a commitment to exploring both the realities of global conflict and the boundless realms of speculative fiction.