Legendary. Fearless. Raw.
Roger
Ward
Cult Cinema Icon. Bestselling Author.
Over six decades on screen — from outlaw bikers to crime lords. Now, Roger Ward tells his story in his own words. Direct. Honest. Unforgettable.
The Bestselling Fictional Novel
The Story Only
Roger Can Tell
Growl
A Novel by Roger Ward
Roger Ward’s work as an actor in films and on stage has made him known worldwide; yet his writing is regrettably little known. He began his first novel as a document of the swinging 60s at 15 and completed it during a writing retreat in the Islands of Tahiti; it was sold as a film and produced to much fanfare and box-office success in 1970. However, the novel was so controversial that it wasn't published until 41 years later.
He wrote another novel during the 1970’s. This one was set against the Vietnam War. It was an open wound back then, and it preceded ‘The Deer Hunter’, ‘Coming Home’, and ‘Apocalypse Now’, and it was not well received. He eventually sold it as a film in 1982 but stopped pursuing its publication. Now, after much cajoling from his wife, Journalist Jayashree Pillay, he has resurrected and edited it for fans of high-tension, dark satire and anti-heroism that focus on the human impact of modern conflict, and on those who document it for an eager audience.
Growl is not a dry academic document about the evolution of the War Correspondent. It is inspired by them, honours them, and respects the Military Historians who document their growth.
Growl is a fictional work set in Iraq during the United States invasion. The story draws heavily on research and documents many major battles, but it mainly follows Matt and Peter Wild, brothers who have covered wars, revolutions, and revolts for 12 years. For Peter, it is the end of the line. He escapes to New Zealand to recuperate and try to live an ordinary life. Matt pursues him, intending to take him back. It brings battles to a small-town setting, almost as bitter and vicious as those that Peter escaped.
The Man Behind The Legend
Six decades of
Raw Authenticity
Roger Ward is one of Australia's most recognisable and beloved screen presences. From his explosive debut in the 1970s to iconic roles in films like Mad Max and Turkey Shoot, Roger carved out a career built on grit, charisma, and an unapologetic authenticity that audiences could always feel.
Now, after decades in front of the camera — and a life that reads like a feature film itself — Roger has put pen to paper. His fictional novel is a masterclass in storytelling: raw, direct, conversational, and utterly fearless.
Screen Icon
148 film and television credits spanning six decades of Australian and international cinema.
Cult Legend
Revered worldwide for his unforgettable roles in Mad Max, Turkey Shoot, and dozens of cult classics.
Bestselling Author
His debut fictional novel sold out within weeks — raw, direct, and unlike any Hollywood story ever told.
Master Storyteller
From pub yarns to packed theatre shows, Roger commands every room with fearless honesty.
The Bestselling Fictional Novel
The Story Only
Roger Can Tell
4.9/5 · 2,400+ Reader Reviews
"Uncut & Unfiltered"
The Roger Ward Fictional Novel
From hard-hitting roles and unforgettable appearances to unexpected cult fame, Roger Ward’s journey feels like a story Hollywood forgot to write. Now, he’s putting that story on the page himself. No ghostwriter. No polished PR version. No holding back. Just Roger Ward, in his own words, revealing the moments, memories, and madness exactly as he lived them with the same raw, fearless spirit that defined his legendary career.
- The unfiltered truth behind cult film classics
- Behind-the-scenes stories from 50+ years on set
- Raw insights into the Australian film industry
- The personal journey from outlaw roles to author
- Over 300 pages of vivid, page-turning storytelling
- Foreword by industry legends
"Riotously entertaining. Ward writes as he acts — with total conviction."
- The Australian
"A cult icon's life as chaotic and compelling as his greatest roles."
- Screen Daily
"Brutal honesty delivered with a showman's perfect timing."
- Sydney Morning Herald
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