Robert Bell was born in the United Kingdom and moved to Thailand seven years ago after years of trips. Rough Diamonds, his debut novel, which he has made available for free download, is based on his early years in Thailand. Although though the story is set at a fictional bar with a fictional group of people, many of the more startling incidents truly happened to him. In Diamond Fellowship and Facets of Thai Diamonds, Robert continues the story of the individuals and locations he created. A past that Paul Swift thought he'd left behind in Germany is revealed, and they establish a commercial empire.Robert has just published his fourth book, in which a past that Paul Swift thought he'd left behind in Germany takes control of the present.

The backdrop for this drama is Robert's imaginary sois, but the characters are all new. Robert is currently based in North East Thailand, where he is working on a new novel as well as a collection of short stories.