Rud published the children's book
Gutter på skoggang in 1928, and continued writing children's books. In 1930 came
Karsemne, in 1931
Skaugumtrollet, and
Tusser og troll in 1934. He wrote
Stifinner in 1935, and
Et riktig mannfolk in 1936, all books for children. His first novel was
Vi skal ha et barn from 1933, while his breakthrough was
Jeg er ingen proletar from 1935. Among his other novels were
Oppfordring til dans (1957) and
Eirene (1966). Before working in the press, Rud had a number of other jobs. He worked as an apprentice at a soda factory and a tailor's workshop, and as a gardener and salesman. From 1931 to 1932 he edited the local newspaper
Asker Blad. As an editor of this magazine Rud read and commented on more than 100,000 manuscripts. From 1961 he was given the state grant for artists. He received the
Arts Council Norway Honorary Award in 1987 and the Alf Prøysen memorial fund in 1988. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the
Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1971. ==Selected works==