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Robs
@rdpires.bsky.social
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Fiction author and mechanical engineer from California. 🌈Potential fire hazard.

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"Don't worry about the Discord thing, it's only NSFW servers and channels that will require age verification! :)"

I could remove every speck of risque imagery/topics from my community and there's still a 50% chance we'd get flagged just because we're openly queer.

It's not actually about the kids.
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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This image is everything. Please rebrand to this
February 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Loved the halftime show, but it is interesting to me how the performances have transformed into a sort of live music video.

They are not geared towards the people at the stadium anymore, they are engineered almost solely for the camera. I get it, since that's the majority audience, but still
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Stay up to date with project details, and get a reminder on March 2nd, Launch day!
The Tides That Reign Books I-III: Queer Epic Fantasy Saga

www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Coming soon: The Tides That Reign Books I-III: Queer Epic Fantasy Saga
For fans of John Gwynne and M.L. Wang comes a dark tale of tyranny, rebellion, and magic with South East Asian mythology influences.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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3 WEEKS LEFT!

The Tides That Reign campaign begins March 2.

Are you a fan of epic fantasies with harrowing battles, lush worldbuilding, political intrigue, queer protagonists, and forbidden love?

Dive into my campaign for 'The Tides That Reign,' a multi-POV saga about overthrowing tyranny.
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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They had an insane streak to Toy Story 3, so it's really hard to choose!
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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A New Song for ‘Sparrows’: Unveiling the Second Cover

With just under a month to go until the launch of my Kickstarter campaign for The Tides That Reign, I'm happy to unveil the new cover for book two, Sparrows Sing of Dying. Illustrator Maria Areta once again captures the dark tone and grandeur…
A New Song for ‘Sparrows’: Unveiling the Second Cover
With just under a month to go until the launch of my Kickstarter campaign for The Tides That Reign, I'm happy to unveil the new cover for book two, Sparrows Sing of Dying. Illustrator Maria Areta once again captures the dark tone and grandeur of the novel despite the intimate framing of the cover, as well as the fierce defiance of the depicted character, Queen Yiscel.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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1. Up
2. Ratatouille
3. Wall-E
4. Finding Nemo
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Pixar was founded 40 years ago today 🎂

Rank your top 4 movies
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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If you're interested, here's the pre-launch page:

The Tides That Reign Books I-III: Queer Epic Fantasy Saga, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Coming soon: The Tides That Reign Books I-III: Queer Epic Fantasy Saga
For fans of John Gwynne and M.L. Wang comes a dark tale of tyranny, rebellion, and magic with South East Asian mythology influences.
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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We've crossed 100 campaign followers!!

Thank you to everyone who has hit that "Notify Me On Launch" button! Let's see if we can get to 125 before March 2nd!! 🥰

'The Tides That Reign' is a queer, dark epic fantasy saga about overthrowing tyranny.

#indieauthor #fantasy #queer
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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When I'm really sick, all I want are scrambled eggs-based foods
January 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Winter Wonderings

Book Three Progress This past week, I had the pleasure of reviewing the final edits for Before the Ghost Sea, the upcoming third installment in my dark, epic fantasy saga The Tides That Reign. When I say that it got me shaking with excitement for its release, that's an…
Winter Wonderings
Book Three Progress This past week, I had the pleasure of reviewing the final edits for Before the Ghost Sea, the upcoming third installment in my dark, epic fantasy saga The Tides That Reign. When I say that it got me shaking with excitement for its release, that's an understatement. The penultimate Reign chapter just might be my favorite of the series (for your information, the final book is mostly completed, though there is still much work to be done).
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January 21, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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They really ate with "can't see the forest for the trees"
January 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Now we're talking!
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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They're subtle, but the signs are there 😂
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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I know I'm in a queer relationship because I used the phrase "for the better" and we both stopped mid conversation to break into song
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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It just isn't the same still 😭
January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Can't do it. Might as well throw them away
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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The "fresh" to "next day" drop off on French fries is brutal
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Who is MOST LIKELY to…
Discover a cursed relic at an antique store or market?
Let us know who YOU think would win in the comments.

#booksky #lgbtqfantasy #queerfantasy #writersofbluesky

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Yellow text over a forest background with two portraits. One in the top left depicts author Trip Galey, the other in the bottom right depicts RD Pires. The text reads as follows: Trip: RD chose this question KNOWING I literally have a PhD in magical markets, so I can only assume he has some kind of trump card hidden up his sleeve…possibly the cursed relic in question! RD: I can spend hours in an antique store and will literally pick up anything that catches my eye. So I'm going to argue that I would find the cursed relic, even if I shouldn't be touching it. (What is RD up to?)
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Who is MOST LIKELY to…
Discover a cursed relic at an antique store or market?

#booksky #lgbtqfantasy #queerfantasy #writersofbluesky

12/14
Yellow text over a forest background. The text reads "Who is most likely to discover a cursed relic at an antique store or market? The answer may surprise you." Below the text are three silhouettes, one of a grandfather clock, one of a crouching winged gargoyle, and one of a violin player.
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Who is MOST LIKELY to…
Kill the farmboy before he has a chance to become THE CHOSEN ONE?
Vote in the comments for who YOU think deserves the title

#booksky #queerfantasy #lgbtqfantasy #writersofbluesky
Yellow text over a forest background. There are two portraits, the one in the top left is of author RD Pires, the one in the bottom right is of author Trip Galey. The text across the page reads as follows: RD: Farmboys don't stand a chance in my stories! Design of Darkness literally starts with a handful of violent deaths. The answer should be clear here. Trip: All due respect to RD but I was literally raised on a ranch. I have a personal beef (pun intended) with the whole concept of farmboys. And I will not hesitate to settle scores in fiction (tho, admittedly, I haven't YET…)
January 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Who is MOST LIKELY to…
Kill the farmboy before he has a chance to become THE CHOSEN ONE?

#booksky #lgbtqfantasy #queerfantasy #writersofbluesky
Yellow text over a forest background that reads "Who is most likely to…kill the farmboy before he has a chance to become the chosen one?" Beneath the text are two silhouettes, one of a farmer standing with a pitchfork and the other of a knight raising a sword.
January 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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What Kickstarter, you ask?
Click the link to get notified when 'The Fall of the House of Valenciaga' goes live! #booksky #lgbtqfantasy #queerfantasy #writersofbluesky

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
Yellow text over a forest background. On the bottom right corner is a mockup of a paperback edition of 'The Fall of the House of Valenciaga' showing a concerned man looking off to the side behind shattered glass. Text reads as follows: (What Kickstarter, you ask?) The Fall of the House of Valenziaga Queer Science-Fantasy 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🚀🧙‍♂️✅ Plotting the ruin of your own noble house because it’s the only way to escape your witch of a mother ✅✅✅ Intrigue and rebellion ✅ Super-science and sorcery ✅ Sexy love interests! ✅✅✅ All the feels, faery deals, and killer heels ✅✅✅ Need I go on? (Go hit Notify me On Launch!)
January 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Who is MOST LIKELY to…
Drop an unexpected manuscript on their editor/readers?

Let us know who won this round! #lgbtqfiction #queerfantasy #booksky

3/14
Yellow text over a forest green background with two portraits. The portrait in the upper left is of author Trip Galey, the one on the lower right is of author RD Pires. The text reads as follows: Trip: I do have a tendency to quickly write small projects, but a whole book? That’s a lot. Though I think R.D. plans more in advance than I do, so I very well might have to vote for him on this one! 😅 R.D.: I have never known a writer to juggle more literary projects than Trip, but I did drop 3 novels in the past 18 months, so I wouldn’t count me out of the race just yet!
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM