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Robert Tillsley (Author)

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Science fiction and fantasy indie author, HEMA fencer, and collector of hobbies. AKA R Max Tillsley. My new gamebook The Winter King is out now, and my latest novel for adults is Project Eclipse. tillsley.com

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · Aug 31

Announcing My First Zombie, a gentle parody of picture books, perfect for children 4-8 who like a story with a little bit more than fluffy bunnies or sparkling unicorns.

To pre-order the print version in Australia, click here: blackskybooks.square.site/product/myfi...
Wide availability 20 Sept

The cover of My First Zombie, featuring a child in a lab coat holding the hands of a tall zombie in a cute style. There is a blue sky with fluffy clouds and they are standing on a hill. To one side is the top of a gravestone.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 23h

Oh same. I’d loved reading to kids. My favourite one was called the Library Lion.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! I used to be a primary teacher, and teaching kids to write is what really got me back into writing. I read this as part of a book week workshop day I did for Fulham Gardens Primary, and it had a really great response.
As always for an indie, the trick is letting people know it exists.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

I also have books that aren’t finished years later, either because they just didn’t work, or they’ll have to wait until I’m a better writer.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

I wish Amazon was banned from requiring exclusivity for kindle unlimited on the grounds of being a monopoly.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve written first drafts in six weeks and taken longer than 18 months to complete some. A book takes as long or as short as it does with no meaning beyond the time available to pull out my hair in frustration.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

Calling these people stupid would be an insult to stupid people.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

Huge nostalgia joy for Tron over here. It blew my mind as a kid.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

Am I the kind of guy who forgets he already has a drink? Yes, I am. At least I have all the fuel I need for writing.
#writer #author #indieauthor #amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy

Desk with glass of orange juice, mug of tea, and can of Pepsi Max.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 1d

Heath Farnden from the Antipodean d20 will be there. Super nice guy.

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 3d

Feels very Albo. So much talk about what needs to be done then tinkers at the edge of everything except employment law and childcare.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 3d

I resemble that.

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Rob J. Hayes - author of The God Eater Saga @robjhayes.bsky.social · 3d

As always seems happen, I published my list and immediately get an influx of books being published. :D

I've just updated the October list with 4 more new releases. Check it out.

robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...