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Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ

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Writer/poet/optimist. Rep'd by @bigjcowen. THE SHIPWRIGHT AND THE SHROUDWEAVER coming Autumn 2025 from Gollancz. Acad. work with Bloomsbury Politics. They/them. https://linktr.ee/RafaelTorrubia

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Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · 5d

Very sad to hear that Manchán Magan is gone to soon.

www.irishtimes.com/video/video/...

Manchán Magan - "Shine Your Light – Solstice"

Manchán Magan appearing in "Shine Your Light – Solstice", a 2020 RTÉ special exploring Irish culture, talking about the Irish phrase, "Mothaím Uaim Mothú".

www.irishtimes.com

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · 26d

Very pleasantly surprised to have a sneaky wee cameo in @thebookseller.com this week.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 30

Still one of my favourite fantasy books, ever.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

It's the unholy bindings they etch onto our bones.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

A thousand thankyous. It's a good un, I guarantee ;)

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

I hope you dive back in again on publication Simon, I've said it before, but you encouraged me with this one way, way before anyone, and it will be what it is in large part thanks to all your enthusiasm.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

I am so hype to see what you think pal ♡

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

Thank youuu friend ♡ Hope you get to read it soon.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

It is absolutely On Point. So hype for you to read this (US distribution is happening, btw, stay tuned).

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

Ah Simon, there's no way this book would be where it is without your championing it from the early, early days. You might find some new bits in the final version you didn't get to see before too :) Hope we get to work on something together soon.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

I have had to sit on this cover for SO LONG. So glad you like it compadre.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 16

Ah cheers Kurt, it's probably the coolest (and best) thing I've ever written.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 13

Beyond delighted to share the cover for The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver. Kerby Rosanes is a wizard. If you think the cover is beautiful, just wait until you meet the wild, heartbreaking adventure inside. The good folk @gollancz.bsky.social await your preorders. Link in bio, as they say.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Aug 2

o no, the little clown. aiieeeeee.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 29

I !! myself when I found out!

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 29

Hello pals, The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver is currently in Waterstones' summer pre-order sale. Spend a little now, and give yourself a winter of wild magic.

bit.ly/shipshroudsummer

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 28

He DJ's up the road in Pitlochry on occasion and I fully intend to catch it next time.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 28

I'm witness to a murder.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 22

Amazing. Thank god media finally found a use for Lee Pace's body.

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Wrens&Robins @wrensandrobins.bsky.social · Jul 20

After the rain.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 21

Sold - I'm looking for something to scratch the sci-fi itch post-The Expanse, so sounds very promising!

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 19

A machine, honestly.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 18

Amazingly, this is massive progress. Woof.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 17

Should I be getting in on Foundation? I trust yr judgement.

Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ @rtorrubia.com · Jul 12

How did I MISS this? A belated but resounding cheer!