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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 · 3h

No worries. Good luck with the game.

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

That looks cool. Will it come out on iOS?

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

We mine their fossils to make gelatine.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Rudolf: unless you’re exceptionally useful, any differences mean you are worthless and deserve being made fun of.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Fingers crossed they ask some hard questions.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

The correct answer is: hell yes.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

That should have read: @piatpod.bsky.social

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Cheers. I am in awe of the great work so many do. There are villains in the real world I could never have invented for my fiction
and true stories that we need so much to be told. I tip my hat to all the journalists who keep fearless truth telling at the centre of their work.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

The standard libertarian is against government until they can make it do what they want. Which basically leads them to conservatism in practise, or burning the house down as in the US.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Is there anyone who can hold the RBA accountable? Greg, can you drop by their next press event?

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

A year ago, we had a visitor to our sword club who wanted crash training in sword fighting. Here's a fun video of his experience. And that's me in the green and yellow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4F...
#hema #longsword #knights #medieval #reenactment #swords

Becoming A Knight | Learning How To Use A Sword In 2024 | Medieval Fair | Micheal Risky

YouTube video by Micheal Risky

www.youtube.com

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

You can buy our Australian beef.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

If it doesn’t burn down

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Obviously there’s the so many more, Ronnie etc. who are amazing.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for your great work

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

A bit of a random selection of news people/sources
@bencollins.bsky.social
@tristansnell.bsky.social
@instanterudite.bsky.social
@swin24.bsky.social
@exposingnv.bsky.social
@muellershewrote.com
@katiephang.bsky.social
@editorialboard.bsky.social
@bellingcat.com

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

For UK stuff, I listen to podcasts:
The News Quiz
Breaking the News
What Just Happened
And then get depressed about UK Labour.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

More Oz news
@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@grogsgamut.bsky.social
@michellegrattan.bsky.social
@nicolechvastek.bsky.social
@6newsau.bsky.social
@benraue.com
@pollytics.bsky.social
@reneweconomy.com.au
@anthonyklan.bsky.social
+ others

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

More Australia specific:
@cathywilcox.bsky.social (pictures speak 1k words)
@lelievre.bsky.social
@ajgardineresq.bsky.social
@janecaro.bsky.social
@indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy (variety of articles/I don't love every source)
@beneltham.bsky.social
@nikisavvasjumper.bsky.social
cont

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

Podcasts from the Puzzle in a thunderstorm group. Atheist and skeptic focused. Filled with *very* off colour humour. You have been warned.
@[email protected]
Podcasts for news include: The Scathing Atheist (news events around religion and its impact on people), The Skepticrat (news, mostly US)

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

For Russia's disgusting war on Ukraine:
@kyivindependent.com
@noelreports.com
@theukrainianreview.bsky.social
@militarynewsua.bsky.social
@maks23.bsky.social
@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social
+ others
www.stimson.org/project/net-... podcast (US based, can be a bit RW but touches on Ukraine a lot)

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

I listen to and read an ecclectic mix of folk, both Australian and international—because nothing local really makes sense without understanding the international soup in which it floats.
A few follow:

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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

This is great and I do like how there’s a bit of intellectual friction that helps bring out slightly different takes on occasion between the hosts.

Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 2d

@thenewdaily.bsky.social can have some good content from quality journalists, but is occasionally a little shallow when it’s a less experienced writer.

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

But it would be nice if you were more consistent *cough* Woodside *cough*