Rob J. Hayes - author of The God Eater Saga
@robjhayes.bsky.social
Writes books, reads a lot, owns a beagle, runs like a drunk monkey.
www.robjhayes.co.uk
THE GOD EATER saga is out now!
www.robjhayes.co.uk
THE GOD EATER saga is out now!
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I regularly get the question of where to start with my books, so I thought I'd create a little thread.
None of my individual series are connected, so you can start with any series. And I like to write across many of the different sub genres, so it really depends on what sort of fantasy you're after
None of my individual series are connected, so you can start with any series. And I like to write across many of the different sub genres, so it really depends on what sort of fantasy you're after
Editing has begun on the 350k monster that is HERALD's sequel. And oh, how these 1st 2 chapters are gonna screw with folk's preconceptions. 😁
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Editing has begun on the 350k monster that is HERALD's sequel. And oh, how these 1st 2 chapters are gonna screw with folk's preconceptions. 😁
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
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I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – November 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The November list of Self Published Fantasy is now live!
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
I can't lie, one of the covers really snagged my attention this month. Can you guess which?
robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
One thing the convention taught me was I need to get better at short descriptions of my books. So I've condensed HERALD's description into 3 words!
What dya think?
What dya think?
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One thing the convention taught me was I need to get better at short descriptions of my books. So I've condensed HERALD's description into 3 words!
What dya think?
What dya think?
After a few days away at the convention, Potato investigation is on the way to confirm my identity. As always, first point of interrogation is my ears.
November 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
After a few days away at the convention, Potato investigation is on the way to confirm my identity. As always, first point of interrogation is my ears.
This is also one of my favourite pictures of me. 🤣
Hands down, it’s one of my best photos of @robjhayes.bsky.social ever..
@grahamaustinking.bsky.social and @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social in supporting roles at World Fantasy Convention, Brighton 🙂
@grahamaustinking.bsky.social and @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social in supporting roles at World Fantasy Convention, Brighton 🙂
November 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This is also one of my favourite pictures of me. 🤣
I've just put a free short story up on my Patreon. I'm calling it The Execution. It doesn't belong in any of my worlds, just a little story that popped into my head.
Feel free to check it out.
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Feel free to check it out.
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Short Fiction: The Execution | Rob J. Hayes
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October 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I've just put a free short story up on my Patreon. I'm calling it The Execution. It doesn't belong in any of my worlds, just a little story that popped into my head.
Feel free to check it out.
www.patreon.com/posts/142025...
Feel free to check it out.
www.patreon.com/posts/142025...
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Sweet bookmail in today from @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thanks so much Rob, this looks (and sounds) great 🥂
Hammerfall, a standalone novel from Rob's God Eater Saga, is out in February, so keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on this one!
Hammerfall, a standalone novel from Rob's God Eater Saga, is out in February, so keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on this one!
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Sweet bookmail in today from @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thanks so much Rob, this looks (and sounds) great 🥂
Hammerfall, a standalone novel from Rob's God Eater Saga, is out in February, so keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on this one!
Hammerfall, a standalone novel from Rob's God Eater Saga, is out in February, so keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on this one!
We're not judging. Honest!
October 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We're not judging. Honest!
I'm preparing to man a dealer's table at a convention later this month. Got myself some info cards and book cards.
October 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I'm preparing to man a dealer's table at a convention later this month. Got myself some info cards and book cards.
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At World Fantasy Con, Brighton next week, we have a table as Indie Syndicate!
If you’ve wanted a physical, signed book by any of us, now is your chance!!
@robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social
@fantasticphil.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
If you’ve wanted a physical, signed book by any of us, now is your chance!!
@robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social
@fantasticphil.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
At World Fantasy Con, Brighton next week, we have a table as Indie Syndicate!
If you’ve wanted a physical, signed book by any of us, now is your chance!!
@robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social
@fantasticphil.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
If you’ve wanted a physical, signed book by any of us, now is your chance!!
@robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social
@fantasticphil.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social
The ARCs have arrived! Which means... The ARCs will soon be getting sent out. 😁
Hammerfall is one step closer to release.
Hammerfall is one step closer to release.
October 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The ARCs have arrived! Which means... The ARCs will soon be getting sent out. 😁
Hammerfall is one step closer to release.
Hammerfall is one step closer to release.
Rather than finishing this final epilogue, I have spent the morning procrastinating. So I wrote a recap for HERALD. to go at the beginning of book 2.
The recap is over 1000 words!
Turns out, a lot happened in Herald.
The recap is over 1000 words!
Turns out, a lot happened in Herald.
October 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Rather than finishing this final epilogue, I have spent the morning procrastinating. So I wrote a recap for HERALD. to go at the beginning of book 2.
The recap is over 1000 words!
Turns out, a lot happened in Herald.
The recap is over 1000 words!
Turns out, a lot happened in Herald.
When you write 6k in one day, and you're so close to finishing that final chapter of the book, but you have to stop before your brain melts out of your nose. 😭😭😭
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow!
October 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When you write 6k in one day, and you're so close to finishing that final chapter of the book, but you have to stop before your brain melts out of your nose. 😭😭😭
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow!
3 years ago, in preparation for my (thankfully not Red) wedding, I turned my comfy chair into the Iron Throne. Lady Korra, the Potato Knight happily claimed the crown.
October 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
3 years ago, in preparation for my (thankfully not Red) wedding, I turned my comfy chair into the Iron Throne. Lady Korra, the Potato Knight happily claimed the crown.
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🔥 COVER REVEAL 🔥
I had the absolute honor of working on the eBook cover design for HAMMERFALL by @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thank you for letting me unleash my inner Warhammer geek on this epic GOD EATER standalone novel ⚔️
Original cover art by the talented Andrea Tarzia.
I had the absolute honor of working on the eBook cover design for HAMMERFALL by @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thank you for letting me unleash my inner Warhammer geek on this epic GOD EATER standalone novel ⚔️
Original cover art by the talented Andrea Tarzia.
October 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🔥 COVER REVEAL 🔥
I had the absolute honor of working on the eBook cover design for HAMMERFALL by @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thank you for letting me unleash my inner Warhammer geek on this epic GOD EATER standalone novel ⚔️
Original cover art by the talented Andrea Tarzia.
I had the absolute honor of working on the eBook cover design for HAMMERFALL by @robjhayes.bsky.social! Thank you for letting me unleash my inner Warhammer geek on this epic GOD EATER standalone novel ⚔️
Original cover art by the talented Andrea Tarzia.
Time for a cover reveal. Here's the ebook cover for Hammerfall, standalone God Eater Saga story coming 3rd February 2026 and inspired by Norse mythology and the God of War games.
Cover Art by Andrea Tarzia
Cover Design by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
Cover Art by Andrea Tarzia
Cover Design by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Time for a cover reveal. Here's the ebook cover for Hammerfall, standalone God Eater Saga story coming 3rd February 2026 and inspired by Norse mythology and the God of War games.
Cover Art by Andrea Tarzia
Cover Design by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
Cover Art by Andrea Tarzia
Cover Design by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
How much of the sequel to Herald do I have left to write? This much! :D
I can feel the hatred of a million epilogue critics flowing through me.
I can feel the hatred of a million epilogue critics flowing through me.
October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How much of the sequel to Herald do I have left to write? This much! :D
I can feel the hatred of a million epilogue critics flowing through me.
I can feel the hatred of a million epilogue critics flowing through me.
The build up begins... now!
I have set an official date for the release of Hammerfall, a God Eater Saga standalone novel inspired by Norse mythology & the God of War games.
I have set an official date for the release of Hammerfall, a God Eater Saga standalone novel inspired by Norse mythology & the God of War games.
October 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The build up begins... now!
I have set an official date for the release of Hammerfall, a God Eater Saga standalone novel inspired by Norse mythology & the God of War games.
I have set an official date for the release of Hammerfall, a God Eater Saga standalone novel inspired by Norse mythology & the God of War games.
I always knock up ARC covers for my Titan Hoppers books, using stock art, of course. So just for fun, here's a pic with the bespoke covers above and my ARC covers below. :D
October 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I always knock up ARC covers for my Titan Hoppers books, using stock art, of course. So just for fun, here's a pic with the bespoke covers above and my ARC covers below. :D
Here's a God Eater Saga progress report:
Herald topped out at 235,000 words. It's a chonker!
The sequel is currently at 330,000 words and isn't finished yet. It's a bloody monster!
I'm getting close to the end, though... Ish.
Herald topped out at 235,000 words. It's a chonker!
The sequel is currently at 330,000 words and isn't finished yet. It's a bloody monster!
I'm getting close to the end, though... Ish.
October 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Here's a God Eater Saga progress report:
Herald topped out at 235,000 words. It's a chonker!
The sequel is currently at 330,000 words and isn't finished yet. It's a bloody monster!
I'm getting close to the end, though... Ish.
Herald topped out at 235,000 words. It's a chonker!
The sequel is currently at 330,000 words and isn't finished yet. It's a bloody monster!
I'm getting close to the end, though... Ish.
I've been publishing for over 12 years now and I still have a nervous breakdown when reaching out to bloggers to offer ARCs.
October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I've been publishing for over 12 years now and I still have a nervous breakdown when reaching out to bloggers to offer ARCs.
Eska has reached 2000 ratings on the Zon. Yes, it's just a number, but any cause to celebrate. 😃
October 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Eska has reached 2000 ratings on the Zon. Yes, it's just a number, but any cause to celebrate. 😃
I'm not good at taking photos, but I do quite like this one.
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I'm not good at taking photos, but I do quite like this one.
Went to see the Rock Orchestra last night. It was awesome, and there was so much fire!!!
October 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Went to see the Rock Orchestra last night. It was awesome, and there was so much fire!!!
Picked my next read. Perdido Street Station by China Mieville.
I have no idea what to expect going into this chonker, but a lot of folk have told me this is a masterpiece. I am therefore hopeful.
I have no idea what to expect going into this chonker, but a lot of folk have told me this is a masterpiece. I am therefore hopeful.
October 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Picked my next read. Perdido Street Station by China Mieville.
I have no idea what to expect going into this chonker, but a lot of folk have told me this is a masterpiece. I am therefore hopeful.
I have no idea what to expect going into this chonker, but a lot of folk have told me this is a masterpiece. I am therefore hopeful.