Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ
@rtorrubia.com
Writer/poet/optimist. Rep'd by @bigjcowen. THE SHIPWRIGHT AND THE SHROUDWEAVER OUT NOW from Gollancz. Acad. work with Bloomsbury Politics. They/them.
https://linktr.ee/RafaelTorrubia
https://linktr.ee/RafaelTorrubia
Evening @farwall.bsky.social . Today we have a charmingly bleak tree.
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Evening @farwall.bsky.social . Today we have a charmingly bleak tree.
Evening @farwall.bsky.social. Today it's windmills and a moody sky.
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Evening @farwall.bsky.social. Today it's windmills and a moody sky.
The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver, my beautiful, wild epic fantasy of murdered gods and forgotten magic is out today from @gollancz.bsky.social
This book has lived in my head and heart for years. You could do me no greater kindness than ordering yourself a copy today, link in bio ⛵️💀🌊
This book has lived in my head and heart for years. You could do me no greater kindness than ordering yourself a copy today, link in bio ⛵️💀🌊
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver, my beautiful, wild epic fantasy of murdered gods and forgotten magic is out today from @gollancz.bsky.social
This book has lived in my head and heart for years. You could do me no greater kindness than ordering yourself a copy today, link in bio ⛵️💀🌊
This book has lived in my head and heart for years. You could do me no greater kindness than ordering yourself a copy today, link in bio ⛵️💀🌊
It's now just under a month until The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver sets sail, and I'll be all over Scotland in November to celebrate.
Event tickets and pre-order link in bio!
I'd love to see you at some, or all!
Event tickets and pre-order link in bio!
I'd love to see you at some, or all!
November 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's now just under a month until The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver sets sail, and I'll be all over Scotland in November to celebrate.
Event tickets and pre-order link in bio!
I'd love to see you at some, or all!
Event tickets and pre-order link in bio!
I'd love to see you at some, or all!
Very pleasantly surprised to have a sneaky wee cameo in @thebookseller.com this week.
September 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Very pleasantly surprised to have a sneaky wee cameo in @thebookseller.com this week.
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.
August 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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.
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
bit.ly/shipshroudsummer
July 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
bit.ly/shipshroudsummer
Amazingly, this is massive progress. Woof.
July 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazingly, this is massive progress. Woof.
Nocturnal copyedits are the best copyedits.
July 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nocturnal copyedits are the best copyedits.
Please to report I've found the most ethnically appropriate summer t-shirt, so you can all stand down. 🍷🍋🐟🌞
June 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Please to report I've found the most ethnically appropriate summer t-shirt, so you can all stand down. 🍷🍋🐟🌞
Delighted to say that I'll be reading from The Shipwright and The Shroudweaver for the first time EVER at @cymerafestival.co.uk this weekend. Come say hey! Be the first person to set sail with my wild, strange crew.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
June 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Delighted to say that I'll be reading from The Shipwright and The Shroudweaver for the first time EVER at @cymerafestival.co.uk this weekend. Come say hey! Be the first person to set sail with my wild, strange crew.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
Another birthday rolls around. This past year has been a strange one: wild triumph and delight, cut with some spicy health scares and a touch of heartbreak. This weekend has been a lovely reminder that I'm constantly backed up by a few brave souls who are dedicated to keeping my ship sailing.
May 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Another birthday rolls around. This past year has been a strange one: wild triumph and delight, cut with some spicy health scares and a touch of heartbreak. This weekend has been a lovely reminder that I'm constantly backed up by a few brave souls who are dedicated to keeping my ship sailing.
A sneak preview of Sunday's workshop with Mearns Writers. A shiny penny to anyone who can guess the poet that may feature.
April 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A sneak preview of Sunday's workshop with Mearns Writers. A shiny penny to anyone who can guess the poet that may feature.
Pleased to know I project a godless energy.
April 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Pleased to know I project a godless energy.
Split the night down to blue.
March 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Split the night down to blue.
Hey pals, I just don't think my new coffee cups could be any cuter.
March 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hey pals, I just don't think my new coffee cups could be any cuter.
the moon set over the hill like a lamp to watch us
March 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
the moon set over the hill like a lamp to watch us
This month for @forestsecrets.bsky.social, a crisis of faith. Strange blessings from the riverfolk.The sweet sleep of agrimony, known in some places as holy rope.
March 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This month for @forestsecrets.bsky.social, a crisis of faith. Strange blessings from the riverfolk.The sweet sleep of agrimony, known in some places as holy rope.
Posting proof-of-life between hospital appointments, because I feel like sometimes it's nothing but glossy promo after glossy promo on bookish social media, and it ain't like that. 90% of the people I know are up against it and soldiering on, making beautiful things anyway. Solidarity to you all ♡
February 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Posting proof-of-life between hospital appointments, because I feel like sometimes it's nothing but glossy promo after glossy promo on bookish social media, and it ain't like that. 90% of the people I know are up against it and soldiering on, making beautiful things anyway. Solidarity to you all ♡
Finally found my YA protagonist name.
February 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally found my YA protagonist name.
Beyond delighted to have edited this collection of work from my wonderful workshop attendees, with the able support of Dundee Libraries and Open Book.
Look at that blackbird's egg blue-green cover. Wee stunner.
Launching February 22nd, come and celebrate this talented bunch.
Look at that blackbird's egg blue-green cover. Wee stunner.
Launching February 22nd, come and celebrate this talented bunch.
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Beyond delighted to have edited this collection of work from my wonderful workshop attendees, with the able support of Dundee Libraries and Open Book.
Look at that blackbird's egg blue-green cover. Wee stunner.
Launching February 22nd, come and celebrate this talented bunch.
Look at that blackbird's egg blue-green cover. Wee stunner.
Launching February 22nd, come and celebrate this talented bunch.
No, I love editing, really.
January 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
No, I love editing, really.
BREAKING NEWS: your favourite local author gets haircut, still extremely tired.
January 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
BREAKING NEWS: your favourite local author gets haircut, still extremely tired.