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Robert Tillsley (Author)
@tillsley.bsky.social
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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.
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So a draft zero can read really roughly. I swear my final prose is better than this!
#amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #indieauthor #indieauthors
Screenshot of word doc with text reading: If it is says bullshit guy, then he’s responsible for everything that’s happened. We should execute him here and now.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Amateur.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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What a weekend at Bowerbird, meeting 90+ new readers. Wayfarer’s Rift was the star. If you’re a new follower, welcome.
Today, I’m restarting training for my club’s longsword finals. Then after a couple of administrative tasks, it’s back to work writing.
#fantasy #scifi #amwriting #hema
November 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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But today is not that day
November 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Ah, the ritual of packing books for an event.
#Bowerbird #indieauthor #author #scifi #fantasy #portalfantasy #adults #children #bookcovers #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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39.27 mins, new PB for parkrun (5k)
#parkrun #author #fitness #hema #fencer #indieauthor
Coast view in morning. Dirt leading to rocky shore.
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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While you check out the design and craft extravoganza at Bowerbird, drop by L3 and find your next read or sort our a Christmas present or two!
#bowerbird #adelaide #gifts #Christmas #books #indieauthor #market
Map of Bowerbird, arrow leading to L3, R Max Tillsley's Stall. Text reads: Want a great read for kids or adults? Need to buy a present for a reader? Find author R Max Tillsley at: table L3, Bowerbird, Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showgrounds, 21-23 November
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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When I send myself a story note that doesn't help...
#amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #scifi #author #books #writing #fiction #drafting #indieauthor
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Spending the morning prepping some display items for Bowerbird, an absolutely huge gift market in the Adelaide showgrounds. 21-23 November. If you don't know me, I'm an indie author. Drop by, say hi, and tell me what you like to read.
See you at Bowerbird 21-23 November, Adelaide showgrounds.
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Playing with technique I learnt from rapier. Off hand on the blade allows for some interesting flicking forward. It works well in sabre, though it also offers no threat with the point. This kind of variation is perfect for writing a sword fight.
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Vector/laser cutter question 4 inkscape.
Trying 4 the rectangle 2 hold letters together when the cut is made.
Know an efficient way to do this? Maybe a way to:
1. slice the letter so I can change the lower part to blue
2. Cut the red rectangle so it doesn't overlap the blue
#inkscape #lasercutting
Letters F and A outline in red. A long horizontal rectangle going across the lower parts of the letters. The lower part of the letter F is blue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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@supanovaexpo.bsky.social Adelaide was amazing. Not only did I get to meet a whole bunch of new readers and amazing cosplayers, but I also had the chance to hang out with a tonne of super talented authors from around Australia.
#supanova #indieauthors #scifi #fantasy #horror #romance #steampunk
A group of authors and illustrators in a supanova aisle A large group of authors with their books in an aisle of supanova.
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Bring on day 2 of Supanova Adelaide!
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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As well as writing, I also create random stickers.
Stickers playing on pictograph designs including warning signs.
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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So… My table space may have expanded. 😇 See you at Supanova Adelaide!
Robert standing in front of his book table. Three tables next to each other with books on display.
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Martin Drake crosses a rift to escape direwolves and finds himself travelling with a ruthless old lady, fleeing a terrible evil across many worlds, swinging swords and taking names—all to return to Earth. But there's more to it!
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1764277503/
Direct in Oz: tillsley.com/store
Wayfarer's Rift Cover. Mostly White. Blackbird silhouette in agressive pose with a superimposed scene of a man with a sword facing off spider-like monsters.
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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I'll have my kids books at @supanovaexpo.bsky.social Adelaide as well.
Covers for Kids books include the Winter King and a skeleton archer, Susie Steele, Monika and Daisy along with a ghost cat, Sam and Groan, and a Zombie hippo.
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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I'm all set for Supanova in Adelaide. See you there!
@supanovaexpo.bsky.social
#supanova #sciencefiction #fantasy #adelaide #indieauthor #author #genrefiction #fandom #artistalley
October 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Which film reminds you of your childhood the most?

So many classics from The Dark Crystal to The Princess Bride, but Tron blew my mind like no other.
Tron activating light cycle.
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Heading to Supanova Adelaide this weekend?
Here's where you can find me and my new releases!
#supanovaAdelaide #supanova #indieauthor
Map of Supanova Adelaide with a yellow line going between booths to reach table 111 in the Indie Author Zone
October 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Wayfarer Chronicles Book 2 draft zero is now at 21k words. Martin is going down a slide in an impossibly tall building.
#amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #wordcount #indieauthor
Screenshot showing page 37 of 37 and 21050 words.
October 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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My high-tech podcast recording rig. Microphone pinned to the long tail of a corflute cat I’m making that is still missing a head. And yes, my laptop is on puzzle boxes.
Microphone clipped to a black plastic elongated tail. A laptop raised on puzzle boxes. All resting on a wooden table.
October 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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I’m an indie, which means that you get a fresh story and every book you buy makes a massive difference to me.
Wayfarer’s Rift is a fast-paced portal fantasy where a teacher had a chance to save the world(s).
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR46WXJV
Aussies can get autographed print: tillsley.com/store
The cover for Wayfarer’s Rift. Features a silhouette of a black bird with wings up and talons in a scratching position. Set in the silhouette is the scene of a man holding a sword facing off against a large spider-like monster. The title is in black except for where it shifts to white when overlaying the image. On the W a blackbird stands.
October 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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A year ago in Adelaide. A great band that can cross between silly and profound without notice.
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM