Erin Roberts
@nirele.bsky.social
Game Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Writing Excuses co-host. Storyteller. She/her. #WotCStaff. Opinions are my own.
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Finally got around to updating ye olde profile page with some fun news: I’ve joined Wizards of the Coast as a Game Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Much love to everyone who has been part of my journey through TTRPG writing and design land so far – excited to see what this new chapter brings!
January 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Finally got around to updating ye olde profile page with some fun news: I’ve joined Wizards of the Coast as a Game Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Much love to everyone who has been part of my journey through TTRPG writing and design land so far – excited to see what this new chapter brings!
1 - Get someone to name drop both.
2- Convince someone the two are part of an ongoing conspiracy.
3 - Explain why anyone who likes both things is a straight-up traitor.
4 - Use each in a genuine compliment to a different person.
5 - Incorporate both into your 2026 resolutions.
6 - All of the above.
2- Convince someone the two are part of an ongoing conspiracy.
3 - Explain why anyone who likes both things is a straight-up traitor.
4 - Use each in a genuine compliment to a different person.
5 - Incorporate both into your 2026 resolutions.
6 - All of the above.
December 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
1 - Get someone to name drop both.
2- Convince someone the two are part of an ongoing conspiracy.
3 - Explain why anyone who likes both things is a straight-up traitor.
4 - Use each in a genuine compliment to a different person.
5 - Incorporate both into your 2026 resolutions.
6 - All of the above.
2- Convince someone the two are part of an ongoing conspiracy.
3 - Explain why anyone who likes both things is a straight-up traitor.
4 - Use each in a genuine compliment to a different person.
5 - Incorporate both into your 2026 resolutions.
6 - All of the above.
Write down a "thing you did the most" from every company that sent you their version of a year-end Unwrapped post, on separate slips of paper. Draw 2 at random and roll a D6. At the next social gathering you attend, you must....
I need everyone to make a shitpost game that fits into at most 3 posts on here before the end of the year otherwise thr sun will not rise again
Not enough shitpost games though
December 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Write down a "thing you did the most" from every company that sent you their version of a year-end Unwrapped post, on separate slips of paper. Draw 2 at random and roll a D6. At the next social gathering you attend, you must....
1. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway
2. Silent Night - The Temptations
3. The Mistletoe Jam - Luther Vandross
2. Silent Night - The Temptations
3. The Mistletoe Jam - Luther Vandross
What are your top 3 absolutely essential, feels-like-Christmas songs?
Mine are:
1. Sleigh Ride (orchestral) - Leroy Anderson
2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
3. Somewhere in My Memory (Theme from Home Alone) - John Williams
Mine are:
1. Sleigh Ride (orchestral) - Leroy Anderson
2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
3. Somewhere in My Memory (Theme from Home Alone) - John Williams
December 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
1. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway
2. Silent Night - The Temptations
3. The Mistletoe Jam - Luther Vandross
2. Silent Night - The Temptations
3. The Mistletoe Jam - Luther Vandross
I named my fists Rhythm and Blues, 'cause I'm always ready to dance.
I named my fists Pride and Prejudice, because it is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of two fists must be in want of whupping ass
I named my fists Common and Sense because I'm about to bring the Paine
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I named my fists Rhythm and Blues, 'cause I'm always ready to dance.
Oh NFL, how I have missed you.
September 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Oh NFL, how I have missed you.
Talking about writing with smart people is such a freaking delight.
August 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Talking about writing with smart people is such a freaking delight.
My desire to see fun people is currently winning out over my general fear of the internet, which is a long way of saying - hey y'all, I'm at Gen Con!
July 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My desire to see fun people is currently winning out over my general fear of the internet, which is a long way of saying - hey y'all, I'm at Gen Con!
What a cool way of thinking about long-form writing. Definitely one I want to mull over for myself - always good to have more tools for the toolbox!
July 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
What a cool way of thinking about long-form writing. Definitely one I want to mull over for myself - always good to have more tools for the toolbox!
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IT'S TIME!
Here's the ConCurrent panel schedule, threaded. Schedule, registration, and donation links all at the end of the thread. Oh yeah, and registration is now open.
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Here's the ConCurrent panel schedule, threaded. Schedule, registration, and donation links all at the end of the thread. Oh yeah, and registration is now open.
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a man with long hair is wearing a white shirt with a blue collar and looking at the camera .
Alt: a man with long hair is wearing a white shirt with a blue collar and looking at the camera, saying "It's time."
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July 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
IT'S TIME!
Here's the ConCurrent panel schedule, threaded. Schedule, registration, and donation links all at the end of the thread. Oh yeah, and registration is now open.
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Here's the ConCurrent panel schedule, threaded. Schedule, registration, and donation links all at the end of the thread. Oh yeah, and registration is now open.
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Yay! So glad you're excited - hope you enjoy!
June 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Yay! So glad you're excited - hope you enjoy!
What a night! My heart is full. Congratulations to all the Nebula winners, finalists, staff, and volunteers for creating an amazing moment, night, and story.
June 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
What a night! My heart is full. Congratulations to all the Nebula winners, finalists, staff, and volunteers for creating an amazing moment, night, and story.
Thank you so much and congratulations!! That is such high praise coming from you - loved your words this year, both written and spoken.
June 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Thank you so much and congratulations!! That is such high praise coming from you - loved your words this year, both written and spoken.
It's almost time, y'all! I can't wait to celebrate all of these incredible writers with you!
And don't forget: Today's the BIG DAY! 🎉🎉 Our 60th Anniversary Nebula Awards Ceremony starts at 8 PM CT. Join Toastmaster Erin Roberts to celebrate another thrilling year in SFF. Set your YouTube reminders now! #Nebulas2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=33h7... @nirele.bsky.social
The 60th Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony
YouTube video by SFWA Youtube
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June 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It's almost time, y'all! I can't wait to celebrate all of these incredible writers with you!
Thanks so much for the shout out to Godsbreath! I feel like we're now in such a great time for Black Southern Gothic in Fantasy - happy to be even the smallest part of it.
April 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Thanks so much for the shout out to Godsbreath! I feel like we're now in such a great time for Black Southern Gothic in Fantasy - happy to be even the smallest part of it.
Thank you! I am so excited!!
April 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Thank you! I am so excited!!
I still can't quite believe it, but it's true - I will be hosting the 60th(!) annual Nebula Awards!!
SFWA is thrilled to announce Erin Roberts as Toastmaster for our 2025 Nebula Awards Ceremony, to be held June 7 in Kansas City, MO, and online. Learn more about Erin Roberts' storytelling here! nebulas.sfwa.org/announcing-t...
April 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I still can't quite believe it, but it's true - I will be hosting the 60th(!) annual Nebula Awards!!
Reposted by Erin Roberts
Hi there, tabletop RPG designers! I'm opening up the first Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I'm looking to award up to 5 designers $250 to help create their games and/or set up their businesses.
Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant
Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant
Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant
Hi there! My name is Ken Lowery, and I'm an award-winning tabletop RPG designer who operates under the name Bannerless Games. If you've heard of me at all, it's likely for my solo games: Lighthouse at...
bannerless.games
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Hi there, tabletop RPG designers! I'm opening up the first Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I'm looking to award up to 5 designers $250 to help create their games and/or set up their businesses.
Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant
Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant
I had such a wonderful time reading and listening last night! Check out the recording for an hour of storytelling around a virtual campfire.
Our first Story Hour on YouTube felt like a great housewarming party! Effie Seiberg read a sweet, funny story and Erin Roberts read a beautiful, heartbreaking one, and we couldn't be happier. You can still watch! @effies.bsky.social @nirele.bsky.social #Booksky www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8f8...
April 2, 2025 Story Hour: Effie Seiberg and Erin Roberts
YouTube video by Story Hour
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April 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I had such a wonderful time reading and listening last night! Check out the recording for an hour of storytelling around a virtual campfire.
Thank you so much! It was such a joy to get to hear you read - can't wait for the next time!
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Thank you so much! It was such a joy to get to hear you read - can't wait for the next time!
We did it! So great reading with you and getting to hear your amazing story! Now I know what I want my next pet to be...
April 3, 2025 at 2:58 AM
We did it! So great reading with you and getting to hear your amazing story! Now I know what I want my next pet to be...
Reposted by Erin Roberts
Breaking: Cory Booker has officially delivered the longest Senate floor speech in US history, surpassing Strom Thurmond’s filibuster against the Civil Rights Act.
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Breaking: Cory Booker has officially delivered the longest Senate floor speech in US history, surpassing Strom Thurmond’s filibuster against the Civil Rights Act.
Want to hear a story about art and isolation and many many (many) shades of gray? You're in luck! Wednesday night at 7 PM PDT I'll be making my Story Hour debut alongside the amazing Effie Seiberg and sharing a story that's out of print but still of my heart. Join us! www.storyhour2020.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Want to hear a story about art and isolation and many many (many) shades of gray? You're in luck! Wednesday night at 7 PM PDT I'll be making my Story Hour debut alongside the amazing Effie Seiberg and sharing a story that's out of print but still of my heart. Join us! www.storyhour2020.com