Robs
@rdpires.bsky.social
Fiction author and mechanical engineer from California. 🌈Potential fire hazard.
https://linktr.ee/rdpires
https://linktr.ee/rdpires
‘Re-Designing’ the Darkness: Unveiling the First New Cover
'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these…
'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these…
‘Re-Designing’ the Darkness: Unveiling the First New Cover
'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these self-published new editions will be their gorgeous new covers, illustrated by the wonderful Maria Areta, who created all the promo artwork for the original releases.
rdpiresauthor.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
‘Re-Designing’ the Darkness: Unveiling the First New Cover
'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these…
'Design of Darkness' Re-Designed As you've probably gathered by now, my epic fantasy series The Tides That Reign is undergoing a rebranding in anticipation of my Kickstarter campaign. Along with other goodies, the main signifier of these…
Help! I can't stop singing Flo-Rida's "Low" in an Australian accent 😭
shaurty got laur laur laur laur...
shaurty got laur laur laur laur...
January 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Help! I can't stop singing Flo-Rida's "Low" in an Australian accent 😭
shaurty got laur laur laur laur...
shaurty got laur laur laur laur...
A new era begins!
'Design of Darkness (Robby's Version)' debuts with The Tides That Reign crowdfunding campaign on March 2.
This definitive, self-published edition will include story notes, sketches, my original outline, and hand-drawn maps, as well as the fantastic cover illustration!
'Design of Darkness (Robby's Version)' debuts with The Tides That Reign crowdfunding campaign on March 2.
This definitive, self-published edition will include story notes, sketches, my original outline, and hand-drawn maps, as well as the fantastic cover illustration!
January 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
A new era begins!
'Design of Darkness (Robby's Version)' debuts with The Tides That Reign crowdfunding campaign on March 2.
This definitive, self-published edition will include story notes, sketches, my original outline, and hand-drawn maps, as well as the fantastic cover illustration!
'Design of Darkness (Robby's Version)' debuts with The Tides That Reign crowdfunding campaign on March 2.
This definitive, self-published edition will include story notes, sketches, my original outline, and hand-drawn maps, as well as the fantastic cover illustration!
With two days left of 2025, I crossed the threshold to having my best book sales year ever!
Thank you to everyone who gave my little queer fantasy books a chance! You made my year! Hope to see you in 2026!
Thank you to everyone who gave my little queer fantasy books a chance! You made my year! Hope to see you in 2026!
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
With two days left of 2025, I crossed the threshold to having my best book sales year ever!
Thank you to everyone who gave my little queer fantasy books a chance! You made my year! Hope to see you in 2026!
Thank you to everyone who gave my little queer fantasy books a chance! You made my year! Hope to see you in 2026!
Wrapping Up 2025
Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel,…
Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel,…
Wrapping Up 2025
Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel, Of Chaos and Eternal Night successfully funded $2,378 over a $1,600 goal!
rdpiresauthor.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wrapping Up 2025
Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel,…
Highlights Well, 2025 is finally, and unbelievably, drawing to a close. What a year it has been - filled with the lowest of lows and some really good highs. To start off with, I had an incredible experience running my first ever Kickstarter campaign! My dark, coming-of-age novel,…
Holy smokes! Im only 6 copies away from having my best book year ever in sales 😭 I'm going to EXPLODE
Please consider giving my work a try if you like
🔮Epic, dark fantasy
🌈Queer stories from queer authors
🌏Southeast Asian cultural influences
💙MM romance
🐉Magical creatures
🏯Intricate worldbuilding
Please consider giving my work a try if you like
🔮Epic, dark fantasy
🌈Queer stories from queer authors
🌏Southeast Asian cultural influences
💙MM romance
🐉Magical creatures
🏯Intricate worldbuilding
December 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Holy smokes! Im only 6 copies away from having my best book year ever in sales 😭 I'm going to EXPLODE
Please consider giving my work a try if you like
🔮Epic, dark fantasy
🌈Queer stories from queer authors
🌏Southeast Asian cultural influences
💙MM romance
🐉Magical creatures
🏯Intricate worldbuilding
Please consider giving my work a try if you like
🔮Epic, dark fantasy
🌈Queer stories from queer authors
🌏Southeast Asian cultural influences
💙MM romance
🐉Magical creatures
🏯Intricate worldbuilding
Broken toe next? Sure. Why not
December 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Broken toe next? Sure. Why not
I can't believe "wobble d-wobble, d-wob. Wobble wobbin', ass so fat all these bitches pussies is throbbin'" is now a MAGA phrase
December 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I can't believe "wobble d-wobble, d-wob. Wobble wobbin', ass so fat all these bitches pussies is throbbin'" is now a MAGA phrase
Take all the pictures with your loved ones. You never know when you'll wish you had more
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Take all the pictures with your loved ones. You never know when you'll wish you had more
"It's a soul-rending epic about the transient nature of power and the fallacy of seeking justice from an indifferent universe," I whisper as I learn how to shake my ass for tiktok
December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"It's a soul-rending epic about the transient nature of power and the fallacy of seeking justice from an indifferent universe," I whisper as I learn how to shake my ass for tiktok
24 copies away from topping last year's sales (44 from being my best book year ever, but I'm being realistic lol)! 😍
Reasons to like my books:
⚔ Epic
🏳🌈 Queer
📜 Mythology Rich
...with...
🐉 Magical Creatures
🌏 South East Asian influences
👨🏾🤝👨🏻 Diverse, Complex Characters
❤ a Dash of Romance
Reasons to like my books:
⚔ Epic
🏳🌈 Queer
📜 Mythology Rich
...with...
🐉 Magical Creatures
🌏 South East Asian influences
👨🏾🤝👨🏻 Diverse, Complex Characters
❤ a Dash of Romance
December 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
24 copies away from topping last year's sales (44 from being my best book year ever, but I'm being realistic lol)! 😍
Reasons to like my books:
⚔ Epic
🏳🌈 Queer
📜 Mythology Rich
...with...
🐉 Magical Creatures
🌏 South East Asian influences
👨🏾🤝👨🏻 Diverse, Complex Characters
❤ a Dash of Romance
Reasons to like my books:
⚔ Epic
🏳🌈 Queer
📜 Mythology Rich
...with...
🐉 Magical Creatures
🌏 South East Asian influences
👨🏾🤝👨🏻 Diverse, Complex Characters
❤ a Dash of Romance
Is it too early for New Year's Resolutions 2026?
I resolve to budget my author endeavors better 😅 (And by that I mean actually stick to the budget)
Anybody else got some?
I resolve to budget my author endeavors better 😅 (And by that I mean actually stick to the budget)
Anybody else got some?
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Is it too early for New Year's Resolutions 2026?
I resolve to budget my author endeavors better 😅 (And by that I mean actually stick to the budget)
Anybody else got some?
I resolve to budget my author endeavors better 😅 (And by that I mean actually stick to the budget)
Anybody else got some?
😭😭😭 i need it
Tomb Raider: Catalyst announced for 2027 and Tomb Raider 1 "reimagining" announced for 2026. https://bit.ly/4pz5MIF
#TheGameAwards
#TheGameAwards
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
😭😭😭 i need it
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Hump day will fix me.
December 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hump day will fix me.
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
Now that I'm watching Sesame Street with my daughter, it delights me to no end that Grover is the same voice as Miss Piggy 😂
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Now that I'm watching Sesame Street with my daughter, it delights me to no end that Grover is the same voice as Miss Piggy 😂
i am such a slut for corduroy
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
i am such a slut for corduroy
Renaming Heated Rivalry "Time Jump: The TV Show"
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Renaming Heated Rivalry "Time Jump: The TV Show"
Wow! This has been one of my more successful free Kindle promotion periods!
All my novels are still FREE until the end of today! Grab a copy if you like queer fantasy with intricate mythology, forbidden romance, and South East Asian influences!
All my novels are still FREE until the end of today! Grab a copy if you like queer fantasy with intricate mythology, forbidden romance, and South East Asian influences!
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Wow! This has been one of my more successful free Kindle promotion periods!
All my novels are still FREE until the end of today! Grab a copy if you like queer fantasy with intricate mythology, forbidden romance, and South East Asian influences!
All my novels are still FREE until the end of today! Grab a copy if you like queer fantasy with intricate mythology, forbidden romance, and South East Asian influences!
Autumn really into kicking me while I'm down this year 🙃
December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Autumn really into kicking me while I'm down this year 🙃
I do not think. Therefore I not am
November 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I do not think. Therefore I not am
One thing I'm not gonna do is "add to cart to see price"
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
One thing I'm not gonna do is "add to cart to see price"
My main takeaway from Wicked For Good is that Jonathan Bailey is so hot
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
My main takeaway from Wicked For Good is that Jonathan Bailey is so hot
I don't show enough love to my other release this year 💙
'Of Chaos and Eternal Night,' you have been with me since high school when I thought you'd be a musical. 😆 Formats change, but the heart of your story about loss, grief, and acceptance has always remained.
'Of Chaos and Eternal Night,' you have been with me since high school when I thought you'd be a musical. 😆 Formats change, but the heart of your story about loss, grief, and acceptance has always remained.
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I don't show enough love to my other release this year 💙
'Of Chaos and Eternal Night,' you have been with me since high school when I thought you'd be a musical. 😆 Formats change, but the heart of your story about loss, grief, and acceptance has always remained.
'Of Chaos and Eternal Night,' you have been with me since high school when I thought you'd be a musical. 😆 Formats change, but the heart of your story about loss, grief, and acceptance has always remained.