Robert Rhodes ⚔️
@rrhodeswriter.bsky.social
Fantasy author. SFWA. Servant of the Secret Fire. Gen-X and among the last to grow up in the pre-internet age. Author of SHADOW, LIGHT, & STEEL and FURY tales. He/him.
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2 weeks left to lock down your subscription to year 1 of Battleborn! I have a story, the first in a series in issue #1.
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Today is Remembrance Day here, and in many countries, the day of the end of WW1, though it has come to represent other wars, other losses. George Seferis, the great Greek poet once wrote ‘teach us to remember correctly.’
I think about that all the time.
I think about that all the time.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today is Remembrance Day here, and in many countries, the day of the end of WW1, though it has come to represent other wars, other losses. George Seferis, the great Greek poet once wrote ‘teach us to remember correctly.’
I think about that all the time.
I think about that all the time.
This. Trump has literally declared war on half the country and is openly gilding the White House in unprecedented corruption. Most of the MAGA mindset is: "we're in an existential crisis against [word salad]." And these Dems think they can negotiate with it. Good luck.
seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This. Trump has literally declared war on half the country and is openly gilding the White House in unprecedented corruption. Most of the MAGA mindset is: "we're in an existential crisis against [word salad]." And these Dems think they can negotiate with it. Good luck.
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It's a good night.
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It's a good night.
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
A glorious Day of Might to all who celebrate it!
The late, great Howard Andrew Jones, the author of HANUVAR and much more—and someone I’m proud to call a friend—marked October 23rd as a day on which Sword & Sorcery should be celebrated. As able, please join us in lifting swords and skull goblets!
The late, great Howard Andrew Jones, the author of HANUVAR and much more—and someone I’m proud to call a friend—marked October 23rd as a day on which Sword & Sorcery should be celebrated. As able, please join us in lifting swords and skull goblets!
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A glorious Day of Might to all who celebrate it!
The late, great Howard Andrew Jones, the author of HANUVAR and much more—and someone I’m proud to call a friend—marked October 23rd as a day on which Sword & Sorcery should be celebrated. As able, please join us in lifting swords and skull goblets!
The late, great Howard Andrew Jones, the author of HANUVAR and much more—and someone I’m proud to call a friend—marked October 23rd as a day on which Sword & Sorcery should be celebrated. As able, please join us in lifting swords and skull goblets!
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POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.
@politico.com
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@politico.com
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October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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October 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Ladies, gentlemen, lovers of sword-and-sorcery one and all:
Uncork the mead - we cracked 10k, and with that, BATTLEBORN #2 will drop in June 2026!
We cannot wait to bring blood-and-thunder back to the Frontlines of Fantasy with each and every one of you!
Uncork the mead - we cracked 10k, and with that, BATTLEBORN #2 will drop in June 2026!
We cannot wait to bring blood-and-thunder back to the Frontlines of Fantasy with each and every one of you!
October 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Ladies, gentlemen, lovers of sword-and-sorcery one and all:
Uncork the mead - we cracked 10k, and with that, BATTLEBORN #2 will drop in June 2026!
We cannot wait to bring blood-and-thunder back to the Frontlines of Fantasy with each and every one of you!
Uncork the mead - we cracked 10k, and with that, BATTLEBORN #2 will drop in June 2026!
We cannot wait to bring blood-and-thunder back to the Frontlines of Fantasy with each and every one of you!
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12 Hours left in the Battleborn crowdfunder. We are $300 shy of locking in the summer release of Issue 2, complete with @michaelastackpole.bsky.social cover story.
Plus, ALL backers get over $200 of free fiction on top of the magazine.
To glory!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
Plus, ALL backers get over $200 of free fiction on top of the magazine.
To glory!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
Battleborn Magazine
From the Frontlines of Fantasy | Check out 'Battleborn Magazine' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
12 Hours left in the Battleborn crowdfunder. We are $300 shy of locking in the summer release of Issue 2, complete with @michaelastackpole.bsky.social cover story.
Plus, ALL backers get over $200 of free fiction on top of the magazine.
To glory!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
Plus, ALL backers get over $200 of free fiction on top of the magazine.
To glory!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
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Weak, broken, insecure men who get power and use it to cosplay.
That's what we have.
That's what we have.
September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Weak, broken, insecure men who get power and use it to cosplay.
That's what we have.
That's what we have.
I can’t imagine being an exemplar of military service, obsessing over protecting America and all the lives under your command, and having to watch this bloviating geezer talk about how much he loves gold and his signature. WTAF.
Trump rants to the military about the quality of the paper at the White House
September 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I can’t imagine being an exemplar of military service, obsessing over protecting America and all the lives under your command, and having to watch this bloviating geezer talk about how much he loves gold and his signature. WTAF.
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Battleborn, Swords & Sorcery Magazine and New Edge S&S each have less than 3 days left in thier crowdfunders.
Battleborn and Swords and Sorcery Magazine are also just over 1k each away from the next stretch goals.
Do your part to spice up next year's fantasy scene! Swords Together!
Battleborn and Swords and Sorcery Magazine are also just over 1k each away from the next stretch goals.
Do your part to spice up next year's fantasy scene! Swords Together!
September 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Battleborn, Swords & Sorcery Magazine and New Edge S&S each have less than 3 days left in thier crowdfunders.
Battleborn and Swords and Sorcery Magazine are also just over 1k each away from the next stretch goals.
Do your part to spice up next year's fantasy scene! Swords Together!
Battleborn and Swords and Sorcery Magazine are also just over 1k each away from the next stretch goals.
Do your part to spice up next year's fantasy scene! Swords Together!
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BATTLEBORN just broke 9k - and with our next stretch goal firmly in sight, what say we sweeten the pot?
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
September 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
BATTLEBORN just broke 9k - and with our next stretch goal firmly in sight, what say we sweeten the pot?
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
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ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
September 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.
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Join me in backing Battleborn. Help them reach their next goal to lock in the date for their second issue. Swords together! www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
Battleborn Magazine
From the Frontlines of Fantasy | Check out 'Battleborn Magazine' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Join me in backing Battleborn. Help them reach their next goal to lock in the date for their second issue. Swords together! www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
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Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown
Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit
www.usatoday.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
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Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.
September 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.
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$4,295 of $4,500
113 backers
3 days left
Just $205 left to raise. We can do this with your help. Pledge now to get a book full of great stories and wonderful art. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
113 backers
3 days left
Just $205 left to raise. We can do this with your help. Pledge now to get a book full of great stories and wonderful art. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1
A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.
www.backerkit.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
$4,295 of $4,500
113 backers
3 days left
Just $205 left to raise. We can do this with your help. Pledge now to get a book full of great stories and wonderful art. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
113 backers
3 days left
Just $205 left to raise. We can do this with your help. Pledge now to get a book full of great stories and wonderful art. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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This captures much of the frustration of today.
September 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This captures much of the frustration of today.
Very close, alphabetically. Maybe EPSTEIN is next?
Trump called on the federal government to unseal all remaining classified files on aviator Amelia Earhart. If it’s that simple, then why not the Epstein files?
September 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Very close, alphabetically. Maybe EPSTEIN is next?
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Just $365 to raise before The Best of Swords & Sorcery, Vol. 1 is fully funded. That's just 10 average pledges. Or 4 more people going for a hand signed and numbered poster of the cover art. You could be the one who makes this happen. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
The Best of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, Vol. 1
A collection of stories from the first 60 issues of Swords & Sorcery Magazine, presented on physical media for the first time with a full page illustration for each story and a color cover.
www.backerkit.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Just $365 to raise before The Best of Swords & Sorcery, Vol. 1 is fully funded. That's just 10 average pledges. Or 4 more people going for a hand signed and numbered poster of the cover art. You could be the one who makes this happen. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...