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Robert Tillsley (Author)
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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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Robert Tillsley (Author) @tillsley.bsky.social · 13d
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.
tillsley.bsky.social
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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mikehall314.bsky.social
Software people! There is a charity looking for volunteers to support their work in improving diversity in young mathematicians. If you fancy helping out, drop me a DM and I’ll give you details. RT for reach too!
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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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benpahlrobinson.bsky.social
We picked up BRAINZ, a TANGLED FATES choose your own adventure book at Supanova con and met the author @tillsley.bsky.social (lovely fellow).

Started reading it with my kid that night, cracking stuff. I'd forgotten how much fun choose your own adventure books were. Check out his work!
#booksky
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
tillsley.bsky.social
I love recommendations from readers at conventions.
Here's a few from the weekend:
Scooby Apocalypse en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby_...
Assassin's Creed Syndicate en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassi...
Powerwolf
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerwolf
The Scarlet Letter
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sca...
Scooby Apocalypse - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
tillsley.bsky.social
@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
tillsley.bsky.social
The amazing author, podcaster, and US Army vet, JR Handley invited me on for a chat about my new picture book, My First Zombie. Check it out!

YouTube Link: youtu.be/ptfKOp5OZ9w

Rumble Link: rumble.com/v7117oi-epis...

Podcast Link: open.spotify.com/episode/6Jsf...
Episode 653: My First Zombie by R. Max Tillsley
YouTube video by The Blasters and Blades Podcast
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October 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
Had a fantastic evening with longsword binding and sparring with said weapon, sabre, and dussack. I felt really mobile tonight, which means tomorrow when I’m setting up for supanova, my body will be a mess. You should try HEMA! It’s a fantastic sport.
#hema #fencing #history #duelling
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
Disney+ is set to end its 2-year #DoctorWho partnership with the BBC, after the spin-off miniseries "The War Between the Land and the Sea" airs in 2025. PLEASE tell me Australia's ABCTV is in negotiations to reacquire the Australian distribution licence for #DoctorWho. 🙏 📺
The TARDIS from Doctor Who flying in the time vortex.
October 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
tillsley.bsky.social
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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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
If you share this thread or images, please credit @thenerve_news.

We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support.

And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
A year ago, we had a visitor to our sword club who wanted crash training in sword fighting. Here's a fun video of his experience. And that's me in the green and yellow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4F...
#hema #longsword #knights #medieval #reenactment #swords
Becoming A Knight | Learning How To Use A Sword In 2024 | Medieval Fair | Micheal Risky
YouTube video by Micheal Risky
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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mo.seeks.quest
A boardgame for the book introverts? #booksky
October 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
tillsley.bsky.social
Damn, I wish this game would run on my mac or PS5.
pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social Pioneers of Pagonia | 1.0 coming soon! @pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social · Sep 2
📽️Have you seen our brand-new story trailer?
🧙‍♂️Stay tuned for our full campaign and the 1.0 release at the end of this year!

💥1.0 Release: 11th December 2025
🔗https://store.steampowered.com/app/2155180

#Pagonia #TrailerTuesday #IndieGame #citybuilder
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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darrencullen.bsky.social
Did a new one
Government style ad in watercolour. Image of a burglar stealing a painting from the wall of a home. Tagline: "It's not theft... if you say you're using it to train your AI algorithm". Body text: "Theft is now legal, so we can boost the economy by eliminating jobs. If that doesn't make any sense, ask a chatbot to explain it to you." HM government logo in the corner.
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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
tillsley.bsky.social
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