Phillip R
@philliprwriter.bsky.social
Author / Photographer of Waikiki Tiki: Art, History, and Photographs. My new novel is titled “The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Pole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly
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Phillip R
@philliprwriter.bsky.social
· May 17
My debut novel, The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck “ Kelly releases October 1, 2025. Pre-sale is on now at Amazon and select bookstores worldwide. Visit Zazelpublishing.com for more information! Thanks! Phillip
Sarah C. Is reading her copy at the beach. #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
November 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sarah C. Is reading her copy at the beach. #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
Thankful to the local newspaper and reporter Cyrus Guccione who did an article about The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly. #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
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Fountain Hills author brings forgotten daredevil back to life - Daily Independent
Fountain Hills resident Phillip Roberts has released his debut historical fiction novel, “The Luckiest Fool on Earth,” which explores the extraordinary life of Alvin …
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November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thankful to the local newspaper and reporter Cyrus Guccione who did an article about The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly. #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
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November 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Kelly asked me to sign her beach read for Portugal #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Kelly asked me to sign her beach read for Portugal #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
#TheLuckiestFoolonEarth Thanks to everyone for all the nice messages! I hope you enjoy the novel.
October 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#TheLuckiestFoolonEarth Thanks to everyone for all the nice messages! I hope you enjoy the novel.
Release day!!! #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth I hope you like it! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America's Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly
Amazon.com: The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America's Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly: 9798998504204: Roberts, Phillip S: Books
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October 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Release day!!! #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth I hope you like it! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F7...
8 days to release and the wife surprised me with swag! #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
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September 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
8 days to release and the wife surprised me with swag! #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
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A reader came by my work to have me autograph his (sadly out of print) 1st edition. Thanks Robert!! You made my day!
September 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A reader came by my work to have me autograph his (sadly out of print) 1st edition. Thanks Robert!! You made my day!
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August 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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I met you a few years ago at the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix. I showed you where the tea was, etc. You were reading a book. Can I send you an advance copy of my new novel? #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
I met you a few years ago at the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix. I showed you where the tea was, etc. You were reading a book. Can I send you an advance copy of my new novel? #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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I met you a few years ago at the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix. I showed you where the tea was, etc. You were reading a book. Can I send you an advance copy of my new novel? #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
I met you a few years ago at the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix. I showed you where the tea was, etc. You were reading a book. Can I send you an advance copy of my new novel? #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
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The Luckiest Fool on Earth
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August 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Advance Reader Copy sent to Stephen, Jimmy, and Jimmy! @stephencolbert @Jimmyfallon @jimmykimmel #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
July 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Advance Reader Copy sent to Stephen, Jimmy, and Jimmy! @stephencolbert @Jimmyfallon @jimmykimmel #TheLuckiestFoolonEarth
The Luckiest Fool on Earth is featured on Tetulia “Fresh Finds by Indie Authors.” tertulia.com/editorial-li...
They call the novel, “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.”
They call the novel, “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.”
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July 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Luckiest Fool on Earth is featured on Tetulia “Fresh Finds by Indie Authors.” tertulia.com/editorial-li...
They call the novel, “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.”
They call the novel, “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.”
The Luckiest Fool on Earth is “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.” - Tertulia.com #curatedindie
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July 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The Luckiest Fool on Earth is “A bittersweet indie gem about love, loss, and the absurd beauty of starting over.” - Tertulia.com #curatedindie
My novel has a new review! It comes out October 1st, 2025. booklife.com/project/the-...
The Luckiest Fool on Earth by Phillip Roberts | BookLife
Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly discovers the fame he barely knew was possible. In the summer of 1930, he embarks on a life-changing quest in Atlantic City; to endure 49 days aloft and become...
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June 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
My novel has a new review! It comes out October 1st, 2025. booklife.com/project/the-...
My debut novel, The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck “ Kelly releases October 1, 2025. Pre-sale is on now at Amazon and select bookstores worldwide. Visit Zazelpublishing.com for more information! Thanks! Phillip
May 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
My debut novel, The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck “ Kelly releases October 1, 2025. Pre-sale is on now at Amazon and select bookstores worldwide. Visit Zazelpublishing.com for more information! Thanks! Phillip