Vaughn Roycroft
@vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
I married my soulmate, built our perfect house near our favorite beach, and worked to achieve my dream life as a writer.
Author of The Sundered Nation Trilogy.
vaughnroycroft.com.
Author of The Sundered Nation Trilogy.
vaughnroycroft.com.
Let’s take a stand, America! Say no to stormtroopers in our streets! #NoKingsDay
Because every Star Wars fan knows that liberty *can* die with thunderous applause (from the duped, the sycophants, the profiteers, and the compromised).
Because every Star Wars fan knows that liberty *can* die with thunderous applause (from the duped, the sycophants, the profiteers, and the compromised).
October 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Let’s take a stand, America! Say no to stormtroopers in our streets! #NoKingsDay
Because every Star Wars fan knows that liberty *can* die with thunderous applause (from the duped, the sycophants, the profiteers, and the compromised).
Because every Star Wars fan knows that liberty *can* die with thunderous applause (from the duped, the sycophants, the profiteers, and the compromised).
Looking for an epic fantasy with an autumnal feeling? Look no further.
#TheSunderedNationTrilogy
#TheSunderedNationTrilogy
October 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Looking for an epic fantasy with an autumnal feeling? Look no further.
#TheSunderedNationTrilogy
#TheSunderedNationTrilogy
I just finished While Darkness Gathers. @PhilipChase90 knocked it outta the park!
If you like the found family trope even more when an animal companion is a major family member, you’re in for a treat.
(My Goodreads review is in the comments.)
If you like the found family trope even more when an animal companion is a major family member, you’re in for a treat.
(My Goodreads review is in the comments.)
July 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I just finished While Darkness Gathers. @PhilipChase90 knocked it outta the park!
If you like the found family trope even more when an animal companion is a major family member, you’re in for a treat.
(My Goodreads review is in the comments.)
If you like the found family trope even more when an animal companion is a major family member, you’re in for a treat.
(My Goodreads review is in the comments.)
No Kings Day is underway, and although I was inspired by Tolkien, my work makes clear my stance on monarchy & authoritarianism. Anyone who’s read my entire trilogy will clearly see… So, yeah, all ten of you. 😂
Guess I’d better plainly state it: Down with fascism! Down with wannabe kings! ✊
Guess I’d better plainly state it: Down with fascism! Down with wannabe kings! ✊
June 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
No Kings Day is underway, and although I was inspired by Tolkien, my work makes clear my stance on monarchy & authoritarianism. Anyone who’s read my entire trilogy will clearly see… So, yeah, all ten of you. 😂
Guess I’d better plainly state it: Down with fascism! Down with wannabe kings! ✊
Guess I’d better plainly state it: Down with fascism! Down with wannabe kings! ✊
With about a month left in the season, why not spring into a new epic fantasy tale? Who knows—a new story love just might bloom. If you’re not ready to dive, you can dip your toe in with a 99¢ ebook of The Severing Son.
May 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
With about a month left in the season, why not spring into a new epic fantasy tale? Who knows—a new story love just might bloom. If you’re not ready to dive, you can dip your toe in with a 99¢ ebook of The Severing Son.
May the 3rd… book in a complete trilogy entice you to read the series. Happy May! #SpringReading
May 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
May the 3rd… book in a complete trilogy entice you to read the series. Happy May! #SpringReading
Enjoy a historical feel in your epic fantasy? Like knowing that a series “sticks the landing”? Please consider The Sundered Nation Trilogy.
Per Jarrod at Page Chewing: “There’s also a wonderful sense of completion with this 3rd book. Things come full circle…in a natural way.”
(Link below)
Per Jarrod at Page Chewing: “There’s also a wonderful sense of completion with this 3rd book. Things come full circle…in a natural way.”
(Link below)
April 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Enjoy a historical feel in your epic fantasy? Like knowing that a series “sticks the landing”? Please consider The Sundered Nation Trilogy.
Per Jarrod at Page Chewing: “There’s also a wonderful sense of completion with this 3rd book. Things come full circle…in a natural way.”
(Link below)
Per Jarrod at Page Chewing: “There’s also a wonderful sense of completion with this 3rd book. Things come full circle…in a natural way.”
(Link below)
One of my very earliest readers—someone I’ve known since she was 3, and showed up at the door of our first house to ask if the dog could come out and play—just got her edition of book 3 and made this cool meme on IG.
She’s been a HUGE source of inspiration, help, and support.
She’s been a HUGE source of inspiration, help, and support.
April 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
One of my very earliest readers—someone I’ve known since she was 3, and showed up at the door of our first house to ask if the dog could come out and play—just got her edition of book 3 and made this cool meme on IG.
She’s been a HUGE source of inspiration, help, and support.
She’s been a HUGE source of inspiration, help, and support.
Full-steam ahead on book 4. Curious?
*2 brothers, 1 raised in the Gothic world, 1 the Roman world.
*Story Q: "Should we really perpetuate this generational trauma?
*Brother #1: "No, let's reject it."
*Brother #2: "Sounds like fun."
*Gothic world: "Sounds like fun."
*Roman world: "Gothic who, now?"
*2 brothers, 1 raised in the Gothic world, 1 the Roman world.
*Story Q: "Should we really perpetuate this generational trauma?
*Brother #1: "No, let's reject it."
*Brother #2: "Sounds like fun."
*Gothic world: "Sounds like fun."
*Roman world: "Gothic who, now?"
April 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Full-steam ahead on book 4. Curious?
*2 brothers, 1 raised in the Gothic world, 1 the Roman world.
*Story Q: "Should we really perpetuate this generational trauma?
*Brother #1: "No, let's reject it."
*Brother #2: "Sounds like fun."
*Gothic world: "Sounds like fun."
*Roman world: "Gothic who, now?"
*2 brothers, 1 raised in the Gothic world, 1 the Roman world.
*Story Q: "Should we really perpetuate this generational trauma?
*Brother #1: "No, let's reject it."
*Brother #2: "Sounds like fun."
*Gothic world: "Sounds like fun."
*Roman world: "Gothic who, now?"
Was checking out the latest edition for a few formatting tweaks and ended up spending a snowy morning rereading. I honestly believe it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. I hope it finds its way to the readers who will find it meaningful.
March 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Was checking out the latest edition for a few formatting tweaks and ended up spending a snowy morning rereading. I honestly believe it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. I hope it finds its way to the readers who will find it meaningful.
Just a friendly Saturday reminder that book 3, Destiny’s Doom, has been released and The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands ready for binge reading.
(Also, thanks to Shaye for the cool pics and unboxing reel on IG and YT.)
(Also, thanks to Shaye for the cool pics and unboxing reel on IG and YT.)
March 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just a friendly Saturday reminder that book 3, Destiny’s Doom, has been released and The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands ready for binge reading.
(Also, thanks to Shaye for the cool pics and unboxing reel on IG and YT.)
(Also, thanks to Shaye for the cool pics and unboxing reel on IG and YT.)
I had the honor of a wonderfully rich conversation with 2 very keen and insightful readers: @fourcornersofthepage & @zacharyshaye—both fairly new but very worthy BookTubers.
Scheduled to appear on Four Corners of the Page on YT at 10 am EDT. I’ll drop a link below once it’s up.
Scheduled to appear on Four Corners of the Page on YT at 10 am EDT. I’ll drop a link below once it’s up.
March 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I had the honor of a wonderfully rich conversation with 2 very keen and insightful readers: @fourcornersofthepage & @zacharyshaye—both fairly new but very worthy BookTubers.
Scheduled to appear on Four Corners of the Page on YT at 10 am EDT. I’ll drop a link below once it’s up.
Scheduled to appear on Four Corners of the Page on YT at 10 am EDT. I’ll drop a link below once it’s up.
Ever ask yourself if the barbarians of the ancient world really were barbaric? By whose standards? If so, why? Just how civilized were history’s victors? Want to explore the issues via an epic tale based upon the Goths & Romans?
Good news, then. THE SUNDERED NATION TRILOGY now stands complete.
Good news, then. THE SUNDERED NATION TRILOGY now stands complete.
March 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Ever ask yourself if the barbarians of the ancient world really were barbaric? By whose standards? If so, why? Just how civilized were history’s victors? Want to explore the issues via an epic tale based upon the Goths & Romans?
Good news, then. THE SUNDERED NATION TRILOGY now stands complete.
Good news, then. THE SUNDERED NATION TRILOGY now stands complete.
Posting for anyone considering starting The Sundered Nation Trilogy, particularly via audiobook. Shaye provides solid insight into what you may or may not like in your stories.
Also, if you haven’t yet, check out @zachoryshaye’s wonderful BookTube channel! (🔗 in comments)
Also, if you haven’t yet, check out @zachoryshaye’s wonderful BookTube channel! (🔗 in comments)
March 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Posting for anyone considering starting The Sundered Nation Trilogy, particularly via audiobook. Shaye provides solid insight into what you may or may not like in your stories.
Also, if you haven’t yet, check out @zachoryshaye’s wonderful BookTube channel! (🔗 in comments)
Also, if you haven’t yet, check out @zachoryshaye’s wonderful BookTube channel! (🔗 in comments)
After dozens of drafts, scores of rewrites, and unknowable hours of revision, The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands complete! DESTINY’S DOOM releases today, March 18, 2025.
March 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
After dozens of drafts, scores of rewrites, and unknowable hours of revision, The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands complete! DESTINY’S DOOM releases today, March 18, 2025.
In four days, The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands complete. ⚔️ Coming Tuesday, March 18th.
March 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In four days, The Sundered Nation Trilogy stands complete. ⚔️ Coming Tuesday, March 18th.
Calling all Audiobook reviewers!
Looking to give away 10 Audible promo codes. DM me if you’re interested.
Looking to give away 10 Audible promo codes. DM me if you’re interested.
February 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Calling all Audiobook reviewers!
Looking to give away 10 Audible promo codes. DM me if you’re interested.
Looking to give away 10 Audible promo codes. DM me if you’re interested.
This is not a drill:
AUDIOBOOK OF THE SEVERING SON is now available!
AUDIOBOOK OF THE SEVERING SON is now available!
February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This is not a drill:
AUDIOBOOK OF THE SEVERING SON is now available!
AUDIOBOOK OF THE SEVERING SON is now available!
Coming March 18! The final edition of The Sundered Nation Trilogy. Have you started the series? Book 1, The Severing Son, is just 99¢! That's less than your last cuppa takeout coffee.
P.S. A pre-order link for book 3 is now available on my website. Paperback link is coming soon.
P.S. A pre-order link for book 3 is now available on my website. Paperback link is coming soon.
February 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Coming March 18! The final edition of The Sundered Nation Trilogy. Have you started the series? Book 1, The Severing Son, is just 99¢! That's less than your last cuppa takeout coffee.
P.S. A pre-order link for book 3 is now available on my website. Paperback link is coming soon.
P.S. A pre-order link for book 3 is now available on my website. Paperback link is coming soon.
Watching The Weeks That Were on @PhilipChase90’s channel is one of my favorite ways to kick off the weekend. Today’s episode is packed full. But I’m thrilled with what he’s about to reveal in this pic! Can you guess? Better go check it.
Thanks, Philip! 🔗👇
Thanks, Philip! 🔗👇
February 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Watching The Weeks That Were on @PhilipChase90’s channel is one of my favorite ways to kick off the weekend. Today’s episode is packed full. But I’m thrilled with what he’s about to reveal in this pic! Can you guess? Better go check it.
Thanks, Philip! 🔗👇
Thanks, Philip! 🔗👇
***COVER REVEAL IS IMMINENT!***
Do you watch Dr. Fantasy himself, @philipchase90.bsky.social's YouTube channel? If not, why not? No time like the present to subscribe and get started. Then stay tuned. Only a few more days...
Do you watch Dr. Fantasy himself, @philipchase90.bsky.social's YouTube channel? If not, why not? No time like the present to subscribe and get started. Then stay tuned. Only a few more days...
February 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
***COVER REVEAL IS IMMINENT!***
Do you watch Dr. Fantasy himself, @philipchase90.bsky.social's YouTube channel? If not, why not? No time like the present to subscribe and get started. Then stay tuned. Only a few more days...
Do you watch Dr. Fantasy himself, @philipchase90.bsky.social's YouTube channel? If not, why not? No time like the present to subscribe and get started. Then stay tuned. Only a few more days...
We're two months away from Destiny's Doom! No, it's not a scary prediction. What I mean is that book 3 of The Sundered Nation Trilogy releases March 18!
If that sounds like a long time (does to me), take heart in knowing that the reveal of the truly awesome cover will come a few weeks sooner.
If that sounds like a long time (does to me), take heart in knowing that the reveal of the truly awesome cover will come a few weeks sooner.
January 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We're two months away from Destiny's Doom! No, it's not a scary prediction. What I mean is that book 3 of The Sundered Nation Trilogy releases March 18!
If that sounds like a long time (does to me), take heart in knowing that the reveal of the truly awesome cover will come a few weeks sooner.
If that sounds like a long time (does to me), take heart in knowing that the reveal of the truly awesome cover will come a few weeks sooner.
I swear, I don’t enjoy being a tease. I’m just so excited! The question mark on the right is no longer a mystery to me. It’s a 🤯
Can’t wait to reveal the striking trifecta. And to share the ending of my epic tale. (An early 2025 release date TBA… soon!) 💙📚
Can’t wait to reveal the striking trifecta. And to share the ending of my epic tale. (An early 2025 release date TBA… soon!) 💙📚
December 1, 2024 at 3:24 PM
I swear, I don’t enjoy being a tease. I’m just so excited! The question mark on the right is no longer a mystery to me. It’s a 🤯
Can’t wait to reveal the striking trifecta. And to share the ending of my epic tale. (An early 2025 release date TBA… soon!) 💙📚
Can’t wait to reveal the striking trifecta. And to share the ending of my epic tale. (An early 2025 release date TBA… soon!) 💙📚
Controversial opinion: Action scenes in fantasy books are often too long, and/or too focused on the mechanics of battle. Even the swiftest pacing can drag. Show me how the action is affecting the characters and the outcome, or I'm falling asleep at the edge of my seat. 😑
November 30, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Controversial opinion: Action scenes in fantasy books are often too long, and/or too focused on the mechanics of battle. Even the swiftest pacing can drag. Show me how the action is affecting the characters and the outcome, or I'm falling asleep at the edge of my seat. 😑
Well the city of Detroit sure thinks it’s Christmastime.🎄Poor ole Thanksgiving is getting ripped off. 🦃
November 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Well the city of Detroit sure thinks it’s Christmastime.🎄Poor ole Thanksgiving is getting ripped off. 🦃