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Robert Tillsley (Author)

@tillsley.bsky.social

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. tillsley.com

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I do that deliberately sometimes, too. I love podcasts and music, but it’s important to switch off and mentally drift.

22.11.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
But today is not that day

But today is not that day

20.11.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ah, the ritual of packing books for an event.
#Bowerbird #indieauthor #author #scifi #fantasy #portalfantasy #adults #children #bookcovers #booksky

20.11.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same

19.11.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Private equity: an entire industry of Bond villains.

18.11.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And we were all saying we should pump money in to get the scientists that the US isn’t funding. Seriously, @albomp.bsky.social

18.11.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking about how this could apply to writing.
#amwriting #cinema #fiction #haptic #writing
youtu.be/tvwPKBXEOKE

17.11.2025 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―

15.11.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you made it back okay.

15.11.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Coast view in morning. Dirt leading to rocky shore.

Coast view in morning. Dirt leading to rocky shore.

39.27 mins, new PB for parkrun (5k)
#parkrun #author #fitness #hema #fencer #indieauthor

14.11.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hopefully, not for long.

14.11.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’― but, maybe take a broader picture as well. HECS is too large across the board. Shouldn’t be indexed. It’s an investment in our economy. And throw in that the leaching bureaucracy running universities needs to be reined in so that the overblown costs are a thing of the past.

14.11.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If they win government, they promise they will begin research in magic wands to wave. All research funds going to a newly created company with 2 employees and an address listed as a beachside shack, while the company is incorporated in a tax haven.

13.11.2025 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Might as well register their party as a lobby group.

13.11.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think it means: claim you were part of it despite doing nothing or actively working against it.

13.11.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And buy from more places than scholastic to support an Aussie industry. Indie authors for example…

12.11.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

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

11.11.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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!

10.11.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Alt text: The note just says 'Using them badly'.

10.11.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When I send myself a story note that doesn't help...
#amwriting #fantasy #portalfantasy #scifi #author #books #writing #fiction #drafting #indieauthor

10.11.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
See you at Bowerbird 21-23 November, Adelaide showgrounds.

See you at Bowerbird 21-23 November, Adelaide showgrounds.

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.

09.11.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I view it as a reminder to always be vigilant.

09.11.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Though in Australia a conservative government privatised it ,and it had to be set up a second time as a public system.

09.11.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―

09.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When can we launch him into space? One way.

09.11.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is terrible.

09.11.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All I see is triffids at the door.

09.11.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think there’s a close connection between the overcapitalisation of Tesla and that of AI companies. Tulip syndrome.

09.11.2025 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My guess: they’re afraid that any friction will collapse the fever dream.

09.11.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve found this hard to follow. What is the new law changing? I read something about giving some kind of national interest exemption, but I’ve not seen much on the positive side.

06.11.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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