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Greta van der Rol writes smart, fast-paced space adventures with a touch of romance, history, and science. An Aussie with a love of wildlife and travel, she explores humanity among the stars—and the mysteries closer to home.

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Yes, Starheart is a romance. But apart from that it's about a murder and crime and deadly politics in outer space. #sciencefictionromance #scifiromance #spaceopera

30.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I took this photo up in NW West Australia. What looked like a dead bush was actually covered in butterfly pupae. This one has just emerged. #insect #butterfly #pupae #photography #nature #wildlife

29.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Don't you love it when the book boyfriend in your head works out as an image on the screen? Meet Admiral Ul-Mellor and his lady Amira. (They're in A Matter of Trust)#sciencefictionromance #scifiromance #spaceopera #AIart

27.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Did you know there used to be tigers on Bali? And Java. And Singapore. https://gretavanderrol.substack.com/p/there-used-to-be-tigers-on-bali #tiger #tigershifter #paranormal #spookyseason #halloween #ebook #conservation

26.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I'm having such fun bringing these characters to life. This is Morgan Selwood dancing. She does that in the little novella A Victory Celebration.#sciencefictionromance #scifiromance #spaceopera #AIart

26.10.2025 04:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I've updated the cover of A Matter of Trust. It's a novella, the first book in the Dryden Universe. And it's probably a bit sexier than most of my books. #sciencefictionromance #scifiromance #spaceopera #AIart https://books2read.com/u/3nn993

25.10.2025 20:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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He was a very wise man. None of this 'the science is settled' rubbish. The science is NEVER settled. #TerryPratchett

24.10.2025 20:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It's a riot of colour when the lorikeets are jostling for position.#birds #photography #AustralianBird #Nature #wildlife #rainbowlorikeet #lorikeet #bird #wildlifephotography #nature

23.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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He's having a whale of a time tail-slapping. Sometimes it's a warning, more often it's for fun#whales #HumpbackWhale #HerveyBay #WhaleMigration #WhaleWatching #WhaleConservation #Australia #photography #nature #wildlife

22.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#tiger #tigershifter #paranormal #spookyseason #halloween #ebook

21.10.2025 20:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#tiger #tigershifter #paranormal #spookyseason #halloween #ebook

20.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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14 years ago today a man called Terry Thompson opened the cages of his private zoo, then killed himself. The police had no choice (really, I mean it) than to kill the animals. This is why I wrote my tiger books. Read the story here https://substack.com/home/post/p-176145254

19.10.2025 23:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Whale season is coming to an end here in the Bay. It's always an experience to meet these wonderful aliens#whales #HumpbackWhale #HerveyBay #WhaleMigration #WhaleWatching #WhaleConservation #Australia #photography #nature #wildlife

19.10.2025 20:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Take yourself away on an alien mystery to find the hidden treasure (assuming it exists) https://gretavanderrol.net/books-2/other/drarkghons-hoard/ #sciencefictionromance #scifiromance #spaceopera

18.10.2025 20:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This story came from a dream about fireworks and mayhem https://gretavanderrol.net/books-2/other/ella-and-the-admiral/#sciencefictionromance
#scifiromance
#spaceopera #shortstory

17.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A pirate ship in space. Not sure what it does with the sails… #sciencefictionromance #scifiromance
#spaceopera
#AIart

16.10.2025 20:31 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A #lorikeet version of mooning. (I think he's really just trying to get at those tail feathers) #birds #photography #AustralianBird #Nature #wildlife #rainbowlorikeet #parrot

15.10.2025 23:31 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The whales are just as curious about us as we are about them #whales #HumpbackWhale #HerveyBay #WhaleMigration #WhaleWatching #WhaleConservation #Australia #photography #nature #wildlife

15.10.2025 07:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Waiting for dinner on a windy day #birds #photography #AustralianBird #Nature #wildlife

14.10.2025 23:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Do tigers prowl on a full moon? You’ll find out in Black Tiger.#tiger #tigershifter #paranormal #spookyseason #halloween #ebook https://gretavanderrol.net/books-2/paranormal-stories/black-tiger/

14.10.2025 07:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hey folks. Greta van der Rol here. I've set up a new business acct. and I'd love you to follow me. It'll be the usual mix of great photos and a bit of book stuff.

14.10.2025 04:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Not all predators hunt at night. Some wear human skin.#tiger #tigershifter #paranormal #spooky season #halloween #ebook

13.10.2025 23:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
lorikeet with its head bent over a slightly open wing to preen

lorikeet with its head bent over a slightly open wing to preen

If I can just get that bit there... #rainbowlorikeet #lorikeet #australianbird #bird #photography #wildlife #nature

13.10.2025 21:47 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A flying saucer hovering in a sea of clouds and stars

A flying saucer hovering in a sea of clouds and stars

13.10.2025 03:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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