Rob J. Hayes (Author of The God Eater Saga)
@RoboftheHayes
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I still get questions about the format of The God Eater Saga, so here's a little something.
A trilogy of trilogies being written and published concurrently. So all 3 book 1s are written and published together. Same with all 3 book 2s.
Full info here:
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So I guess I'll share the art now the reveal is done. :D This is the cover for SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE coming September 28th!
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Indie authors, show off your covers!
Apparently there's some folk saying indie covers suck. Eska disagrees and you should prove her right!
Artwork by Felix Ortiz and design by Shawn King.
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Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie in one photo!
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I got married yesterday!!! I also armed everyone at the wedding (including the children) with swords. The number of murders made the GRRM Reaper seem tame. 😁
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Just a little reminder. If you loved a book, please leave a rating or review. On Goodreads or Amazon or any other platform.
Doesn't have to be much. A simple "I loved it." is just as good as an essay. Books can live or die on reviews, so please do consider leaving one.
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Hardbacks of all 5 The War Eternal books now. Oh my, they are a thing of beauty.
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So this is what a 5 book completed series looks like... 😁
Eska's story comes to an end with book 5 of The War Eternal, DEATH'S BEATING HEART. Releasing December 26th.
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Apparently cozy fantasy is in right now. So I'm going to write a book about a cat who is also a witch's familiar, but has lost her witch and has to go on an adventure to find her.
I'm going to call it 'The Curious Adventures of Ms. Tippens the Third'
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After almost a month off due to burnout, I have started writing again. And I don't hate the words!!!
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The official cover reveal has dropped, so I'm just gonna pop this here... DEATH'S BEATING HEART is the 5th and final War Eternal book and it's coming December 26th!
Here's a link:
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Today on reading the Wheel of Time:
Rand walks into a tavern.
Everyone, including the unconscious blind dood in the corner: "Is that a Heron marked blade?"
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To celebrate my debut book breaking 50,000 copies sold, I've decided to put it on sale.
THE HERESY WITHIN is a dark fantasy epic full of witch hunters, demons, sell swords, thieves, and the occasional dragon.
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I was looking through the Never Die Goodreads page and I found this one by one of my favourite authors.
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It's international buy my book day (definitely not something I just made up) and to celebrate I've put my ENTIRE CATALOGUE on sale from the 15th to the 17th. Every one of my books just 99c/99p.
I'll pop a link below... 👇
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Just remembered that time I tricked all the serial prologue skippers by writing one so short they read it before the title.
Suck it, skippers!!! 🤣
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My Kickstarter for the God Eater Saga launches tomorrow! Nerves are at a high. But look here... a sneak peek.
This is Perel, the immortal Wolf Princess and her wolf Tesh. Just two of the characters gracing the pages of HERALD.
If you want to follow the Kickstarter links 👇👇👇
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Hardbacks!!! My first ever hardbacks.
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As I reach the halfway point for this signing session, I thought I'd take a break and share some nudes with you all.
Here's the naked hardcovers for The War Eternal series. Front and back!
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Eska has done it!
My first book to break 1000 ratings on Amazon.
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I've been publishing books for about 9 years. I've published 15 books so far.
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I'm releasing a book tomorrow... AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Done! Done done done done done done done... FUCKING DONE!
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It's high time self published fantasy got an upcoming releases list. So I've started one. This first post is for December and January.
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It pays to remember: Not every book has to be a literary masterpiece. Your next book does not have to be 'better' than your last. Books are allowed to just be fun. Fantasy books don't have to be long. You don't have to write with an audience in mind.
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So it turns out, I'm no poet. But fuck it. A week ago I spoke to my best friend the last time.
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What cancelled TV Show would you bring back that isn't Firefly?
What cancelled TV Show would you bring back that isn't Firefly
Mine? Constatine
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I am now officially a house owner... Which is good because it means I haven't been packing all these bloody boxes in vain.
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My new hardback editions just arrived and they are so beautiful. More pictures, including naked covers 👇
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So apparently I'm allowed to start dropping some teasers... I have a very special dual project launching soon with one of my favourite people... ML Wang!!!
It's gonna be glorious!
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Holy crap! We're funded already... Just 10 minutes. WOW!
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So this just happened... My Kickstarter for phase 1 of the God Eater Saga is now 1100% funded.
We're blasting through stretch goals so fast, I'm struggling to keep up.
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As I sit here and procrastinate over how to finish this scene, I find myself remembering just how hard Felix went on my War Eternal artworks.
Be it shadow, lightning, fire, necromancy, or all of them combined, he just nailed it every damned time.
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We're at over 300% funded already. That means the first 2 stretch goals are unlocked.
1 - signed God Eater bookmarks.
2 - an extra God Eater short story.
And we're well on the way to goal 3... a limited edition dust jacket with art by Felix Ortiz.
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Are we doing this again? Gatekeeping fantasy? Just let people read and like what they want to, without trying to tell them what counts or doesn't. Don't worry, that type of fantasy you love isn't going anywhere, it's just the genre is broadening. It's a good thing.
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And with Leviathan Falls finished, I have now read the entire of the Expanse. Quality sci fi that feels grounded in the possible, and makes it more about the characters than the technology. I'm gonna miss the crew of the Rocinante.
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Busy unpacking the house, so of course I took a couple of hours to arrange the library. 😁
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I just DNF'd a book at 80%... It hurt. It really hurt, but I just couldn't keep forcing myself to read the bloody thing.
And if you're reading this tweet, it wasn't your book. I know that feeling well, so it wasn't you! Or you. Or you.
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You know those times when you see that someone read and loved a book, but you hated the book and just can't figure out how that person loved it. And you really want to point out all the book's flaws to them.
Get over it! No one cares. Let people love the books they want to love.
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NEW RELEASE!
The Heroic Age trilogy has just landed on Audible!
40+ hours of audiobook for a single credit.
Award-winning fantasy adventure.
A amazing narrator who brings the characters to life.
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New book to keep me company on the train. Oh how I've missed you, Mr Gwynne!
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It appears we're on to the Prologue skippers again. Which leads to me ask, are any of you prologue skippers, and if so, why? Was there a specific book or books that ruined them for you?
I see folk saying they're all dry infodumps, but I'm not sure I've experienced that myself.
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The hardback cover for SINS OF THE MOTHER, book 4 of the War Eternal. It's nothing short of glorious.
And just look at that little skeleton on the right. They're so clearly in love with their Corpse Queen.
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I am so sick of all the "I got mine. Learn to compete." doods. I'm running into them a lot recently and Just naah.
This writing game we're playing ain't PvP, it's Co-op.
How about this? I got a bit of mine, and I'm gonna help others get a bit of theirs, too, any way I can.
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While my photoshop skills are... not good... I do like playing around with my covers to create banners. :D
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I have it in my hands!!! It's so purty.
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I will do a proper update on the Kickstarter page tomorrow, but for now... We have hit the final stretch goal!!!
Sprayed edges are happening.
This is honestly beyond any level of success I ever expected.
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My Kickstarter pre-launch for the GOD EATER SAGA hit 300 followers on day 1... which is mind blowing and a little nerve-wracking.
You can follow along with the link below to be kept up to date on the project. Official launch - 9th October.
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Uhhhh... Guys, this closet we're all apparently in is mighty crowded.
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So my artist (Felix Ortiz) has been doing Felix things and being generally awesome. And he's come up with an alternate version of the Pawn's Gambit cover. So I guess what I want to know is... which version do folk like more?
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So this is happening. I'm having a big ol' Mortal Techniques sale to celebrate the release of SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE.
Never Die & Pawn's Gambit are just 99c in the US or 99p if you're in the UK.
And the Century Blade is FREE everywhere.
So, um, go buy my books on the cheap!
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Here's a little secret about the indie biz. Many (most??) high selling indie authors run Zon ads targeting their own keywords (so I would target searches for Rob J Hayes). We call them defensive ads because it makes them sound a bit more awesome. DEFENSIVE ADS, HOLD the line! 1/3
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I tell you what... Red Rising is pretty bloodydamn good, isn't it!
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Wow! So it turns out Never Die has won the Indie Ink award for best narration! Which is amazing news. I can now say my little book is a multitude award winning novel!
And check out all the other awards and winners, too! A very cool thing.
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There is mass signing happening at Broken Binding today. These are the paperbacks, the hardbacks look even more gorgeous!
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Well, I suppose we can finally give up my incredibly deceptive ruse. Yes! Broken Binding is doing a limited special edition of Never Die. And it's a thing of beauty!!!
We are excited to announce that our Q1 TBB Press title will be Never Die by
@RoboftheHayes
🗡️🥳
We are thrilled with how incredible this edition is looking, and cannot wait to finally bring this book into HB!💚
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I find the debate on swearing in fantasy so interesting. Some folk find it a dealbreaker if there's even a single f**k. Others have no problem with curses left right and centre, but can't stand 'made up' swears.
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A table full of awesome! Many authors and tons of loot.
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Ok, 1st day of writing an entire novella by hand with the Remarkable.
Finished the 1st chapter, which is about 2k words. Not bad considering I've not written more than notes by hand for years.
Converted to text afterwards and I've got about a 99% accuracy rate... I'm impressed
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We have just passed 700% funded. I am honestly floored by the response. Far too many of you obviously want to snack on some angels for longer lives. 🤣
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I love it when people recommend series like:
"This is the greatest series ever. You just need to slog through books 1-5, they're pretty terrible. But after book 6 it gets AMAZING!"
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As
#IndieAugust
rolls to an end, I've put 14 of my books on sale! All titles are 99c/99p in the US/UK.
The War Eternal(Dark Epic Fantasy)-
The Mortal Techniques(Asian-inspired S&S)-
First Earth Saga(Grimdark)-
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Let's do this!!! The cover art for HERALD is revealed.
And the Kickstarter pre -launch page is now live... it's really happening. Ahhhhhhhh!!!
COVER AND KICKSTARTER REVEAL! I am beyond excited & honored to showcase the super stunning cover art of HERALD by
@RoboftheHayes
! The start of a fantasy saga where humans gain magic and immortality by devouring angels... (1/2)
Cover art by
@eshpur
Cover design by
@stk_kreations
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AAAAAAAAHHH! Spirits of Vengeance fanart by Felix Ortiz!!!
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Don't worry, I'm definitely not playing around with NEVER DIE banners for any reason...
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I'm about 1/3rd through listening to Eye of the World (Wheel of Time
#1
) and I have opinions.
Lan: the bestest at everything.
Morraine: Gandalf but pretty.
Rand: insufferable little prick.
Matt: even more insufferable little prick.
Perrin: is there... apparently.
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I'm a pantser author mostly, but the best way I've heard of describing my method is the headlight. As in, a car's headlights at night.
I know my destination, and some of the signposts along the way, but I really only see as far as the headlights illuminate... 1/2
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So apparently it's now a valid marketing tactic to claim you co-wrote some of the most celebrated literature in history... So I guess it's time I came clean.
I co-wrote the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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I now have an axe... A pizza axe!!!
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Today on editing: '...as they climbed the staircase leading upwards...'
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I've just unveiled the final cover in my God Eater Saga kickstarter. So here they are side by side. Herald, Deathless, and Demon. All 3 books in phase 1 of the God Eater Saga.
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Damn the depression is really kicking my arse this week.
I even got a new game I've been excited to play. Loaded it up and just sat there with controller in my hand because I couldn't find the desire to actually play it.
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Birthday: Activated.
Wife gift of PS5: Received.
God of War Ragnarok: Downloading!
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So if folk want an oddly sci-fantasy version of Seven Samurai, instead of Rebel Moon, may I suggest Samurai Seven. It's got awesome action, deep character moments, quirky humour, and the dialogue doesn't make you puke.
Last I checked, it was also on Netflix. Check it out.
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THIS IS HAPPENING
I have 3 books currently available for FREE on Amazon.
Along the Razor's Edge:
The Heresy Within:
It Takes a Thief to Catch a Sunrise:
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Does anyone actually use baby name websites to name their children? Or is it all just us authors when we get to the THIS GUY STILL NEEDS A NAME part of editing.
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HERALD, Age of the God Eater book 1 is available now!
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I desperately want to share the artwork for the final angelic art card from my God Eater Saga Kickstarter.
This is Mathaniel, the Rider. Herald of the 4th Age. God's own stable master and the father of the pegasi.
Artwork by
@maleski_art
and DAMN! He did such a fantastic job.
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I've been playing around with my web page. I now have a little guide of where to start with my books. What do you think?
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I warned you all it was coming. Well here it is, the January list of Upcoming Self Published Fantasy. And there are some crackers releasing this month... 😁
#goodreads
#amreading
#fantasybooks
#selfpub
#selfpublishing
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Time for the official reveal, I suppose...
Feast your eyes on the cover for FLEET CHAMPIONS (Titan Hoppers
#3
)!
And the book is releasing... On May 14th! So soon.
Links below
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As my upcoming Kickstarter for THE GOD EATER SAGA nears 400 followers, I thought I'd prepare a handy little infographic answering some of the questions I've received so far.
And if you haven't already, you can follow the project at the link below. 👇👇👇
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So far Wheel of Time consists of...
Rand walks through a random village: every girl within a 5 mile radius falls in love with him and moves to the White Tower.
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GIVEAWAY TIME: Along the Razor's Edge () has been out for a week & I wanted to thank everyone for making it a successful launch. So I have a complete set of these limited edition ARCs to giveaway.
To enter, simply follow me, like this post and retweet. :D
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I've got a dirty little bit of authorial advice and it goes against a widely accepted rule...
Take a break!
You don't have to write every day. Hells, you don't have to write every week. If things aren't flowing and you can't find the voice...
Just take a break.
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Oooh, I see we're doing another fantasy hot takes to try and rile each other up. I'm game.
Dragons are boring!
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Time to continue the journey. 😁 What are y'all reading?
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As it's the last day of Eska's birthday sale, I thought I'd share the hardcover sexyness.
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I swear, 50% of writing a sequel, is loading up the previous books to check whether you got the names right.
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For no particular reason whatsoever, here's my current physical self published tbr. Just don't ask my kindle as the ebook tbr is going.
#amreading
#fantasybooks
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I'm genuinely moved by how supportive this community is. So many folk reaching out to offer their ears.
You're all awesome!
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Everyone who buys your book reads a different story, and it's never the one you've written.
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In 1 month I will be releasing my next book. TITAN HOPPERS is a progression sci-fantasy where humanity is clinging to life in a crumbling fleet of spaceships, scavenging from mighty space titans.
If you would like an eARC fill in the form below.
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I just woke up to this... Number 882 in the entire kindle store. Pretty sure that makes Fleet Champions my most successful launch ever. 😮
So thank you to everyone whose read/bought/shared this crazy sci fantasy adventure!!
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Guys guys guys. I have news!!!
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A review doesn't have to be 5 stars. If you read my books, feel free to give them 4 stars. Hells, give them 1 star if you like, I'm just happy you read my book. End of the day, it's your review and your rules.
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My current audiobook is Space Braveheart. What are you all reading?
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Usually I'm all up for laughing at the drama. But this time it appears to have been used as a shiv to attack an author.
No matter what your issue with a book, do NOT attack the author personally and certainly don't seek them out to do it.
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Nothing to do with the Kickstarter, but 300 books just turned up for me to sign...
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