Rafe Judkins
@rafejudkins
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Showrunner (Wheel of Time/God of War), Screenwriter (Chuck /SHIELD/Uncharted), Survivor (Guatemala), and Yogurtland enthusiast (Madagascar Vanilla w/ Reese's)
Los Angeles, CA
Joined November 2010
Woke up to so many thousands of amazing and lovely DMs this morning, I truly can’t believe so many have already watched @TheWheelOfTime ! It’s such a huge effort from so many to bring the show to life, so thank you from all of us! Tell your friends to watch this weekend :).
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Rosamund Pike announced on Instagram that we are releasing the Wheel of Time Teaser Trailer tomorrow! And an Aes Sedai cannot lie.
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#TheWheelofTime trailer is finally here! Letting #TwitterOfTime sneak peeks of everything! Let’s see if Twitter bans Rosamund and me too :)
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My first instinct was to avoid using actors from Game of Thrones, but the truth is Michael McElhatton was just too damn good. And if we’re gonna do it, we might as well take the man responsible for the Red Wedding and turn him into the father we all wish we had. #wheeloftime.
“The choice isn't always about what you do, son, but why you do it.” Please welcome Michael McElhatton (Tam Al'Thor) to the #WOTonPrime family.
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I’m getting a lot of messages from people who watched @TheWheelOfTime and want to read the books, asking where they should start. I’d say Eye of The World (sans Ravens prologue), not New Spring, but maybe I’m biased cause that’s how I read it. What say you, #TwitterOfTime.
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Starting the S2 writers’ room on Wheel of Time and the Czech builders didn’t fully grasp how many whiteboards are needed to break an entire season of television. Ha.
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And apparently Twitter strips location data as well. So here it is if you don’t have Instagram!
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She comes! She comes! The Watcher of the Seals, the Flame of Tar Valon, the. .
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Amazon just released some glimpses of our incredible cast reading the first two eps of #TheWheelofTime and I would’ve posted it sooner but I was in the mountains watching Moiraine, Lan and some kids from the Two Rivers race their horses across a river.
On September 10th, the cast and crew of #WOTonPrime got together to read the first episode of The Wheel Of Time. Production is now on its way and we are VERY excited to see this show come to life! #TwitterOfTime, this is for you.
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First day of shooting on Wheel of Time! Unbelievably special and please remember the man who created this world that we are lucky enough to play in #ThankYouRobertJordan.
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You all are very kind. I’ve dealt with them before and there’s truly only one way to respond — turn their favorite characters gay. Cause I can. This gentleman reaps what he sows — Perrin and Lan now gay for each other. Next homophobic death threat? Egwene and Daise Congar ;).
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Ye of little faith :) Sometimes it takes a minute to find someone who’s absolutely perfect to play a character as important as Thom. I was actually in an old Inn with him this afternoon to witness a gleeman performance and let me tell you he is something special.
“It was about a man who remembered stories and who took fool boys under his wing when the smarter move would have been to keep on walking.” We welcome Alexandre Willaume as Thom Merrilin to our #WOTonPrime family.
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To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the publishing of the Wheel of Time, Amazon’s letting me post a picture from set on my Instagram account! @WOTonPrime #wotonprime.
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Wanted to let everyone know that in order to deliver more stuff to you more often (and not tied to a single day of the month), @WOTonPrime will no longer do #WoTWednesday and instead will give updates, photos and more on any day of the week as new info comes out using #wotonprime.
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Dumped my phone for a few weeks over the holidays to actually spend quality time with the family/friends/partner I haven’t seen for two years, ha, but back on now and gonna try to get some BTS stuff up from S1 of @TheWheelOfTime and do an AMA maybe. Anything you’re interested in?.
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I always try to remember and remind myself how lucky I am that I get to walk through Emond’s Field with Moiraine and Lan and Egwene and Trollocs and sheep. Like this one. See? Only lame set photos from me, but someday you’ll see the dream I’m living right now. 2/2 #WoTWednesday
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I’ve been working all night, but I imagine everyone’s as ecstatic about this as I am. @danielhenney is al’Lan Mandragoran! He was who I saw in my mind from the first moment I started writing, so to have him here in Prague is surreal. The Golden Crane flies for Tarmon Gai’don!.
"I swear to stand against the Shadow so long as iron is hard and stone abides - to defend the Malkieri while one drop of blood remains. I swear to avenge what cannot be defended." Welcome @danielhenney as al'Lan Mandragoran. #TwitterOfTime #WoTWednesday
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This man walked into the room, read a scene that made every single person watching cry, and walked out. We all looked at each other and said “He is Perrin.” Glad you’re all getting to meet him now too :).
“It was about a man whose family was taken from him, but who stood tall in his sorrow and protected those he could.” @Marcus_Rudda as Perrin Aybara #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime
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I dare you to show me someone reading a book in a more Moiraine way.
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To celebrate this first look at the Heron Mark Blade from #WOTonPrime I'll answer 10 questions in the next 30 minutes about production design on the show in general and how we're approaching it :) Just reply to this post with your question.
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Also, as a fan, my conversations with Rosamund about who Moiraine is, where she comes from, what drives her, have been genuinely one of the great privileges of my career. She understands this character in her bones and I get chills thinking about the day she’ll bring her to life.
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This quote resonates with me most. This show is about the characters that Robert Jordan created, and seeing these actors all with dog-eared, well-read copies of the books genuinely brings tears to my eyes. They get what they’re taking on here and they will make us all proud.
“It was about them all.” #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime.
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@SAghdashloo @EdwardW32961476 @TheWheelOfTime Girl, I’m in. I don’t know how to use Twitter but if I did I would DM you. You’ve been on my mood board for a certain character since 2018 haha.
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. the Amyrlin Seat!.
“Her blue eyes brooked no nonsense, and her firm jaw spoke of the determination of the youngest woman ever to be chosen Amyrlin Seat.”. Please welcome Sophie Okonedo as Siuan Sanche. #WOTonPrime
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I’ll try to do a quick Q&A for S2 of #TheWheelOfTime Wednesday morning LA time to celebrate the #wgastrong victory and #WoTWednesday See you soon, #TwitterOfTime.
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I’m gonna try to post some things from set occasionally. Nothing exciting, don’t anticipate, just dumb and non spoiler-y. But I can’t wait for the day that people get to see the incredible work our cast and crew have done this past week. 1/2.
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#JordanCon is this weekend! This is the last, sweet year you all can enjoy it before the #WheelofTime tv show ruins the thing you love most. Just kidding. Ha. Wish I could be there! Have fun #TwitterOfTime.
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I am in love with @AlvaroMorte I cried real human tears in my office when I watched his performance of his first scene. He’s gonna break you.
"He is dangerous, child. Caged, with Aes Sedai to guard him every minute, he is still as dangerous as a wolf." The #WOTonPrime family welcomes Alvaro Morte as Logain Ablar.
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Johann! He was actually the very first shot of the show, riding his cart into the Two Rivers. And the way he stepped off that cart and took in the town will make you smile and shiver simultaneously in the way only Padan Fain can.
"Fain was always one to carry bad news quickly, and the worse, the faster. There's more raven in him than man." The #WOTonPrime family welcomes Johann Myers as Padan Fain.
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First peek at Moiraine on Instagram today! Going to answer 10 questions about her on my Instagram page later today :) Thanks @WOTonPrime for giving us a taste!!.
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Also, I am able to not work for approximately 12 minutes each day right now, so I’m sure this is old news, but I heard people are flying to NY for our comic con panel. Please don’t do that. It’s pre recorded, ha. We will not be there. We will be in Prague shooting #wheeloftime :).
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#WoTWednesday had to wait until Friday because I got to sit down with one of my favorite authors (and fellow SLC native) to pick his brain about the Wheel of Time. Truly one of those “is this my life?” moments that I’m so thankful to be having. Thanks @BrandSanderson
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Obviously with the WGA strike, there’s no promotion from me, so I thought for #WoTWednesday I could highlight one of our amazing writers each week. Starting with episode 102 which was written by the incredible Amanda Kate Shuman. 1/4
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We are back for Season 3!.
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And at long last — we have MIN!!!!! Perhaps now people can stop asphyxiating over whether she’s been cut ;).
Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okonedo and former #GameOfThrones star Kae Alexander are the latest names to sign up for #TheWheelOfTime, Amazon’s adaptation of Robert Jordan’s fantasy epic
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Loial’s always been a character I was excited/terrified about because of how perfect the actor has to be to pull off what’s required. Hammed is so good that when his first audition came through, every single producer on the show e-mailed back within 5 minutes that he was the one.
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Gonna do a 30-minute #wheeloftime Q&A on my Instagram Stories in about 15 minutes to celebrate the official greenlight for Season 2 of Wheel of Time! Also, it’s Happy Hour in Prague so now’s your chance to trick me into saying too much @TheWheelOfTime.
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Chilling with a gin and tonic at SDCC before dinner, anyone got WoT Season Two questions?.
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I’m glad you all finally get to meet Egwene. She is the character in the books I often identify with most and Maddy makes her even more than the woman I admired reading for all those years. These five are the most incredible talents and I am honored to be able to work with them.
“It was about a woman who would not bend her back while she was beaten, and who shown with a light for all who watched.” @TigerMadden as Egwene Al’Vere #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime
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For #wotwednesday this week, I’ll do something scandalous and give you an actual snippet from the first script of one of those iconic scenes that simply must exist. Introducing THREE key characters ;)
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Surprise cast announcements! Never know what a Wednesday could hold. #WOTonPrime.
The Wheel of Time family keeps growing! Please welcome:. Lolita Chakrabarti @Lolitachakra as Marin Al’Vere .Michael Tuahine as Bran Al’Vere.David Sterne @davidsterne as Cenn Buie
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A certain member of the Red Ajah has just arrived at dinner so I’ve got to go. Great seeing your questions and comments and so thankful that the statistically best fan base continues to thrive. :).
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Genuinely I am breathing heavily right now. This is exhausting and exhilarating. #WoTWednesday.
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@SilverbowReborn THANK YOU. WHY IS NO ONE EVER GIVING HOPPER THE RESPECT HE DESERVES. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: HOPPER IS IN S2.
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First look at the @TheWheelOfTime is here!.
Showrunner @rafejudkins previews his TV take on @TheWheelOfTime.
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To celebrate JordanCon15 this weekend, I think it’s finally time to bring back #WoTWednesday so every week I’ll sneak a little tidbit on here. Nothing official, just stuff from my phone and brain :) #TwitterOfTime #WheelofTime
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@TheWheelOfTime You’re so Aes Sedai presenting not a choice as if it’s a choice #teamouroboros.
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Welcoming 3 new faces to the WoT family. Alanna’s responsible for a couple of the most shocking moments in the series, and anyone who hasn’t seen @priyankabose20 in Lion should go watch it right away. You’ll understand how she can hold her own toe to toe with anyone. #wotonprime.
‘The Wheel Of Time’: Amazon Adds Three To Cast Of Series Based On Fantasy Books
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Check out Instagram today for the Q&A Rosamund and I are doing hosted by @TheWheelOfTime about the Teaser Trailer!.
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Lots of good stuff coming through today starting with @Lornebalfe and his incredible score!.
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Barney simply is Mat. There is nothing more to say here. You will fall over dead when you see him.
“It was about a hero who insisted with every breath that he was anything but a hero.” @BarneyHarriso as Mat Cauthon #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime
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A huge welcome to our Dain, Sheriam, Bain and Chiad! You’re going to love these four in #wheeloftime S2!.
‘The Wheel Of Time’ Adds To Season 2 Cast: Chiad & Bain Among 4 New Recurring Characters
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We had the pick of the world on these cast members. Sent about two dozen Nynaeve tapes to the writers’ room to see who everyone liked and every. single. person. had one response — “Zoe”. I am already stanning her if that’s how you use that word. #twitterafficianado.
“It was about a woman who refused to believe that she could not help, could not heal those who had been harmed.” Zoë Robins as Nynaeve #WoTWednesday #TwitterOfTime
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Look at this brand new shiny writers’ room! Soon these boards will be full of Wheel of Timing. #WoTWednesday
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I know there are bigger more important things to pay attention to in the world. But Moiraine should not lose to the devil after beating Superman and Wonder Woman and Eleven and Gandalf.
Lucifer vs The Wheel of Time.
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Got my first Wheel of Time related death threat today! And it was homophobic to boot. The internet is fun.
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And since I missed last week — watch out. Stay on your toes. Never know what #WoTWednesday will bring. Here’s Episode 103’s cover page by @MikePClarkson and @PaulTClarkson
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This #WoTWednesday I wanted to share an amazing gift I received from one of my alltime favorite authors @GRRMspeaking The connections between #WheelOfTime and #GameofThrones and #LOTR for that matter are so numerous, what are some that you remember the most from reading?
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Introducing another member of the Wheel of Time team - Sarah Nakamura, our LA-based book expert. They say 10,000 hours makes you a master, and she’s read the entire series THIRTY TIMES (about 12,600 hours of WoT). I’ve yet to stump her with a question. #WoTWednesday
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Happy #WoTWednesday One thing I haven’t seen a ton of chatter on are Siuan’s tattoos. Our team worked with an artist to build a language of tattoos that Tairens add to through life. Siuan’s back is the “Fingers of the Dragon” delta where she grew up. #TwitterOfTime #WheelofTime
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Finally finally FINALLY get to say that #WoTWednesday will be back next week. So what kind of things would you like to see or talk about in those? We can get a list going and I’ll see what I can get approved to show :).
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And I give you — the second and last #WheelofTimeMonday. Because as everyone has so obviously pointed out — #WoTWednesday is 1000x better. I warned you I’m bad at social media. Also, Wheel of Time fans should rejoice because AK Shuman writes Mat like she was born to it.
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To celebrate @WOTonPrime ‘s first glimpse of the Winespring, I’ll answer the first three questions I get about it on here. Go :).
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After @WOTonPrime gave you the HMS, this time they’re giving you a big departure from the books — Thom Merrilin’s guitar (not harp or flute). So now that we have a more controversial piece from the show, thought I’d do a Q&A about changes from the books in my Instagram stories.
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Also, please make sure to give credit where it’s due for this cast — to Kelly and her team at @KVHendry They embraced this world and these books fully and found people who perfectly embody these characters. Thank you so much.
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Another #WoTWednesday that’s not at all on Wednesday, but is worth the 6-day wait. Welcoming Uta Briesewitz to the team! She’s incredible and visionary and can pronounce Nynaeve like she was born to it.
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Hey! Just wanted to let everyone know that #WoTWednesday is going to be a monthly thing now. So we can make each one count. First Wednesday of the month. Next one — I’ll do a short Wheel of Time Q&A. Rules & regulations forthcoming :).
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@MKGenest @EW @TheWheelOfTime We aged up the Emond’s Field Five from the books because sometimes TV shows with a bunch of 17 year olds as leads feel more like YA and Wheel of Time isn’t YA.
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Okay. So number two in the Wheel of Time writers’ room hearth contest is just indescribably awesome. I tried to take so many pictures of it, but none do it justice. It’s a legit Heron Marked Blade. Like a for real katana sword with a heron hand-etched into the blade.
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The Cauthons have arrived! And you can never forget about the Congars and the Coplins. They make sure of it.
Christopher Sciueref @Sciueref as Abell Cauthon.Juliet Howland @JulietHowland as Natti Cauthon.Mandi Symonds as Daise Conger
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So this is just for fun and beyond nerdy, but we got towels for the Wheel of Time bathroom in the colors of the seven ajahs and I’m obsessed. Watch to the end for a little surprise. #WoTWednesday
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Hey! I’ve been super sick the last couple weeks but finally feeling better and can answer a few questions about #WheelofTime as we all live this quarantine life. I’ll do it on my Instagram story because that’s where I know how to use the question function #skilled.
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Hers too!.
BREAKING: After the screening of #TheWheelOfTime, while everyone swarmed the cast and crew l, I met @rafejudkins’ mother and she immediately recognized me and my life is now fulfilled. #PrimeVideoCreator #sponsored.
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Just to give you an idea of how committed they are, @andie_gayle from Amazon raised her glass to me at dinner and said “Tai’shar Manetheren!” 😍.
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I was sad no one responded to this, but then realized it didn’t post bc I still had cell data turned off for Twitter. Sigh. Bela sketch by our writers’ assistant that I found cleaning. Forgive the spelling because he captured her essence from our endless room convos #WoTWednesday
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No Fades were harmed in the making of this video.
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The Wheel of Time is still deadline’s top story! The fan love is being felt at all levels today, thank you guys so much :)
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We are developing a new approvals process for tweets about the show, so I apologize if #WoTWednesday has been lackluster. In the meantime - check out my mom’s amazing bumper sticker and tell us who your top 5 Forsaken are and why. I’m honestly very intrigued abt people’s answers
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There are neither beginnings or endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time but digging out my old (very well read, ha) copies of the books is certainly A beginning. #wheeloftime #thedragonreborn
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There are neither beginnings or endings to the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning. Page 1
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Everyone! Rosamund joined Instagram today in honor of Wheel of Time. Follow her! Welcome her to the Wheel family. I was number 10 (genuinely who were the first 9? How did you beat me? Ha). mspike
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Happy #NYCC2023 ! Was fun to see some of you at the panel and on the floor today! Maybe more tomorrow? 😇 And don’t come after Pevara or Androl. I love them. #TwitterofTime #TheWheelofTime.
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So for #WoTWednesday I wanted to introduce you to the newest member of our team — my assistant, Patrick Strapazon! I asked him to take a picture of himself for me to post and after approximately too many minutes he sent this. He was meant for this show.
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Home for Christmas and found my and my mom’s old copies of “The Great Hunt”. We spent years reading them together. Can you tell who’s harder on books? Haha. #WoTWednesday
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@DanielBGreene Oh my god no. It’s my duty to warn you that this seems amazing, but one day you will have your hand sitting on the top of the chair casually and turn it under the counter and your pinky finger will never be the same. This video horrifies me. #livedexperience.
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Hadn’t been on Facebook for a while because I don’t know what it’s for anymore and it wanted to let me know that I should celebrate my “4 year Friendaversary” with my mom! Thanks Facebook for being so relevant!.
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Whoa! I’m verified! I don’t know how that happened but it feels very exciting.
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Let’s get some WoT love out there :).
We have a lot of shows that started as books, but which UPCOMING book adaptation series are you most excited for? #WorldBookDay.
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It’s been a bit since I’ve posted anything that gives more of a hint of what might be in the show, so thought I’d open my book (The 2nd one this time) to two random pages to give a glimpse. Doesn’t give away too much, but makes me excited about what’s to come :) #WoTWednesday
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