Meet Robin Arnette
Could be Horror. Could be fantasy.
But it’s almost always something queer.
Hello weary internet wanderer!
My name is Robin Arnette. I’m an author, and as you may have guessed from the subtitle, my favorite genres to write in are fantasy and horror. I’ve been published a couple times in The Northridge Review and won the Deborah Averill Award in Creative Writing, both under a different name. I recently started to dip my toes into the self-publishing world with my upcoming novel, The Dragon’s Emissary.
As a member of the LBGTQIA+ Community myself, including representation in my books is important to me. But more than that, I listen to my characters and let them tell me who they are and how they identify themselves.
But that’s not why you clicked on my “about me page,” is it? You want the tea. You want the silly, zany antics. Boy howdy can I deliver!
I love Table-Top Role Playing Games. I’ve been in several weekly games over the years with my friends. Including one that lasted three years and inspired me to get a tattoo. Fun fact! Zelnor was a TTRPG character before she was the protagonist of my debut novel (The Dragon’s Emissary, in case you weren’t paying attention earlier). And before you ask, Zelnor’s campaign was not the three year one I just mentioned
I’m an avid fanfiction reader. If I get into a fandom, you better believe I’m reading fanfics about its characters. I especially love a good Persona 5 fic. The fandom has done some interesting interpretations on Akechi. I would be happy to recommend some good ones if you’re new to Archive of Our Own. It’s a lovely community. I’ve always been a fan of fanfics and I think they get a needlessly bad rap.
You may be asking yourself, does Robin write fanfiction herself? Of course I do! But as much as I would love (and I do mean LOVE) to link you to my AO3 account, the site has very strict guidelines regarding the promotion of goods (esp. books), and I don’t want to risk losing my account.
If you can find me on your own? Kudos! Enjoy my geeky silly little fics.
You still want more!? You are a glutton for punishment.
Well… ooookay. Twist my arm. I’ll continue talking about myself, I guess. But only because I love you.
I play video games, as well. Action Role-Playing Games are definitely my favorite genre. I am an adamant lover of the almost all the soulsborne games, and I am currently obsessed with Lies of P. I also play Stardew Valley when I’m in the mood for a (not so chill) cozy game. And I go for a few rounds of debate in the Ace Attorney when I have enough brain power available for it.
Persona 5 will always have a special place in my heart.
As an interesting additional fact: I am one of those very unhealthy people who has a cup of black coffee and pretends that somehow counts as “lunch.” I’ve actually been trying to cut back on the coffee a little lately, as I am convinced that during my early 20s my blood had more caffeine than oxygen.
Are you STILL here?! Wow.
If you like reading this much, you should probably buy my book. Not to brag but I’ve heard its pretty good (at least according to my friends and family, anyway).
~The Dragon’s Emissary~
Coming Summer 2025
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