#1 Audible bestselling author of You're Going to Mars! and Where the Hell is Tesla? series. Writer/narrator of ListenToTheSignal.com podcast.
Joined November 2008
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Jun 12
Back in 2018 I wrote You're Going to Mars!, featuring the world's first trillionaire (a very Musk-like figure named Zach Larson), set in 2085, thinking "well that won't happen in MY lifetime." And it just did. Holy cow. (rob.cm/mars)
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May 5
What are you doing May 16 and 17? Come hang out with me at the Gold Coast Book Fair, Long Island's largest literary event – I've been invited to be part of the Indie Author Spotlight! I'll be there 1:30-5pm both days, signing books and giving stuff away. goldcoastforum.org/goldcoast…
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Mar 3
Audible just added my latest novel Sunnyside to their March Sale for 66% OFF - only $5.99! So if you haven't picked it up yet, and don't want to plunk down a full Audible credit for it, now's your chance. rob.cm/sunny
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26 Sep 2025
My ebook Sunnyside is available on BookBub for $0.99 for a limited time! Subscribe to BookBub for free to access amazing ebook deals from your favorite authors. Go to the link below to snag Sunnyside before the sale is over! bookbub.com/books/sunnyside-…
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20 Aug 2025
“Just wanted to say thank you so much for the Garageband Settings for Audiobooks! I learned a ton and you made it super easy with that ZIP file. I was about to throw my laptop through a window, so it thanks you too :) ” – Christina >> rob.cm/settings
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15 Jul 2025
Hey look! The first Sunnyside "History Repair Technician" patch spotted in the wild! (Not really, Mark's an old friend of mine and fellow sci-fi buff). You now have social proof that it's okay to wear yours out in public. Go for it!
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28 Jun 2025
Thanks to scoring a coveted BookBub Featured Deal, The Wrong Unit popped to number one in Post-Apocalyptic Sci-fi! There's still one day left in the deal! >>> rob.cm/unit <<<
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24 Jun 2025
Well this is a first... I just found out an alpaca ranch in New Mexico named their newest baby alpaca addition Gigi Paradox, after my novel Gigi Make Paradox (Where the Hell is Tesla? Book 3)! I certainly never expected that! rob.cm/gigi
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12 Jun 2025
Yup. For my 58th birthday (yeah, the big five-eight, wait, I don’t know is that a big one?), I’ve got every single one of my books on sale for 99¢ THIS WEEK ONLY.
amazon.com/author/robdircks
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11 Jun 2025
I got to catch up with old friend and fellow author Tabitha Lord this week on her blog, Five Things. If you don't know Tabitha, she's the multiple-award-winning author of the Horizon science fiction trilogy. Check it out! rob.cm/five
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28 May 2025
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway and win a free e-book copy of my brand-new novel, Sunnyside!
rob.cm/gg
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7 May 2025
Just posted: A podcast with yours truly, interviewed by the most interesting man in the world: Steve Shepard, pro photographer, audio producer, educator, author of dozens of books. Anyway, I'm like... Steve, YOU want to interview ME? But he did... rob.cm/curious
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22 Apr 2025
My new novel is here! Sunnyside is the story of Theo Hoover, a disgruntled History Repair Technician who accidentally becomes leader of humanity at the worst possible time. Buckle up! rob.cm/sun
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21 Jan 2025
Hi Rob, My husband is wanting to leave a legacy for our grandchildren. He turns 50 this month and has thought about recording the Bible for our future generations. Anyway I wanted to thank you for all the great tips and information on software and tools. Thanks so much! – Steph
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15 Jan 2025
The latest story is up at the Listen To The Signal podcast. listentothesignal.com/one-in… A friend mentioned going on vacation somewhere super hot, and said “It’s like one inch from the Sun.” And I immediately thought, “Oh my God, that’s the perfect title for a story.” Here it is:
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16 Sep 2024
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16 Sep 2024
"This post was the guidance I needed to get my first audiobook produced. I recorded it in a week and was approved by Audible in a few days with zero edits required. Thank you!" – Jasen Edwards, author of Done Before One. Go to rob.cm/settings for free template/settings.
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16 Sep 2024
"This post was the guidance I needed to get my first audiobook produced. I recorded it in a week and was approved by Audible in a few days with zero edits required. Thank you!" – Jasen Edwards, author of Done Before One. Go to rob.cm/settings for free template/settings.
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5 Aug 2024
Thanks for the nod, dude!
Just finished You're Going to Mars! by @RobDircks, where reality show contestants compete for a trip to the red planet. The main character is from a landfill prison ran by the mob, formerly known as Staten Island. As a Staten Island Italian, I give it 5/5 gabagools.
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21 May 2024
John, holy cow that means a lot. That story's been sort of a high-water mark for me, and I'm glad you're along for the ride on whatever evolution I'm going through as a writer. Let's see where it takes us.
21 May 2024
Hi Rob, I finally listened to The Grove. I have to say, I'm not used to your stories making me teary-eyed, but this one surely did. It was beautifully written (and read). I'm glad you shared it with the world.
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