Rioghnach Robinson
Rioghnach Robinson is the author of "Bad Words," set to be released on October 6, 2026. She grew up in North Carolina, studied economics at Kenyon College, and now lives in Brooklyn. Robinson has also written for WEBTOON and The Onion. Her young adult novels are published under the pen name Riley Redgate. Her adult debut, "Bad Words," is described as a sharp and deeply felt novel about the connections that inspire and undo us, focusing on a literary feud between an author and a critic. Her YA novels have been optioned for film and TV and have received recognition on best-of-the-year lists from ALA, Kirkus Reviews, and the New York Public Library.
Awards
['Lambda Award finalist (as Riley Redgate)', 'ALA best teen book', 'Kirkus best teen book', 'New York Public Library best teen book']
Notable Works
['Come Home to My Heart (as Riley Redgate)', 'Seven Ways We Lie', 'Final Draft', 'Noteworthy', 'Bad Words']
