T. D. Orel

About

Instagram star and novelist known for creating the fantasy series Titan's Nest and for creating and sharing his viral inner thoughts comedy videos, fantasy commentary, clips about various creators "pitching" ideas, videos about his book series, and relatable sketches on Instagram with over 290,000 followers.

Before fame

He joined Instagram in April 2021 and began sharing content.

Trivia

He released the audiobook edition of Titan's Nest in March 2023. He appeared on the SFF Addicts podcast in July 2026. He published his debut novel Titan's Nest in March 2022 and released the second book in his series Sigra's Roost in November 2025.

Family life

His real name given to him by his parents is Tanner Orel, and he has been based in Orange County, California.

Associated with

He has created content about Project Hail Mary which was written by Andy Weir.