R.M. Almonte is a Dominican-American author, speaker, publisher, and 2x world record holder known for blending metaphysics, ufology, and science fiction into emotionally driven, genre-crossing fiction.

      He completed 64 different Barnes & Noble signings and bookstore events across 49 states during a national tour, establishing himself as one of the few independent authors to execute a large-scale national bookstore campaign.

Raised in a crack-ridden neighborhood in New York City, Almonte grew up surrounded by poverty, violence, and instability. A teacher once told him he would not live past eighteen. Instead, guided by vivid recurring dreams and his mother’s unwavering belief in him, he forged a radically different path. In 2002, after reading The Alchemist, he moved to Japan with only $800 and no long-term plan. What began as a leap into the unknown evolved into a twelve-year journey abroad that transformed his worldview, deepened his spiritual perspective, and inspired the metaphysical themes that would later define his work. During his time overseas, he met spiritual teacher Kahn, whose influence left a lasting impact on his philosophy and writing.

    Today, Almonte is the founder of R.M. Almonte Publishing/Media, an independent publishing company focused on metaphysical and science-fiction literature. Refusing to wait for approval from traditional publishing gatekeepers, he built his company from the ground up, developing a growing catalog and readership spanning the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, and Canada. His books draw heavily from lived experience, dream symbolism, contact phenomena, personal transformation, and his lifelong fascination with science-fiction franchises such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Stargate SG-1.

His works include Scratching the Cosmic Conscious and the United Earth series (Rough Beginning, Exile, and Despair & Hope), alongside Fogs of Time, a metaphysical time-travel novel reviewed by Publishers Weekly as a “fast-paced, surprising time-travel adventure” with “real heart” and a “spirited crossing of genres.” The review praised the novel’s emotional core, imaginative settings, and ambitious blend of science fiction, history, and metaphysical themes.

Beyond publishing, Almonte has spent decades involved in radio and paranormal media. He co-hosted The Hundredth Monkey Radio Show and has appeared on numerous metaphysical and paranormal platforms. In 2025, he was featured on Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader and booked for a prime-time appearance on Coast to Coast AM with Rich Berra, where he was described as “a rising star in metaphysical sci-fi.”

Outside of writing, Almonte’s life reflects the same spirit of exploration found in his fiction. He has traveled internationally, skydived, earned his Open Water Diver certification, learned multiple languages, and continually pursued experiences that challenge conventional limits. His philosophy remains rooted in one principle: tell the truth — especially when it is strange.