With the proofreads in, that's a wrap on Shadow of Legends!! Just a few more things (like the acknowledgments) to button up, then we're on our way to the printer. Can't wait to hold this thick boy in a few months! 🐲📚 #fantasybooks #dragons #amwriting #newbook

Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing my books getting read through libraries! I spent so much time at libraries as a kid. Don't forget to make use of your local library, be it for my books or others! #library #librarylife #libraries #fantasybooks

Tons of art below in the 🧵! Which is your favorite? Seeing my characters and worlds come to life is one of the greatest pleasures of being an author. There's more art I couldn't include, but these offer some of the best looks at Tal! #fantasyart #fantasybooks

When your book invades your dad's dreams! 😂 Don't worry, Legend of Tal readers - this is certainly NOT a spoiler for the series. I'm lucky to have you, Pops!

We're all like this, aren't we? 🤦 Happy Writing to the weekend warriors! #author #amwriting

✨📚 THE FINAL ARTWORK! 📚✨ Joe Requeza has created yet another sweeping battle scene for the third Legend of Tal deluxe edition! I always admire the care and detail he puts into these pieces. What do you think of the illustration? #fantasyartwork #fantasybooks #epicfantasy

With the world of Aolas expanding, it's past time it got a timeline! I can't wait to release both the prequel and sequel series to Legend of Tal before long. It's going to be a busy next few years! #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries

It wasn't as flattering when I got a similar review on my first trilogy 😅

My first book of 2026! Delighted to be reading the next book of The Legend of Tal by @jdlrosell.bsky.social who is one of my favourite authors and this book which is An Emperor's Gamble is absolutely brilliant so far!

🔥⚔️ ART REVEAL! ⚔️🔥 For the 7th artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble Deluxe, we get yet another awesome piece from Anderson Magalhães! Only one more illustration left to reveal! #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyauthor

And this is why I write recaps! 😅

A complete short story to start off the year! 🖊️ The Man of a Thousand Names is a never-before-seen tale going into the deluxe edition of An Emperor's Gamble. We go back into Tal's past to witness one of the most tragic moments of his life... I hope the backers enjoy it!

We're starting off 2026 strong with NEW interior art! Featuring an emotional scene between Tal and his estranged father, I absolutely love the effort that Zoe Badini put into this piece. Still 2 more illustrations to be revealed! Stay tuned for those soon. #fantasyart #fantasybooks

🎉🥂 Happy New Year's Eve! 🥂🎉 There have been challenges aplenty in 2025, be they personal, professional, or political. But as far as my author career goes, it's been quite delightful. So grateful for our little bookish community here. To a better and brighter 2026! #newyearseve #newyear #author

These two cuties (niece & nephew) got a first edition Adventure Cats by fellow indie and friend Becca Lee Gardner! @beccaleeg.bsky.social They might be a bit small to appreciate it now (written for middle grade), but I foresee much feline fun in their futures 🐱 #fantasybooks #christmas #gift

Hey #booksky, check out the r/Fantasy holiday megasale on this weekend! 📚 650+ books from over 300 authors 🔥 All $0.99 USD (or local equivalent) or FREE! 🌎 Many books discounted everywhere, worldwide ❤️ Every sale/download benefits @marycariola.bsky.social 🔗 megasale.yrliu.com Looking for recs? 👇

The biggest book event of the year has arrived! 📚🏷️ With 600+ discounted ebooks and each sale benefiting charity, what's not to love? Load up your e-readers through my 🔗 or below! #booksale #megasale #fantasybooks

Booooook mail!! Thanks so much to @jdlrosell.bsky.social for this one! I'm excited to dive into when I get the chance!

With over $35,000 raised, this campaign did far better than I'd hoped - particularly during the holiday season! I can't thank the backers enough for making it happen. If you want your own beautiful copy of the book, late pledges will be open for a little while! #kickstarter #fantasybooks #dragons

⏰ Two hours left!! ⏰ One bonus I haven't talked about much is that backers will get to read the ebook of Shadow of Legends well before the retailer release. If you like being in the early club, hop aboard the Kickstarter train! #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #dragons

IT ENDS TONIGHT! ⏳ Shadow of Legends wraps up at 4pm MST today. Be one of the first to read it with one of its limited special copies! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdl... #specialeditionbooks #fantasybooks #dragons #dragonrider #kickstarter

We're getting the slipcase!! With just over 24 hours left, we're sliding right in with this stretch goal. But boy, am I glad we made it! If it turns out anything like Zack Argyle's (used as an example here), it's going to look amazing! #kickstarter #specialeditionbooks #fantasybooks #dragons

Thrilled that Shadow of Legends made the cut! Many thanks to Abel Montero for including it on his 2026 list. Reserve your copy of Shadow of Legends at: jdlrosell.com/kickstarter Only two days left before the campaign ends! #fantasybooks #kickstarter #dragons #dragonrider

Your favorite self-flagellation series is back - Author vs Artist! Who did it better this time?! Personally, my money's on my sketch, but I suppose René Aigner has a chance of winning... #fantasyart #fantasyartist #fantasybooks #fantasyillustration #epicfantasyart #epicfantasybooks

I woke up to lovely news this morning: Shadow of Legends just unlocked its third stretch goal, which means adding in a ribbon marker! Help us get a *custom slipcase* by supporting the campaign. Don't miss it before it ends Friday evening! #dragons #fantasybooks #kickstarter #fantasy

Final Week! 🐉📚 Here's more about Shadow of Legends if you haven't checked it out yet. If that catches your fancy, amble by the campaign page here! >> www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdl... #dragons #kickstarter #FantasyBooks

NEW INTERIOR ART! 🔨🧔‍♂️ Here's the 3rd artwork going into Shadow of Legends, featuring our second protagonist, an exiled dwarf that fate seems to hold a grudge against. You'll get his journey right alongside his half-elf best friend for that Legolas-Gimli dynamic we've all been missing! #fantasyart

My copies of REIGN OF DRAGONS finally arrived and boy, is it gorgeous! The covers, the endsheets, the many interior illustrations, the design... I couldn't be more pleased with it. You can still get a copy through my current Kickstarter or on my bookshop! #dragons #fantasy

Who else loves their books embossed?! ✋ Shadow of Legends is now getting embossed covers for both the special edition hardcover and limited paperback! You'll help us make the books even better when you back the campaign! #dragons #fantasybooks #specialeditionbooks #fantasyauthor

10,000 ratings! 😳 Even a few years ago, it would have felt unimaginable to reach this milestone. A HUGE thank you everyone who's read and reviewed my books! I couldn't be where I am in my author career without you. #author #AuthorsOfTwitter #AuthorLife #goodreads #fantasyauthor

When a dragon invades your Thanksgiving... 🐲😂 What my brother wouldn't do to give our nephew and niece a laugh! #dragons #thanksgiving #familydinner

Check out the SECOND interior artwork for Shadow of Legends! Once more, the excellent Sutthiwat Dechakamphu is the talent behind it. Rest assured, you're in for plenty of pain & dragon eggs in this book! #fantasyart #dragons #fantasybooks #fantasyillustration

We're on Day 3 of Shadow of Legends and unlocking our first stretch goal! Both editions are getting interior color. Now we're pushing for the next goal to add embossing to the covers! Help us get there by securing your copies. #fantasybooks #dragonrider #Kickstarter #epicfantasy

Thanks so much to the 150+ backers making this possible! I can't wait to see what other features we add into Shadow of Legends. #dragons #epicfantasy #fantasyreader #fantasybooks #dragonrider #kickstarter

Shadow of Legends has landed! 🐲📚 My new 700-page dragon rider epic is live on Kickstarter and flapping its way toward funded! You can find the campaign through my 🔗 or the redirect through: jdlrosell.com/kickstarter Can’t wait to see how high this book soars! #dragons #fantasybooks #kickstarter

Can't believe it's already happening tomorrow! 🐉 Shadow of Legends is taking its first flight over on #kickstarter. Follow to pick up either of its gorgeous editions! #dragons #dragonrider #fantasybooks

Actually, I've already heard back from the editor and...she doesn't hate it so far! Here's to hoping the rest holds up 😅 But don't take Sarah's word for it! Follow the campaign for Shadow of Legends and form your own opinion on it (though my 🔗) #dragons #fantasybooks #epicfantasy

Absolute honor from Peter - thanks so much! 🙏

You've seen one cover - now here's the SECOND! 🐉📚 This is the cover you'll see on most versions of Shadow of Legends. I hope you like it! Art - René Aigner Design - Rachel St. Clair Available in the upcoming campaign starting Dec. 2nd. 🔗 below! #dragons #fantasybooks #coverreveal

🤔 My first instinct is towards 🪄 because I’m usually a Sorcerer in D&D, but I’m often more of a 🏹 user in video games. So I’m going to evade the specifics of your challenge and highlight “The Last Ranger” by @jdlrosell.bsky.social this time! 🤓 📚⚔️ #FantasyBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋 #AMoRaR 📆

ART REVEAL! 🎨 When a dragon comes calling, you don't have much choice but to answer... This is one of the pieces included in the Shadow of Legends special edition! Art Credit: Sutthiwat Dechakamphu #fantasyart #dragons #fantasybooks

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Empire of the Wolf by Richard Swan! With a breathing world and complex characters, his gradual introduction of the occult led to a jaw-dropping climax--though Book 2 remains my favorite installment. Recommend you pick up the trilogy! #BookReview #FantasyBooks

The response to the Shadow of Legends special edition cover reveal has been amazing! 🤯 Thanks so much for the excitement. I'll do my best to make sure it lives up to it! Things get started on Dec. 2nd. 🔗 below if you want in! #dragons #fantasyart #fantasybooks

COVER REVEAL! 📚🐉 Hope you love this pair like I do! Shadow of Legends is the first book in my upcoming dragon rider epic, the Dragonforged Saga. Follow the campaign through my 🔗 to get either the special or standard editions when it launches on 12/2! Art by René Aigner Design by Rachel St. Clair

First cover reveal coming tomorrow - I guess we'll see if we really are "SOL"!

It's coming! 🐉⚔️ Shadow of Legends, Book 1 in the Dragonforged Saga (the sequel series to Legend of Tal), launches on December 2nd. Covers & interior art to be revealed soon. Follow now so you don't miss it! 🔗👇

Peak René Aigner art! 😍 I'm thrilled to unveil the latest artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble! From the original cover artist for Legend of Tal, we have a pivotal scene at the Nightelf village of Naruah. Honored to still be working with René half a decade later! #fantasyart #fantasybooks

Carl & Princess Donut have me tearing through audiobooks again! I'm halfway through Book 2 and still enjoying the heck out of myself. Who knew the apocalypse could be so entertaining? Many thanks to Matt Dinniman for all the entertainment! #fantasybooks #litrpg #gamelit

Here's your chance to win 1 of 13 awesome special editions from me and my fellow fantasy authors! To enter, use the 🔗 displayed on the final image or follow it through my pr0file. Good luck! #fantasybooks #bookgiveaway #specialeditionbooks #fantasyreader #fantasy

The wife & I have been on a Studio Ghibli kick of late! So far, we've watched Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away. Howl's we particularly enjoyed, though both were spectacular. Do you have a favorite Studio Ghibli movie? Let me know - always wondering which one we should go for next. #anime