Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) πΉ SPFBO 9 Finalist
@jdlrosell.bsky.social
π Author of 20 Books
π Epic Fantasy & More
π€ Represented by Joshua Bilmes (JABberwocky)
βοΈ Me & My Books: http://linktr.ee/jdlrosell
π Epic Fantasy & More
π€ Represented by Joshua Bilmes (JABberwocky)
βοΈ Me & My Books: http://linktr.ee/jdlrosell
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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
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
True! I'll take that perspective :)
January 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
True! I'll take that perspective :)
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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
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 π§΅! 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
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
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Tons of art below in the π§΅! 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
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! π
Don't worry, Legend of Tal readers - this is certainly NOT a spoiler for the series.
I'm lucky to have you, Pops!
Don't worry, Legend of Tal readers - this is certainly NOT a spoiler for the series.
I'm lucky to have you, Pops!
January 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
When your book invades your dad's dreams! π
Don't worry, Legend of Tal readers - this is certainly NOT a spoiler for the series.
I'm lucky to have you, Pops!
Don't worry, Legend of Tal readers - this is certainly NOT a spoiler for the series.
I'm lucky to have you, Pops!
January 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
β¨π THE FINAL ARTWORK! πβ¨
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
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
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
β¨π THE FINAL ARTWORK! πβ¨
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
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
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
January 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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
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 π
January 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It wasn't as flattering when I got a similar review on my first trilogy π
Reposted by Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) πΉ SPFBO 9 Finalist
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!
January 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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!
π₯βοΈ ART REVEAL! βοΈπ₯
For the 7th artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble Deluxe, we get yet another awesome piece from Anderson MagalhΓ£es!
Only one more illustration left to reveal!
#fantasyart #fantasyillustration #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyauthor
For the 7th artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble Deluxe, we get yet another awesome piece from Anderson MagalhΓ£es!
Only one more illustration left to reveal!
#fantasyart #fantasyillustration #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyauthor
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
π₯βοΈ ART REVEAL! βοΈπ₯
For the 7th artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble Deluxe, we get yet another awesome piece from Anderson MagalhΓ£es!
Only one more illustration left to reveal!
#fantasyart #fantasyillustration #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyauthor
For the 7th artwork going into An Emperor's Gamble Deluxe, we get yet another awesome piece from Anderson MagalhΓ£es!
Only one more illustration left to reveal!
#fantasyart #fantasyillustration #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #fantasyauthor
And this is why I write recaps! π
January 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
And this is why I write recaps! π
A complete short story to start off the year! ποΈ
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!
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!
January 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM
A complete short story to start off the year! ποΈ
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!
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!
You can still reserve your copy of it here! legendoftal3deluxe.pledgebox.com/preorder
Legend of Tal: An Emperor's Gamble | The Deluxe Edition
Collector's edition | Interior art, leatherette cover, and many more features | Books 1 & 2 in the series also available!
legendoftal3deluxe.pledgebox.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
You can still reserve your copy of it here! legendoftal3deluxe.pledgebox.com/preorder
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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
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
ππ₯ Happy New Year's Eve! π₯π
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
ππ₯ Happy New Year's Eve! π₯π
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
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 π±
#fantasybooks #christmas #gift
They might be a bit small to appreciate it now (written for middle grade), but I foresee much feline fun in their futures π±
#fantasybooks #christmas #gift
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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 π±
#fantasybooks #christmas #gift
They might be a bit small to appreciate it now (written for middle grade), but I foresee much feline fun in their futures π±
#fantasybooks #christmas #gift