Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist
@jdlrosell.bsky.social
📚 Author of 20 Books
🐉 Epic Fantasy & More
👤 Represented by Joshua Bilmes (JABberwocky)
⚔️ Me & My Books: http://linktr.ee/jdlrosell
🐉 Epic Fantasy & More
👤 Represented by Joshua Bilmes (JABberwocky)
⚔️ 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
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
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
January 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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
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
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 🧵! 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 🧵! 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! 😂
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! 😂
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
✨📚 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
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
✨📚 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
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 😅
January 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It wasn't as flattering when I got a similar review on my first trilogy 😅
Reposted by Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 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!
🔥⚔️ 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
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
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🔥⚔️ 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
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! 😅
January 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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!
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! 🖊️
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!
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
🎉🥂 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
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
🎉🥂 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
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
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
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 🐱
#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 🐱
#fantasybooks #christmas #gift
Reposted by Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist
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? 👇
📚 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? 👇
December 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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? 👇
📚 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
Load up your e-readers through my 🔗 or below!
#booksale #megasale #fantasybooks
December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
Load up your e-readers through my 🔗 or below!
#booksale #megasale #fantasybooks
Reposted by Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist
Booooook mail!!
Thanks so much to @jdlrosell.bsky.social for this one! I'm excited to dive into when I get the chance!
Thanks so much to @jdlrosell.bsky.social for this one! I'm excited to dive into when I get the chance!
December 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Booooook mail!!
Thanks so much to @jdlrosell.bsky.social for this one! I'm excited to dive into when I get the chance!
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
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
December 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
⏰ 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
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
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
⏰ 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
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
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
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
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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
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
Reserve your copy of Shadow of Legends at: jdlrosell.com/kickstarter
Only two days left before the campaign ends!
#fantasybooks #kickstarter #dragons #dragonrider
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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
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
Personally, my money's on my sketch, but I suppose René Aigner has a chance of winning...
#fantasyart #fantasyartist #fantasybooks #fantasyillustration #epicfantasyart #epicfantasybooks
December 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
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
Help us get a *custom slipcase* by supporting the campaign. Don't miss it before it ends Friday evening!
#dragons #fantasybooks #kickstarter #fantasy
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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
Help us get a *custom slipcase* by supporting the campaign. Don't miss it before it ends Friday evening!
#dragons #fantasybooks #kickstarter #fantasy