L. J. Nightingale
@ljnightingale.bsky.social
Author, actor, historian, professor, incorrigible extrovert. Based in Rochester, NY. Debut queer novel "Drawn" out now (order through my Linktree)!
All the Links: https://linktr.ee/ljnightingale
All the Links: https://linktr.ee/ljnightingale
L. J. Nightingale and her writing assistant Polly 🐱✍️
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
L. J. Nightingale and her writing assistant Polly 🐱✍️
UPDATED “Drawn” Book Tour Schedule 📖💙
AltBar | 12/6 @ 2-6 PM
Barnes & Noble (Pittsford) | 12/13 @ 1-3 PM
Paper Moon (Troy, NY) | 12/27 @ 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble (Webster) | 1/3 @ 2-4 PM
AltBar | 12/6 @ 2-6 PM
Barnes & Noble (Pittsford) | 12/13 @ 1-3 PM
Paper Moon (Troy, NY) | 12/27 @ 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble (Webster) | 1/3 @ 2-4 PM
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
UPDATED “Drawn” Book Tour Schedule 📖💙
AltBar | 12/6 @ 2-6 PM
Barnes & Noble (Pittsford) | 12/13 @ 1-3 PM
Paper Moon (Troy, NY) | 12/27 @ 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble (Webster) | 1/3 @ 2-4 PM
AltBar | 12/6 @ 2-6 PM
Barnes & Noble (Pittsford) | 12/13 @ 1-3 PM
Paper Moon (Troy, NY) | 12/27 @ 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble (Webster) | 1/3 @ 2-4 PM
I’m very excited to announce that “Drawn” is now being sold at Ampersand Books, the bookstore at Writers & Books in Rochester, NY! 📖💙
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m very excited to announce that “Drawn” is now being sold at Ampersand Books, the bookstore at Writers & Books in Rochester, NY! 📖💙
One of my first reviews on Goodreads is a 5-Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Buy “Drawn” at the IngramSpark link in my bio! 📖 #debutauthor #queerreads #fivestarbookreview
Buy “Drawn” at the IngramSpark link in my bio! 📖 #debutauthor #queerreads #fivestarbookreview
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
One of my first reviews on Goodreads is a 5-Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Buy “Drawn” at the IngramSpark link in my bio! 📖 #debutauthor #queerreads #fivestarbookreview
Buy “Drawn” at the IngramSpark link in my bio! 📖 #debutauthor #queerreads #fivestarbookreview
Cannot get over how surreal this was. I’m a published author! ☺️
November 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Cannot get over how surreal this was. I’m a published author! ☺️
💙📚 17 BOOKS SOLD 📚💙
My first book signing for “Drawn” at Burn Bright Books was a success! Thanks so much to Shauna for making it happen, and to everyone who came out to chat with me and get a signed copy! Next stop: AltBar on 12/6! #debutauthor #booksigning #rochesterny
My first book signing for “Drawn” at Burn Bright Books was a success! Thanks so much to Shauna for making it happen, and to everyone who came out to chat with me and get a signed copy! Next stop: AltBar on 12/6! #debutauthor #booksigning #rochesterny
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
💙📚 17 BOOKS SOLD 📚💙
My first book signing for “Drawn” at Burn Bright Books was a success! Thanks so much to Shauna for making it happen, and to everyone who came out to chat with me and get a signed copy! Next stop: AltBar on 12/6! #debutauthor #booksigning #rochesterny
My first book signing for “Drawn” at Burn Bright Books was a success! Thanks so much to Shauna for making it happen, and to everyone who came out to chat with me and get a signed copy! Next stop: AltBar on 12/6! #debutauthor #booksigning #rochesterny
“Drawn” Book Signing at Burn Bright Books - 11/22
Tomorrow’s my very first book signing as a debut author! Come see the selection at Burn Bright Books in Rochester, NY and get a signed copy of my historical romance adventure novel “Drawn”! #debutnovel #booksigning #rochesterny
Tomorrow’s my very first book signing as a debut author! Come see the selection at Burn Bright Books in Rochester, NY and get a signed copy of my historical romance adventure novel “Drawn”! #debutnovel #booksigning #rochesterny
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“Drawn” Book Signing at Burn Bright Books - 11/22
Tomorrow’s my very first book signing as a debut author! Come see the selection at Burn Bright Books in Rochester, NY and get a signed copy of my historical romance adventure novel “Drawn”! #debutnovel #booksigning #rochesterny
Tomorrow’s my very first book signing as a debut author! Come see the selection at Burn Bright Books in Rochester, NY and get a signed copy of my historical romance adventure novel “Drawn”! #debutnovel #booksigning #rochesterny
“DRAWN” ROC BOOK TOUR 🤘🏻📖❤️🔥
In or near Rochester, NY on one of these dates? Come say hi (and get a signed copy)! #booktour #booksigning
In or near Rochester, NY on one of these dates? Come say hi (and get a signed copy)! #booktour #booksigning
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“DRAWN” ROC BOOK TOUR 🤘🏻📖❤️🔥
In or near Rochester, NY on one of these dates? Come say hi (and get a signed copy)! #booktour #booksigning
In or near Rochester, NY on one of these dates? Come say hi (and get a signed copy)! #booktour #booksigning
Jack. Martin. Josie. Dahlia. Paul. Rob. Peter. They’re all pleased to meet you in “Drawn”, an LGBTQ+ historical romance novel that’s right at home at Burn Bright Books in Rochester! Come get your copy signed on November 22nd between 12-4 PM! #bookrelease #romance #historicalfiction #debutauthor
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Jack. Martin. Josie. Dahlia. Paul. Rob. Peter. They’re all pleased to meet you in “Drawn”, an LGBTQ+ historical romance novel that’s right at home at Burn Bright Books in Rochester! Come get your copy signed on November 22nd between 12-4 PM! #bookrelease #romance #historicalfiction #debutauthor
TODAY’S THE DAY. “Drawn”, my debut novel, is now available directly from IngramSpark (link in bio) as well as on Amazon, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes & Noble online! #debutnovel #debutauthor #ljnightingale #drawnthenovel #queerstories #queerfiction #historicalfiction #scifi #adventure #romance #1950s
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
TODAY’S THE DAY. “Drawn”, my debut novel, is now available directly from IngramSpark (link in bio) as well as on Amazon, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes & Noble online! #debutnovel #debutauthor #ljnightingale #drawnthenovel #queerstories #queerfiction #historicalfiction #scifi #adventure #romance #1950s
I was writing out our schedule for this week on the whiteboard in our kitchen when I broke down crying.
Michael: “What’s up?”
Me: “I finally made it.”
Then we had a nice hug. 🫂❤️ Two days to the release of “Drawn”, my debut novel!
Michael: “What’s up?”
Me: “I finally made it.”
Then we had a nice hug. 🫂❤️ Two days to the release of “Drawn”, my debut novel!
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I was writing out our schedule for this week on the whiteboard in our kitchen when I broke down crying.
Michael: “What’s up?”
Me: “I finally made it.”
Then we had a nice hug. 🫂❤️ Two days to the release of “Drawn”, my debut novel!
Michael: “What’s up?”
Me: “I finally made it.”
Then we had a nice hug. 🫂❤️ Two days to the release of “Drawn”, my debut novel!
Your next queer fiction destination is right at the juncture of Gay Way and Historical Plaza! “Drawn” will be officially released this Tuesday, 11/18 🏳️🌈
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Your next queer fiction destination is right at the juncture of Gay Way and Historical Plaza! “Drawn” will be officially released this Tuesday, 11/18 🏳️🌈
My sister-in-law sent me a present that I can’t open until my book’s release date on Tuesday (11/18)! Can’t wait to see what it is!
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My sister-in-law sent me a present that I can’t open until my book’s release date on Tuesday (11/18)! Can’t wait to see what it is!
Polly being a cuddlebug on my WFH day
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Polly being a cuddlebug on my WFH day
An artist loses his home. A soldier loses his way. At the end of their wits and their ropes...they find each other. "Drawn", a queer romance adventure novel, out November 18th through Spellbound Publishing House LLC. #debutauthor #debutnovel #queernovel #romancebooks #historicalfiction #loveislove
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
An artist loses his home. A soldier loses his way. At the end of their wits and their ropes...they find each other. "Drawn", a queer romance adventure novel, out November 18th through Spellbound Publishing House LLC. #debutauthor #debutnovel #queernovel #romancebooks #historicalfiction #loveislove