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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Lo, Dragonforged Book 2's title! 🐉 I'm presently about a third of the way through - and with books this size, that's saying something! Excited to keep pressing on so I don't keep you waiting too long after you finish Shadow of Legends! #author #books #dragon #fantasy #amwriting #newbook

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In case you missed it, my new book, Shadow of Legends, has just released! It's a tale of fallen gods & resurrected dragons, where a shunned half-elf prince and his disabled dragon try to stop an interdimensional war. 📚 Get it here! >> geni.us/SoL-DF1 #booklaunch #dragon #fantasy #books

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of the questions I get most often is “Are your series connected?” With a single paragraph in Dragonforged #2, I can finally say… ...yes. Crossovers, however, are an entirely different matter! Let’s just start with expanding the universe, shall we? :) #amwriting #author #books

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Here are a few of the kind things readers are saying about my new novel, Shadow of Legends! Especially here at the launch, it's incredibly helpful and heartening to hear folks are enjoying the book. Get it here >> geni.us/SoL-DF1 #dragon #books #author #fantasy #epicfantasy #newbook

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🐉 📚 ALL FORMATS ARE OUT! 📚 🐉 With the audiobook released today, Shadow of Legends is now out for you to enjoy however you like! Pick it up for a tale of old gods, risen dragons, new heroes & villains...and the world's first dragon rider pair. May you enjoy! #dragon #fantasy #author #books

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Miguel Peck @miguelpeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The meticulously crafted special editions of indie darling Legend of Tal get its third volume. When all is said and done, this will be the most beautiful series I’ll own. Everyone here’s done just a fantastic job, and done justice to @jdlrosell.bsky.social’s story. @merrickbookshop.bsky.social

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

IT'S HERE! 🐉📚 Shadow of Legends is out now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! You can dive in now if you've been waiting! Audio's coming (3 days!); libraries are slowly publishing; special editions on preorder on my author store. Happy Reading! #dragon #newbook #booklaunch #fantasy #epicfantasy

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

COVER REVEAL! 📖 My friend Abel Montero has the third book in his Memories of Kenjir series coming next April. Check out that gorgeous cover! ARC applications and preorders available - visit his website to learn more! #newbook #coverreveal #fantasy #author #fantasybooks #tbr

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're coming right up on the launch! 🐉 Keep your eyes peeled for Shadow of Legends this weekend! #dragon #fantasy #books #author #reader

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Brilliance Publishing, my audio publisher, has just put up Shadow of Legends for preorder on Audible! 🐉 It will also release on other audio platforms, so keep an eye out for those as we near the launch. Can't wait for you to hear Peter Kenny's brilliant rendition soon! #dragon #fantasy #audiobook

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Nick Borrelli @nickborrelli.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If this new book/series is anything like Josiah's previous ones, you should definitely jump on this and preorder now. Dude is one of my favorite fantasy authors and never disappoints! #ShadowOfLegends

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well damn, thanks so much, man! :D Hope you've been keeping well!

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Three more titans are in! 🦂🫎🐬 We're almost done with the sketches for The Titan Bestiary! Here are 3 of the 20ish included in it. Then it'll be time for fulfillment at last! Thanks to the backers for your patience. #titan #fantasyart #epicfantasy #fantasybooks

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

You can now reserve your ebook copy of Shadow of Legends over on Amazon! 🐉 KU readers will have to wait for the launch on 9/26, as likely will audiobook listeners. Not too long to go! #epicfantasy #dragon #dragonrider #books

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY! In a fit of madness, I've listed not 5, not 10, but 20 paperbacks for the Shadow of Legends giveaway over on Goodreads! Enter for a chance to win your copy. #goodreads #goodreadsgiveaway #DragonForged #dragonrider #dragons #EpicFantasyBooks #fantasy

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At last, we're gearing up to fulfill the third Legend of Tal deluxe edition! ✨📚 An Emperor's Gamble is in the warehouse and will be sent out soon. Thanks for your patience! I hope you enjoy it. #specialeditionbooks #epicfantasy #books #author

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hundreds of awesome indie titles are on sale this weekend! 📚📚📚 All $2.99 or less - including free for some! Check them out before it ends tomorrow night (8/31) at: indiebook.sale #booksale #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #author #reader

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Delilah Waan | Epic fantasy author @delilahwaan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The @narratess.com #IndieAugust sale is here to top off a wonderful month celebrating #indieauthors and #indiereads! Want to get into reading indie but not sure where to start? Here's 6 indie epic fantasy reads based on books you already know and love by traditionally published authors. 💙📚🪐 🧵1/8

Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale. A chonky dragon reads a book at the bottom, a pile of skulls with a candle and ghost sit on the left of the text, and a space ship flies by a planet on the right of the text.

Text: 6 books to get you reading indie epic fantasy

Banner designed by Arden Powell

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Delilah Waan | Epic fantasy author @delilahwaan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

IF YOU LIKE… 🎩 The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 🗡️ Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 💚 Jade City by Fonda Lee 🏛️ The Will of the Many by James Islington 👑 The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan ✨ The Unbroken by C.L. Clark YOU SHOULD TRY ➡️ The Famine Cycle by @jdlrosell.bsky.social 💙📚🪐 🧵3/8

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First column on the left is headed “IF YOU LIKE…” and has the following 6 book covers underneath the heading
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Jade City by Fonda Lee
The Will of the Many by James Islington
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan
The Unbroken by C.L. Clark

Second column on the right has a single book cover under the heading "YOU SHOULD TRY"
The Famine Cycle by J.D.L. Rosell
Text underneath the cover reads “A fabulous and epic read, I totally loved it!”—Reader review

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Been reading a book launching around the same time as Shadow of Legends - The Tethered God by Noah Brisk. Grim, epic, and economical in equal measure, it's a fantastic debut thus far. Keep an eye out for it, Abercrombie & Lawrence fans! #grimdark #fantasy #debut #amreading

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO! 😱🐉📚 Just a few short weeks until Shadow of Legends is out at last! The start to my biggest and grandest series yet, I can't wait to get it in readers' hands. #dragon #fantasy #bookseries #epic #dragonforged

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The proof pages are perfect the second time around for the Shadow of Legends special edition! Though they arrived in an unexpected and, dare I say, scandalous manner... ;) #author #books #dragon #fantasy

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

3 More of the 24 Titans in The Bestiary! 🐯🐟🦅 Anderson is getting close to finishing up the exclusive artworks going into The Titan Edition of The Titan Revenant! Then, at last, we'll get going on fulfillment. Enjoy! #fantasyart #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #books #author

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Fantastic Audiobook News! 🎤 Podium has picked up The Titan Revenant for audio, meaning the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series is getting finished out! Enjoy the prior 4 books on Audible while you wait for this one to be recorded! #audiobook #author #fantasy #books

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Book 2 of The Dragonforged Saga is coming right along! I'm up to 50k words in it now and still going strong. That's likely around one-fith done..but it may just be longer! In the meantime, most of you still have the first book to enjoy :) Keep your eyes peeled for Shadow of Legends on Sept. 26th!

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Audible's having a huge audiobook sale in the US at the moment with some big-name authors! Here are 16 featured titles from my audio publisher, Podium, including a book bundle by yours truly (Legend of Tal). Sale lasts through August! #audiobook #podium #audible #fantasy #books #sale

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

After the printing debacle for Shadow of Legends, I get the joy of signing 1800 more title pages 😅 At least I finally have the time to watch Edgerunners! #author #authorlife #fantasybooks

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It's happening tomorrow! 📚📚📚 Fellow Coloradans, I hope you'll join us local fantasy authors at The Tattered Cover in Denver. Be there at 6 o'clock sharp for discussions of our author journeys, Q&As, and other bookish shenanigans. Hope to see you there! 👋 #Author #bookstore #denver #Colorado

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Just got back from a family trip - which means it's time to send off all the orders that came in while I was gone! Always appreciative of those who order books direct from authors 🫶 #author #books #bookshop #fantasy #epicfantasy

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

WHAT are CROWDFUNDING & SPECIAL EDITIONS? 📚 Indie Appreciation Month wraps up tomorrow with Ep. 213, where @jdlrosell.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social & @bryceoconnor.bsky.social (@wraithmarked.bsky.social) lay out the basics of crowdfunding and special editions. Available July 28 in audio/video.

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ep. 213 is LIVE and closing out Indie Appreciation Month! Join host @adrianmgibson.bsky.social and @bryceoconnor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social @jdlrosell.bsky.social for their panel on CROWDFUNDING & SPECIAL EDITIONS 📚 Stream/download/watch Ep. 213 linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/UXeAfYMiu6Y?...

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ep. 213 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE and closing out Indie Appreciation Month! Join me and @bryceoconnor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social & @jdlrosell.bsky.social for our panel on CROWDFUNDING & SPECIAL EDITIONS 📚 Stream/download/watch Ep. 213 linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/UXeAfYMiu6Y?si

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I hope you're not sick of Titans yet, as I have three more sketches to share from Anderson! These are only included in The Bestiary that's exclusive to The Titan Edition of The Titan Revenant >> jdlrosell.com/titan #fantasyart #epicfantasy #fantasybookseries

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Long have my locks grown. But every tale must come to an end. Lo, the haircut hath arriveth! #author #haircut

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Anderson's at it again with more titans for The Bestiary! Enjoy seeing a River Serpent and Mirror Swans for the first time along with his take on a Reef Whale. 24 total titans are going in The Bestiary. Only in the Titan Edition of Revenant through its recent Kickstarter! #fantasyart

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Making a rare appearance in the real world in this awesome panel! Come see me, Z.S. Diamanti, Andrew D. Meredith, and Michelle N. Hagood at The Tattered Cover bookstore in Denver on July 30th at 6pm MST. Free to attend - we just want to see your lovely faces! Hope to see you there. #authorpanel

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Read Shadow of Legends early when you join The Chapter, my early reader team! You'll get an e-copy of it in exchange for leaving an honest review at launch (Sept. 26th). Visit the following to apply and join! Hope to see you there >> jdlrosell.com/chapter #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #dragon

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Posting this a little late - but not too late! 15% off at my new bookshop before next Sunday if you're hankering for some epic fantasy books. Hope everyone had a good 4th of July! #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookSale

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The proof copies of the standard version of The Titan Revenant arrived this week! Nothing like holding the book you've been working so hard on. Turned out just like I'd hoped! The version with the Bestiary is still coming, so stay tuned for that. #newbook #fantasy #author #books #dragon

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

You can preorder the print editions (embossed paperback and special hardcover) of Book 1 here, by the way! jdlrosell.shop

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

After a week of plotting, I've finally started writing Book 2 in my upcoming series The Dragonforged Saga! Book 1 has yet to come out (slated for a September release), but there's no harm in getting an early start, eh? #dragons #amwriting #dragonrider #epicfantasy

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Just did my civic duty and voted in the primaries here in Colorado! This year especially, it's important to weigh in on your local and state politics. I hope you'll vote in whatever elections are happening around you! #vote #VoteNow #primaries #author #voting #civicduty #ivoted

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

INDIE APPRECIATION MONTH is back on SFF Addicts! Our schedule for July is ALL ABOUT INDIE, with 4 panels featuring authors + artists like @andypeloquinauthor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social @hellofutureme.bsky.social @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social and more! All episodes available in audio/video.

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If I've been quiet of late, it's for good reason... I've been finishing up my new online bookshop! We've got signed books, series bundles, and illustrations aplenty. Check it out here! >> jdlrosell.shop #books #author #fantasy #epicfantasy #bookshop

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Josiah (J.D.L. Rosell) 🏹 SPFBO 9 Finalist @jdlrosell.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's official! I'm making Dragonsteel my first-ever convention! 🐲📚 I'll have a table there, so I hope you'll come by and say hi if you're attending! #dragonsteel #bookcon #convention #fantasybooks

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