A. D. Lombardo

A season of new beginnings and bright worlds Thank you to everyone who supported the Trial by Starlight Kickstarter. While it didn’t fund, no worries — I’ve rebuilt my full inventory on my website, and everything is officially in stock. → Order Trial by Starlight The timing is perfect: the official launch is April 20, and my books have arrived. I’ll also be debuting Trial by Starlight in person at Charlotte Comic Con on April 19. Early Reviewer Praise ✨ “An absolute triumph o

March has been a whirlwind behind the scenes as Trial by Starlight moves into its final stretch. ARC readers are being approved, files are being assembled, the last pieces of character art are coming together, and the book is officially in grammar review, with the final pass due back any day now. I’ve also updated my website, designed merch (bookmarks and map prints), and prepared signage for upcoming shows. Local book signing dates are coming soon, likely in May. On the prod

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of art proofs, edits, and worldbuilding magic. My Kickstarter is nearly ready for March, thanks to a few character‑illustration adventures behind the scenes, but honestly, the stories behind the art have been half the fun. Faber came out perfect from the very first sketch, all tall, dark, and handsome, exactly as any man of mystery should be. Danica, on the other hand, arrived with legs a mile long and an Omen orb that needed a few rou