A. D. Lombardo

Rediscovering My Voice After the Quiet Sometimes silence isn’t the end of a story, it’s the pause before a new chapter. Why I Started Blogging in the First Place I created a blog because that was simply the thing to do when you built a website. Everyone had one, and it felt like the natural place to put thoughts that did not belong inside my novels. It was a way to convince myself and others that I knew what I was doing. The truth is that most of us learn on the job. Our writ

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