A. D. Lombardo

Why Community Matters More Than Algorithms As an indie author, I know the struggle of marketing my work. I know the heart and soul I pour into story development, websites, newsletters, and social media. It’s a lot... sometimes overwhelming, and yet it’s also the part that connects me to the people who might one day fall in love with my worlds. "But I’m not just an author. I’m a reader. A mood reader." Some days I want action and adventure. Other days I want something heartfel

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

The start of a new year always brings a mix of reflection and anticipation, and stepping into 2026 has been no different. This past year held moments of joy, challenge, and unexpected turns — the kind that reshape you quietly, then all at once. One of the hardest moments was saying goodbye to Buddy, the sweet soul who inspired my Nichols INK logo and walked beside me through so much of my creative journey. Losing him left a quiet space in our home. But in that space, we found