Justine Lombardi (@jlombardi.bsky.social)

@tempestteapot.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 2:27 PMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

#WIPSnips #amquerying #writesky #epicfantasy 💙📚 🪐📚

From my Epic Fantasy novel Demon’s Bargain. Continuing the conversation between Malgrim, a foreign minstrel, and Zorrik, the cheerful Inquisitor.

Fuzzy eyebrows rose on Zorrik’s face. “My apologies, I meant no offense. A Ferruthan minstrel in Escala is such a curiosity,” he said. “But you say Bizal has sponsored an entire troupe? I would not have thought him a music lover.”
With a cautious smile, Malgrim said, “I despair that my employer is actually tone-deaf.”
“Now that sounds more like the Archduke I know. More interested in the rules of law than the subtleties of art.” Zorrik sighed. “Which is why I am surprised he hasn’t submitted a roster of your group to my office. Such a large number of foreigners should be registered with my department so that they can be observed by my demon-hunters.”
Malgrim blinked. “Demon-hunters?”
No wonder Grath had run from this man. Zorrik was far more dangerous than a simple teacher if he could command demon-hunters. Would Malgrim even understand the risks of an Ordeal if one of his minstrels was accused of magery? Would Bizal protect his investment by shielding the caravan?
“Archduke Bizal has been preoccupied with the Baron’s Moot, as a candidate for the crown,” Kahyla said. “If you brought your concerns to him directly, he could provide assurances.”
Malgrim frowned at this deflection to his employer. Zorrik craned his neck, searching through the crowd.

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 7:29 PM

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@magicrobotcarnival.com Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

This year you have the opportunity to make a BOOK DOUBLE FEATURE and read The Red Winter and The Red Sacrament, a werewolf and a vampire book, respectively, set in France at the cusp of revolution.

The cover of Sara Hinkley's Red Sacrament

The cover of Cameron Sullivan's The Red Winter

@dunn4authors.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

@magicrobotcarnival.com Oct 6, 2026, 12:36 PMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

The Heresy of Thieves is out in the world TODAY!

Why not treat yourself to a new fall fantasy featuring:
🌈 LGBTQ+ characters/world
⚔️ Battles, sword fights, skirmishes
🍺 Questionable choices
🫂 Found family
🧚 Mythical creatures
🏰 Political intrigues
🕸️ Giant snuggly spooders

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@stgibbon.bsky.social Aug 4, 2026, 12:48 AMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

The reviews are in. Lipsnitch Snilly CANNOT be recommended.

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 6:09 PM

You're welcome 😁

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 3:13 PM

Happy publication day, Mia V. Moss!

The Heresy of Thieves, an epic fantasy about a magic-centered culture that has lost its spellcraft, is out today!
📚💙 #FantasyBooksky @magicrobotcarnival.com #epicfantasy 🌈📚 #queerbooks 🌈✒️

@ghostpit.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 7:01 AMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

We are getting close! We can't wait to see all of you October 30 on Bsky and X from 12 am - 11:59 pm EST/EDT! Get ready to get your ghost on! #GhostPit2026 #GhostPit #ScarySeason #GetYourGhostOn #GrimtheGhost👻 #PitchEvent #October30 #Halloween

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:28 PM

I feel for you on the head ache from! Glad to hear you got a bit of writing in.

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:27 PM

Aww... Thank you!

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:11 PM

I still think it's cool you're trying it.

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 5:44 PM

You're recording your book that's awesome 😎

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 5:44 PM

Thank you! My characters:

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 1:52 PM

Always awesome to know the hot mess draft is building into something called a plot!

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 1:48 PM

Wishing you a better upcoming week!

@jlombardi.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 1:17 PM

Chapter three of bisexual thruple horror romance drafted. Still sending out queries for my dark fantasy about a male sex worker and a runaway who take on a siren serial killer. I believe in this one, but it's looking like it's not a good fit for big trad. Starting to reaserch small presses.

@amaralynn.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 11:01 AMReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 3: Check in day! How was your week? Share your progress, cheer and support others!

@rebeccafrostwrites.com #queerwriters #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters

#LGBTQWRITEATHON
Use the tag and follow the feed on Bluesky! Tag @lgbtqwriteathon in photos on Instagram!
October 3: Check in day.
Hosts:
Bluesky: @amaralynn, @rebeccafrostwrites.com
Instagram: @lgbtqwriteathon, @amaralynn, @krakengoddess

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@sayaashrah.bsky.social Jun 20, 2026, 12:03 AM PinnedReposted by @jlombardi.bsky.social

"I am Ashrah, the Warrior of Balance, the Sword of Freedom, the Twilight Spirit." New pinned post with all my Ashrah commissions so far (credits in the alt text) 😈🗡️💜 Her story is coming soon in Eternal Flame, Book 1 of #ChroniclesOfTheRealms 🔥 #ChroniclesOfTheRealmsArt #SayaAshrah