James Lloyd Dulin
@jamesldulin.bsky.social
Fantasy Writer | Bad Reader | No Heart for a Thief | No Safe Haven - October 24 | Perpetually Tired Father | #BLM #DefundthePolice | He/Him
https://linktr.ee/jamesldulin
https://linktr.ee/jamesldulin
With just a couple more backers, ETHOS will reach our first stretch goal: a bundle of short stories. Then comes more art!
October 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
With just a couple more backers, ETHOS will reach our first stretch goal: a bundle of short stories. Then comes more art!
Yesterday, the ETHOS Kickstarter brought in 58 backers and raised $2,100 of the $3,500 we need to produce this amazing anthology!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Yesterday, the ETHOS Kickstarter brought in 58 backers and raised $2,100 of the $3,500 we need to produce this amazing anthology!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
Let's keep it up. Back it now and help us make this book even better!
You all are amazing! ETHOS is 50% funded! We are on our way to making this anthology a reality and adding more bells and whistles to an already amazing book.
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
You all are amazing! ETHOS is 50% funded! We are on our way to making this anthology a reality and adding more bells and whistles to an already amazing book.
The ETHOS Kickstarter is live!
Check out this amazing anthology of dark fantasy novelettes exploring the dark side of philosophies and the destruction they herald.
Check out this amazing anthology of dark fantasy novelettes exploring the dark side of philosophies and the destruction they herald.
October 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The ETHOS Kickstarter is live!
Check out this amazing anthology of dark fantasy novelettes exploring the dark side of philosophies and the destruction they herald.
Check out this amazing anthology of dark fantasy novelettes exploring the dark side of philosophies and the destruction they herald.
Ethos is going to be amazing! Don't forget to follow the Kickstarter!
October 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ethos is going to be amazing! Don't forget to follow the Kickstarter!
The time has come...
Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.
A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.
Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.
A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The time has come...
Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.
A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.
Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.
A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.
In one week...it begins.
September 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
In one week...it begins.
I would like to introduce The Arcanist Guild!
We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen.
Something big is coming soon.
We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen.
Something big is coming soon.
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I would like to introduce The Arcanist Guild!
We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen.
Something big is coming soon.
We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen.
Something big is coming soon.
If you didn't know, r/fantasy on reddit hosts a annual vote for the best self-published fantasy novels/series. This is a great way to support indie authors. Shout-out your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
September 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
If you didn't know, r/fantasy on reddit hosts a annual vote for the best self-published fantasy novels/series. This is a great way to support indie authors. Shout-out your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
If you're in the New, Cannan, CT area, come on out to Elm Street Books!
September 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you're in the New, Cannan, CT area, come on out to Elm Street Books!
After comments I saw yesterday, I had a lot of thoughts and feelings. I did what I often do, and I wrote.
September 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
After comments I saw yesterday, I had a lot of thoughts and feelings. I did what I often do, and I wrote.
I'm doing my first local in-person signing this Saturday, September 13 at Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT.
Any tips?
Any tips?
September 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I'm doing my first local in-person signing this Saturday, September 13 at Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT.
Any tips?
Any tips?
The r/fantasy Top self-published novels list is current open for votes.
This is a great way to support your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
This is a great way to support your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
September 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The r/fantasy Top self-published novels list is current open for votes.
This is a great way to support your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
This is a great way to support your favorites.
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
People like @bshgarcia.bsky.social are always asking weird questions. Like what is this supposed to mean?
September 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
People like @bshgarcia.bsky.social are always asking weird questions. Like what is this supposed to mean?
I am changing my ebook prices again, starting September 1. So get your copy of No Heart for a Thief for $0.99 while you can.
If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.
If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am changing my ebook prices again, starting September 1. So get your copy of No Heart for a Thief for $0.99 while you can.
If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.
If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.
Are you a book fan in Connecticut? Come on out to one of my upcoming author events.
August 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Are you a book fan in Connecticut? Come on out to one of my upcoming author events.
There are so many wonderful books on sale. Check them out.
Also, I will be increasing the cost of No Heart for a Thief on September 1. Don't miss out on this chance to get both No Heart for a Thief and No Safe Haven for $0.99 each.
Also, I will be increasing the cost of No Heart for a Thief on September 1. Don't miss out on this chance to get both No Heart for a Thief and No Safe Haven for $0.99 each.
August 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
There are so many wonderful books on sale. Check them out.
Also, I will be increasing the cost of No Heart for a Thief on September 1. Don't miss out on this chance to get both No Heart for a Thief and No Safe Haven for $0.99 each.
Also, I will be increasing the cost of No Heart for a Thief on September 1. Don't miss out on this chance to get both No Heart for a Thief and No Safe Haven for $0.99 each.
No Heart for a Thief will be going up to $2.99 on September 1. No Heart for a Thief is on sale for $0.99 until August 25. Don't Bloody the Black Flag is always $0.99.
Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.
Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.
August 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
No Heart for a Thief will be going up to $2.99 on September 1. No Heart for a Thief is on sale for $0.99 until August 25. Don't Bloody the Black Flag is always $0.99.
Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.
Plus there are 300+ books on sale until August 25! Check them out and fill up your TBR.
Sometimes a photo shoot is necessary.
August 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Sometimes a photo shoot is necessary.
It took a while to find my pitch at WorldCon. What do you think?
A recluse warrior who abandoned the rebellion he started is dragged back into the mess by a war orphan hell bent on revenge. Both struggle to find a semblance of self and culture in a land stolen by colonizers.
A recluse warrior who abandoned the rebellion he started is dragged back into the mess by a war orphan hell bent on revenge. Both struggle to find a semblance of self and culture in a land stolen by colonizers.
August 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It took a while to find my pitch at WorldCon. What do you think?
A recluse warrior who abandoned the rebellion he started is dragged back into the mess by a war orphan hell bent on revenge. Both struggle to find a semblance of self and culture in a land stolen by colonizers.
A recluse warrior who abandoned the rebellion he started is dragged back into the mess by a war orphan hell bent on revenge. Both struggle to find a semblance of self and culture in a land stolen by colonizers.
Check out this amazing review of Only a Grave Will Do, by the incomparable @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social.
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-only-...
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-only-...
August 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Check out this amazing review of Only a Grave Will Do, by the incomparable @esmayrosalyne.bsky.social.
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-only-...
www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-only-...
If you're coming to WorldCon Seattle next week, stop by and say hi.
August 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
If you're coming to WorldCon Seattle next week, stop by and say hi.
I'm excited for WorldCon! I'll be there selling books at the Small publishing in a big world booth!
August 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I'm excited for WorldCon! I'll be there selling books at the Small publishing in a big world booth!
"A very creative, dark epic fantasy with beautiful prose, dangerous quests, powerful mythical beasts and immense worldbuilding."
Mitriel Faywood
I recommend Of Thieves and Shadows by B. S. H. Garcia
H. C. Newell
a.co/d/7umrh4U
Mitriel Faywood
I recommend Of Thieves and Shadows by B. S. H. Garcia
H. C. Newell
a.co/d/7umrh4U
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"A very creative, dark epic fantasy with beautiful prose, dangerous quests, powerful mythical beasts and immense worldbuilding."
Mitriel Faywood
I recommend Of Thieves and Shadows by B. S. H. Garcia
H. C. Newell
a.co/d/7umrh4U
Mitriel Faywood
I recommend Of Thieves and Shadows by B. S. H. Garcia
H. C. Newell
a.co/d/7umrh4U
"Memorable characters, fantastic magic, great use of the "Gods Meddling in Mortal Affairs" trope. One of my favorite reads of 2023!"
Joseph John Lee
"A very enjoyable gritty fantasy with an inventive magic system."
Mitriel Faywood
a.co/d/6X9IkgZ
Joseph John Lee
"A very enjoyable gritty fantasy with an inventive magic system."
Mitriel Faywood
a.co/d/6X9IkgZ
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Memorable characters, fantastic magic, great use of the "Gods Meddling in Mortal Affairs" trope. One of my favorite reads of 2023!"
Joseph John Lee
"A very enjoyable gritty fantasy with an inventive magic system."
Mitriel Faywood
a.co/d/6X9IkgZ
Joseph John Lee
"A very enjoyable gritty fantasy with an inventive magic system."
Mitriel Faywood
a.co/d/6X9IkgZ