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L. J. Nightingale

@ljnightingale.bsky.social

Author, actor, historian, professor, incorrigible extrovert. Based in Rochester, NY. Debut queer novel "Drawn" out now (order through my Linktree)! All the Links: https://linktr.ee/ljnightingale

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L. J. Nightingale and her writing assistant Polly 🐱✍️

02.12.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UPDATED β€œDrawn” Book Tour Schedule πŸ“–πŸ’™

AltBar | 12/6 @ 2-6 PM
Barnes & Noble (Pittsford) | 12/13 @ 1-3 PM
Paper Moon (Troy, NY) | 12/27 @ 5-7 PM
Barnes & Noble (Webster) | 1/3 @ 2-4 PM

01.12.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œAre you famous?”
β€œUh, no. Why’d you ask?”
β€œYou’re talking about book signings and stuff.”
Love my nephew’s confidence in me πŸ˜‚ #famous

28.11.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m very excited to announce that β€œDrawn” is now being sold at Ampersand Books, the bookstore at Writers & Books in Rochester, NY! πŸ“–πŸ’™

26.11.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my first reviews on Goodreads is a 5-Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Buy β€œDrawn” at the IngramSpark link in my bio! πŸ“– #debutauthor #queerreads #fivestarbookreview

25.11.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cannot get over how surreal this was. I’m a published author! ☺️

23.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’™πŸ“š 17 BOOKS SOLD πŸ“šπŸ’™

My first book signing for β€œDrawn” at Burn Bright Books was a success! Thanks so much to Shauna for making it happen, and to everyone who came out to chat with me and get a signed copy! Next stop: AltBar on 12/6! #debutauthor #booksigning #rochesterny

22.11.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDrawn” Book Signing at Burn Bright Books - 11/22

Tomorrow’s my very first book signing as a debut author! Come see the selection at Burn Bright Books in Rochester, NY and get a signed copy of my historical romance adventure novel β€œDrawn”! #debutnovel #booksigning #rochesterny

21.11.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDRAWN” ROC BOOK TOUR πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ“–β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

In or near Rochester, NY on one of these dates? Come say hi (and get a signed copy)! #booktour #booksigning

20.11.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack. Martin. Josie. Dahlia. Paul. Rob. Peter. They’re all pleased to meet you in β€œDrawn”, an LGBTQ+ historical romance novel that’s right at home at Burn Bright Books in Rochester! Come get your copy signed on November 22nd between 12-4 PM! #bookrelease #romance #historicalfiction #debutauthor

19.11.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!!!

18.11.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY’S THE DAY. β€œDrawn”, my debut novel, is now available directly from IngramSpark (link in bio) as well as on Amazon, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes & Noble online! #debutnovel #debutauthor #ljnightingale #drawnthenovel #queerstories #queerfiction #historicalfiction #scifi #adventure #romance #1950s

18.11.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was writing out our schedule for this week on the whiteboard in our kitchen when I broke down crying.

Michael: β€œWhat’s up?”
Me: β€œI finally made it.”

Then we had a nice hug. πŸ«‚β€οΈ Two days to the release of β€œDrawn”, my debut novel!

17.11.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your next queer fiction destination is right at the juncture of Gay Way and Historical Plaza! β€œDrawn” will be officially released this Tuesday, 11/18 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

16.11.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every time my husband eats a lemon bar that’s not one I made, he says β€œthey’re not as good as yours”, and maybe one of them was at some point, but I love him for lying in that case πŸ‹

14.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun fact: my debut queer novel set in 1955 Long Island, NYC and Albany contains homages to several pieces of queer media, including #rockyhorrorpictureshow, the series #fellowtravelers starring #mattbomer and #jonathanbailey, and the film Maurice, directed by #jamesivory. All the gay hashtags πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

13.11.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My sister-in-law sent me a present that I can’t open until my book’s release date on Tuesday (11/18)! Can’t wait to see what it is!

13.11.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Polly being a cuddlebug on my WFH day

12.11.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just a notch in your bedpost, but you're just the namesake of an unsavory character in my debut novel

12.11.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First day on Bluesky, hello all! πŸ‘‹ My name is Lydia. I'm a soon-to-be debut author, actor, public historian, and cat lady living in Rochester, NY. I dream of one day being able to support myself with my writing. A futile dream? I dunno, I'm not too terrible at it. Say hi if you'd like! #newuser

12.11.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cityscape in bold colors in front of a bright full moon, with two men standing on the top of a building.

A cityscape in bold colors in front of a bright full moon, with two men standing on the top of a building.

An artist loses his home. A soldier loses his way. At the end of their wits and their ropes...they find each other. "Drawn", a queer romance adventure novel, out November 18th through Spellbound Publishing House LLC. #debutauthor #debutnovel #queernovel #romancebooks #historicalfiction #loveislove

12.11.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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