Bio – S.L. Rowland

S.L. Rowland is a cozy fantasy and LitRPG author known for crafting immersive worlds filled with adventure, heart, and a touch of humor. A lifelong gamer and fantasy enthusiast, he draws inspiration from tabletop RPGs, video games, and the fantastical. When he’s not writing, he enjoys weightlifting, hiking with his Shiba Inu, and enduring the heartbreak of being an Atlanta sports fan.

Where to find me:

Email- SLRowlandauthor@gmail.com

Patreon– For signed paperbacks, advanced chapters, exclusive short stories, art, merch, and more. This is a great way to show your support between releases.

S.L. Rowland’s Secret Society– A great community for memes, gaming, and book recommendations.

Instagram– For a glimpse inside the life of S.L. Rowland and his dog, Lawson.

Newsletter– For updates on new releases and all things S.L. Rowland-related!

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Cozy fantasy and LitRPG author of Cursed Cocktails, Tales of Aedrea, Sentenced to Troll, and more.
Takes a lot of dog pics.
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Recent 🤖 reads.

Recent 🤖 reads.

Thanks to everyone who donated to @cupidsundieruns

Thanks to everyone who donated to @cupidsundierunstl and @thecupidsundierun ! I raised $550 for Cupid’s Undie Run this year.

The Fellowship of the Undies also won the best group costume contest. 🧙🏻‍♂️

Since we crossed $500 in donations, I selected two winners for the raffle of signed books.

See you again next year! #imwithcupid

This review made my day. Sword & Thistle doesn’t

This review made my day. Sword & Thistle doesn’t get as much attention as Cursed Cocktails but it has some of my favorite characters. 🐗

I had this book on my tbr for about a year and fin

I had this book on my tbr for about a year and finally got around to it.

If you’re looking for some post-apocalyptic zombie fiction in your life, check out Rust-Colored Rain by @ottoschaferwriter It has a very cool take on zombies and the undead and non-stop action. 🧟‍♀️

The Sentenced to Troll Compendium is included in t

The Sentenced to Troll Compendium is included in this months @audible US monthly sale. Pick it up for only $7.99!

It’s that time of year again! Where you can sup

It’s that time of year again! Where you can support a good cause and win some signed books!

This is my 3rd year being a part of @cupidsundierunstl, an event to raise funds to find a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF) and schwannomatosis.
NF refers to a group of genetic conditions that can cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.

It’s a great cause, but it’s also fun to dress up in your underwear in 30-degree weather. My group always wears costumes. My first year, I went as Jon Snow. Last year was Loki. This year, our team name is The Fellowship of the Undies and I’ll be going as Gandalf.

Last year, I raised over $900. For every $5 donated to my fundraising page, I’ll enter your name into a raffle for a set of Tales of Aedrea special editions for both Cursed Cocktails and Sword & Thistle.

https://my.cupids.org/fundraiser/5951760

Here's a look at the full wraparound art that will

Here's a look at the full wraparound art that will be used for the print editions.

Art by the talented @astajsic , who really brought this scene to life.

You can currently preorder the ebook. I'll have more details on the print and audiobook in the future, including a special announcement on dual narration. 😮

Shoutout to @amphi.art.studio for the updated typo

Shoutout to @amphi.art.studio for the updated typography on The Halfling’s Harvest. I love the autumnal vibes she captured.

I finished the book this past week and I’m currently working on edits before I send the manuscript to beta readers. After that, I’ll make adjustments and send the book to my editor. 🍂🍁🍎

Stay tuned! And make sure to follow my newsletter if you’d like the most up to date info on news and releases.

#cozyfantasy #fantasybooks

I’m down to the final 25 copies of the Sword & T

I’m down to the final 25 copies of the Sword & Thistle Special Edition hardcover. These will not be restocked, so if you want one of the 200ish to exist in the world, this is your last chance.

You can buy them through TikTok or send me a message and we can do PayPal.

Signed copies of Path to Villainy sold out again,

Signed copies of Path to Villainy sold out again, but I should have more this week. 😈

Really looking forward to diving back into this world later in the year.

Read my books? Straight to jail. Don't read my bo

Read my books? Straight to jail.

Don't read my books? Straight to jail.

Read someone else's books? Believe it or not, straight to jail.

Look at me, I’m a hooman. I wear clothes and boo

Look at me, I’m a hooman. I wear clothes and boots and have anxiety.

Who doesn’t love a good map? #bookswithmaps #fan

Who doesn’t love a good map? #bookswithmaps #fantasymap #fantasybooks #cozyfantasy #booklover

Had some fun in the snow today. There’s a second

Had some fun in the snow today. There’s a second wave of snow coming in a few hours, so I don’t think I’ll be leaving the apartment any time soon. ❄️ ⛄️ 🐕

Dropped off more signed hardcovers at @novelneighb

Dropped off more signed hardcovers at @novelneighbor today. If you’re outside of St. Louis, you can order them online through the link in my bio.

Tomorrow is the final Cozy the Day Away sale for t

Tomorrow is the final Cozy the Day Away sale for the year, and since I was already participating in the r/fantasy Holiday Mega Sale over on Reddit, I’m leaving Cursed Cocktails, as well as Sword & Thistle, Sentenced to Troll, and Pangea Online: The Complete Trilogy at $.99 until the 30th.

I am once again a part of the r/Fantasy Holiday Me

I am once again a part of the r/Fantasy Holiday Mega Sale benefitting the Mary Cariola Center for children and young adults with disabilities.

There are over 600 books that are either free or $.99 this year, and all of the authors will be donating a portion of each book sold.

I’ve put the ebooks for Cursed Cocktails, Sword & Thistle, Sentenced to Troll, and Pangea Online: The Complete Trilogy on sale for $.99.

Fun fact: if you purchase the book, you can add the audiobook for a discount as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1hmnxep/over_600_books_free_or_099_more_than_300/

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! The tavern

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! The tavern is open 🥂

This little book has been one of my biggest surpri

This little book has been one of my biggest surprises of 2024.

I wrote Path to Villainy back in 2020 during the pandemic as a way to take my mind off things. It’s a litRPG novella, a little over 40,000 words, and after the launch, I haven’t given it much attention. Needless to say, it fell to obscurity among my other titles.

That is, until I posted about it on TikTok.

The premise—an npc kobold becomes self-aware and goes down a path of vengeance against the players who have wronged him over the years—has resonated with a lot of people. I’ve sold out of signed copies three times now and currently have a massive order of paperbacks arriving sometime after Christmas.

The only real complaint I’ve had about this book is the length. Readers continually tell me they want more. That’s why I’ve decided to rewrite and expand the novella into a full-length novel, and possibly series, sometime in 2025. I get the audio rights back in December 2025, so everything is lining up nicely.

I’m a little overdue for some dog pics, so here

I’m a little overdue for some dog pics, so here you go.

#shiba #shibainu #authorlife

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