About

Joshua A. Rodriguez

Author behind Books By Josh — stories for people who need an escape that still feels true.

I grew up in a tough neighborhood in Brooklyn. Books were my way out: escape, education, and eventually a path forward. I write so someone else can find that same door.

Today I publish fiction on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited — cozy fantasy, LitRPG, murim, court survival, and more — plus the blog and podcasts when there’s something worth saying.

The problem I care about

Life is loud. Between work, the feed, and everything you’re supposed to be optimizing, it’s easy to forget what a good story is for: a clean break, a little hope, a character who makes you stay up too late.

I’m not here to be a guru or an influencer. I’m here to write books people actually finish — and to keep this site ad-free so the reading comes first.

Where to start

Also on the site

• Blog — consistency, doubt, and what it feels like to build alone
• Podcasts — Audio Immersion, Tek With Josh, Manga With Josh
• Support — share a book, tip a coffee, or just say hey
• Contact — I read messages from readers

If something here makes you think, laugh, grow, or simply take a breath — that’s the job. Thanks for being here, fellow Josh.