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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tissues not included!
Score, releasing 2026, may have some big emotions, but it will also have lots of spice & JOY & HEALING!

If you read Reel, this is book 2 in the Hollywood Renaissance series. Monk & Verity’s story. The screenwriter & the musician.

Deets coming soon 🫶🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tissues not included!
Score, releasing 2026, may have some big emotions, but it will also have lots of spice & JOY & HEALING!

If you read Reel, this is book 2 in the Hollywood Renaissance series. Monk & Verity’s story. The screenwriter & the musician.

Deets coming soon 🫶🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 12

It’s here!! The HBCU Anthology featuring stories from all of us!
Get YOU’VE GOT A PLACE HERE, TOO from your local independent bookstore or major bookstore retailer to purchase a copy (and if they don’t have it, ask to request copies in-store 🖤).

🔗 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763683...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 9

I’m in Mexico for a reader event right now, so I won’t be able to appear at any Bookstore Romance events today.
BUT I signed all these before I left! Grab signed copies at Page 158 Books
in Wake Forest, NC 10am-7pm!

(They also ship, even international)
www.page158books.com/kennedy-ryan...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 8

I’m in Mexico for an event right now, so I won’t be able to appear at any Romance Bookstore events tomorrow.
BUT I signed all these before I left! Grab signed copies at Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, NC Saturday, 10am-7pm for Romace Bookstore day!
(They also ship internationally)

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 7

Birmingham, AL! I’m coming September 13 to Behind the Ink, which is FREE, but ticketed.

⭐️ Ticket & preorder info in bye ohh:
kennedyryanwrites.com/events-2/

⭐️ If you don’t see a book you want signed listed in the preorder, you would need to buy it and bring it.

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 7

🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 7

TYSM!!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 6

RFK Jr. is targeting mRNA technology, a major scientific advancement that allowed for the rapid development of coronavirus vaccines. wapo.st/4lhtvKe

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 3

Truly honored to be on the cover of Kirkus Magazine celebrating their Romance issue 🙌🏾

I love this sketch and the cover story inside written by the amazing Kerry Winfrey.

And slide #3 - a starred review for Can’t Get Enough 🫶🏽

Read the article:
www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m canceling all travel in quarter 4.
Very sorry to miss steamy lit con & the Toledo Library’s romance conference.

I’ll still appear virtually at Romancing the Craft before steamy lit.

Please check the events 🔗 in my bio for remaining events.

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Just wanted to take a moment to thank the team at The Grio for one of the best interview experiences I’ve ever had with their Masters of the Game series.

Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=f46N...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 29

I was so honored to be interviewed as part of The Grio series Masters of the Game.

The full interview is Here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=f46N...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 25

SKYLAND-inspired book book sleeves!

If you've been waiting for Book Beau’s officially licensed SKYLAND collection, it’s here!

All 3 designs by @destinydarcel are in stock, ship ready & 20% off. No code needed.
Quantities are limited so grab them ASAP!

bookbeau.com/collections/...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 24

TY! And maybe a short story or some bonus content 🫶🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 24

🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 24

Why I have to say no to…well a lot of things…right now. Too long to post here 🫶🏽

www.instagram.com/p/DMfb6jXxHz...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 23

2025 Remaining Events!
These are all the places I will be for the rest of the year.

🔗 kennedyryanwrites.com/events-2/

Each event will have its own guidelines for how many books you can bring, personalization details, etc. . .so please check with the organizers for inquiries🫶🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today is the last day to preorder Cover Snob’s SKYLAND special edition 🫶🏽

www.coversnob.com/shop/skyland...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 16

Atlanta! B&N Perimeter has signed copies of…all these! and they ship!

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 14

DMV!! She coming!
August 2 & Sept 6!
Convo & book signing for both events 🫶🏽

🎟️ Aug 2: Black Books Matter Fest
www.eventbrite.com/e/mahoganybo...

🎟️ Sept 6: National Book Festival
(Free and open to the public)
www.loc.gov/events/2025-...

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 12

SCORE!
The follow up to REEL.
Monk & Verity’s story!
Coming 2026 🙌🏾

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 11

Charlotte update for tomorrow’s NAACP author signing.
2:30pm at convention center.

You CAN bring up to 3 of your own books 🫶🏽

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 10

UODATE!
Charlotte this Sat, July 12! NAACP author panel. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 3 BOOKS WITH YOU 🙌🏾

At the Convention Center
2:30pm - Panel
3:30pm - Signing

Register as a non-delegate and select HUB for the free portion open to the public. See you then!

naacp.org/convention

116th NAACP National Convention

Join us in Las Vegas from July 13-17 as we convene to progress policies that impact Black America.

naacp.org

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kennedyryan.bsky.social @kennedyryan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Charlotte this Sat!
2:30pm Panel
3:30pm Signing

Still awaiting confirmation that you can bring outside books. I’ll update once confirmed

It’s FREE, but have to Register: naacp.org/convention

Non-delegate, HUB tix unless there’s other things at the convention you’re attending

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