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Kimberly Lynn Hanson

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Project Manager by day. Writer by night. #RevPit and #WriteHive alum ✨SWORDS & STONES coming October 14th, 2025 ✨Rep’d by Weaver Literary https://linktr.ee/kimberly_lynn_books?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c7752ce-1530-47b7-bf0f-9a6f12c723c3

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jun 18

It’s finally here!!! I’ve been keeping this cover a secret for many months and screaming every time I look at it. My wonderful artist Aes Munandi captured the characters and the spirit of the book so well. It’s just GORGEOUS 😍

PRE-ORDER the ebook now! Link in my bio 🔗

#coverreveal #fantasybooks

A glowing blue book cover reveals a set of four characters in a moody cave coming upon Excalibur. Swords & Stones by Kimberly Lynn Hanson

Seventeen-year-old Ren Bedivere is no stranger to the protected life in Camelot, even though the rest of the kingdom is wore-torn in the aftermath of King Arthur’s reign. As the son of a respected Knight of the Round Table, he’s trained his entire life with the expectation of becoming the first person knighted since Arthur’s death.

When his name isn’t called at the knighting ceremony, and his girlfriend betrays him by joining forces with Mordred’s vengeful sorcerer son seeking the throne, Ren is thrust into a world of self-doubt, questioning the life he knows.

With a nudge from Merlin, Ren sets out on a rogue quest with his friends by his side—his supportive twin sister, the wise-cracking best friend, and a mysterious druid girl who is more than she appears. Together, they must venture to retrieve the legendary sword Excalibur to protect their home.

The quest leads to an ancient magic that may save Camelot but uncovers a generation of lies about the king and his knights that, once revealed, threaten to destroy the kingdom. In the shadow of betrayal, Ren must choose to embrace the legacy of the knights who came before or shatter the myths to tell his own story.

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Aug 2

We are silly beans 🫘

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks, Melissa! Hope everything is going well with you!

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Aug 2

✨eARC signups✨ for my indie debut are open! If you enjoy myth-inspired fantasy with snarky, angsty teenage knights, you will LOVE this book! Link in bio 🔗 #indiebooks

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jul 30

Oh geeze I meant *i* have not been logged in here 😞

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jul 25

One of these will come with each signed preorder book purchased in my online store. If you hurry, you can snag one for 25% off using code SUMMER25 👀

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jul 25

Happy Friday character art drop! These beyond gorgeous bookmark designs were done by the talented @sleepdepriveddj.bsky.social I worked with DJ over several months and each one was done with so much love and care. I couldn’t be happier with the end result. ⚔️

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thanks Katrin! Apologies for my embarrassingly late reply u have not been logging in here much. Your support means so much to me though 🫶

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 28

Get yourself a copy editor like Joel who fixes ALL your mistakes and makes your sentences flow without changing your voice… and also cheers for zombie rules by chopping heads 😂 (I think there is a Sir Gawain reference somewhere in that 👀)
@joelbrigham.bsky.social

a man with a tree face and a beard is holding a large axe

Alt: a man with a tree face and a beard is holding a large axe from The Green Knight

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 12

Ready to join the Round Table? I’m excited to open up sign-ups to my street team for SWORDS & STONES!

If you enjoy:

💔 Teens w/ snark & angst
⚔️ Cool sword & sorcery battles
👑 Twists on old legends
🔮 Fantasy books w/ mythical quests, legendary beasts, and all the romance…

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 3

Woke up and realized my book is due for copyedits in exactly one week. I will accept our thoughts and prayers at this time. 🙏 #indieauthors

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 3

Yes! 💪🏻

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 2

YES!!! So excited for this 🔥

Maria Tureaud 🕯✒️🕯✒️ @mariatureaud.bsky.social · May 2

So many exciting things coming, friends! The cover of This House Will Feed will be revealed on Monday! #writingcommunity #amwriting #booksky

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 2

Haha wonderful!

Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · May 2

Joel’s newsletters are a delight, friends. Filled with humor and excellent tips and advice. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Joel Brigham (Brigham Editorial) @joelbrigham.bsky.social · May 2

Been a busy, busy month. But the latest newsletter is live:

open.substack.com/pub/brighame...

May Newsletter

Comic-Con, client book deals, hip-hop, and this months' reading list, all inside!

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Elizabeth Soule @soulestories.bsky.social · Apr 19

#posterpit #posterpitos #YA #R
TWISTERS x Lynn Painter YA
When teen storm-chaser Tristan and his anxious childhood nemesis Ava are stranded in a Florida beach home with a Cat 3 hurricane approaching, they must put aside their mutual hatred and survive the wildest night of their lives.

Image: Florida ocean scene with looming storm clouds in blue and gray, silhouette of M/F couple with foreheads pressed together in the clouds. Title: YOU, ME, & OTHER DISASTERS, by Elizabeth Soule. YA Romance, 81k Words. Dual POV, enemies to loves, forced proximity, storm-chasing. Pitch: When teen storm-chaser Tristan and his anxious childhood nemesis Ava are stranded in a Florida beach home with a Cat 3 hurricane approaching, they must put aside their mutual hatred and survive the wildest night of their lives. On Submission now.

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Nicole Loos Miller @nicoleloosmiller.com · Apr 19

No teenage son of gods wants to spend Jr year stuck at a high school in central IL, but when students are attacked & clues suggest divine involvement, Zed must team up with mortal classmates before more students are hurt, even if it means putting his divinity—& his heart—at risk. #YA #F #posterpit

movie poster with cornfield in the background. In the foreground there is police caution tape, a golden eye, and two people kissing. The words "DIVINE ENCOUNTERS" a YA novel by Nicole Loos Miller is at the top and
tagline "High School isn't easy. Even for a god." is at the bottom.

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Nicole Loos Miller @nicoleloosmiller.com · Apr 19

When a lonely, grief-stricken girl accidentally wakes the village scarecrow, she finds comfort in his loyalty. When his friendship turns to jealousy & takes on a life of its own, she must find a way to stop him before he destroys everything—and everyone—she holds dear. #MG #F #posterpit

A black and white forest is in the background and a girl caught mid-turn is in the foreground, her face obscured by her hair. The tagline "Grief has a life of its own" is at the top with the title "WREN AND THE SCARECROW, a spook MG by Nicole Loos Miller" below it.

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Apr 14

Huge congratulations to all the winners and runners up! 🎉🎉🎉

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14

Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 11

#CampRevPit is back!

Camp RevPit provides community-led opportunities to get feedback, encouragement, and keep the games and support going. The goal is to help you keep working on your ms—with support.

Details: reviseresub.substack.com/p/camp-revpi...

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Apr 14

✨PUB DATE ANNOUNCEMENT✨ I’m excited to announce the publishing date for my debut novel, SWORDS & STONES, a YA fantasy King Arthur continuation, is going to be October 14th, 2025! That’s six months away! I can’t wait to introduce the next generation of knights to the world.

A visual trope map featuring a book against a blue-tinged magical forest. Swords & Stones - coming to Kindle and Paperback October 14th!

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Apr 11

Whoo hoo! Celebrate 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Apr 11

This is my WriteHive @writehive.bsky.social mentee! So excited for Lyndsey and her haunting book. Can’t wait to see where this goes 🌊✨🌊

Lyndsey is ✨agented✨🏴‍☠️ @lyndseywrites.bsky.social · Apr 9

I'm thrilled to be represented by the brilliant @mwhatnall.bsky.social at Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret!

Their vision for my eerie boat book is a dream come true, and I can't wait to work together on this and future projects. 🌊

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Kimberly Lynn Hanson @klynnhanson.bsky.social · Apr 3

Do you know how difficult it is to have a completed cover that is so stunning, it takes your breath away and NOT be able to share it yet?! It’s agony, friends. Agony. 😩 Anyway, I am planning a cover reveal for May/June and hope everyone can still be excited for it when summer hits. #fantasybooks

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Natasha Hanova @natashahanova.bsky.social · Apr 2

Welcome to my #RevPit #10queries!

🧵Find my feedback on randomly selected queries + first 5 pages here
🤓Posts purposely vague & hopefully helpful to everyone who's #amquerying
📧I’ll email these authors after April 14
🤨I'll stick around for Q's @ me (but can't confirm or deny subs + authors😌)

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