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JD Bennett (she/her)

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Hello world! I write fantasy short stories, novellas, and novels. When I'm not doing that, I'm watching movies with my husband and our two dogs.

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JD Bennett (she/her) @authorjdbennett.bsky.social · Aug 26

Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.
#bvm #blackbooksky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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Darnell and the Librarians Book 1 is now available

Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.Thanks to all my friends and family for sup...

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JD Bennett (she/her)

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A Series of Conversations #5 has been posted. A conversation between Alan and his estranged, superhero father is had in the 'fancy' conference room. #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #indiewriter #blog #booksky #indieauthor

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A Conversation Between Father and Son

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January 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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I should be able publish a sequel this year. Working title “Darnell and the Librarians: Trapped in Tulsa”.
#indiewriter #indieauthor #bvm #blackwriter #blackstories #writersky #booksky #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor #triology

January 1, 2026 at 11:10 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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It's almost 2026! While there is still time, support indie writers like yours truly participating in the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! smashwords.com/sale
#EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity

Smashwords – Sitewide Sale

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December 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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"A Series of Conversations #4" has been posted. A conversation about nothing is interrupted by Marcus from HR. #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #writer #indiewriter #blog #booksky

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A Series of Conversations #4: A Conversation About Nothing

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December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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"A Series of Conversations #3" has been posted. Some idle small talk begins to lead to stronger feelings for someone. #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #writer #indiewriter #blog #booksky

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A Series of Conversations #3: Small Talk

***A Series of Conversations is intended for adult readers*** “Do you watch football?” I asked casually. I was in the break room after a recon mission, and found myself sitting on the couch with Neve...

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December 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM

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Sheila Jenné

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This infuriates me.

They're embedding an AI in Kindles that is empowered to analyze our books without our permission and tell the reader about them....likely inaccurately.

We have no recourse.
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Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Writer Beware

In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you c...

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December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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"A Series of Conversations #2" is up on the blog. This time, Alan and Neveah talk about work. #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #writer #indiewriter #blog #booksky

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New Blog Post

A Series of Conversations #2: A Conversation About Work

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December 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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My collection of ebooks is available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale
#EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor #booksky #indiewriter #indieauthor #writingcommunity

Smashwords – Sitewide Sale

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December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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My new blog series, "A Series of Conversations" has started! Read along as I practice writing dialogue. #bvm #blackwriter #fantasywriter #writer #indiewriter #blog #booksky

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A Series of Conversations: The First Time We Spoke

“Alan, this is Neveah. Neveah, this is Adam,” Julie introduced us quickly as she grabbed a beer out of the cooler. “She will be in tomorrow’s mission briefing.” I turned to the newly introduced Neveah...

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December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM

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Dia VanGunten / Writer

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How to help an author? Read us, review us, put us on your wishlists, in your carts, heart us, add us to your Goodreads TBR, pop into your local bookstore and have them place an order, make a library request.

December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM

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The December batch of Early Reviewers is live! Enter to win one of 2,392 copies of 198 titles. This month we've got new titles from @autumnhousepress.bsky.social, @revellbooks.bsky.social,
@simonandschuster.bsky.social, @typeeighteenbooks.bsky.social, @unvpress.bsky.social & more! #💙📚 #Booksky

December 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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Two published works under my belt so far, feeling proud. #booksky #bvm

Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu (Intended for a younger audience): books2read.com/JourneyThoughKuzimu

Magic, Science & Lions OH MY! (Intended for an adult audience): books2read.com/magicsciencelionsohmy

Available now at your favorite digital store!

Journey Though Kuzimu by JD Bennett

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November 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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I’m excited to announce my books, Darnell and the Librarians and Magic, Science, & Lions OH MY!, will be promoted on @Smashwords as part of their End of Year Sale 2025 starting on December 8! Be sure to follow me for more updates. #EoYSale25 #Smashwords

November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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Working on Darnell and the Librarians 2 and an adult fantasy novel #blackwriter #fantasywriter #booksky #blacksky www.authorjdbennett.com

Author JD Bennett | afro fantasy books

Discover JD Bennett's fantasy novels, inspired by African and African American history, folklore, and mysticism. -afro fantasy books -Author JD Bennett

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November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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Got my non-nerd sister to join me and my fellow-nerd sister in #bg3 😈

November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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Working on two projects ☺️ #writingcommunity #blackwriters #booksky #fantasywriters #blackbooksky #bvm

November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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Thank you to @librarything.com early review program. The early reviews for Darnell and the Librarians has been very encouraging for a new author #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #afrofantasy #blackwriters #booksky

Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu by JD Bennett

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November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM

JD Bennett (she/her)

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I’m reading #twilight for the first time after watching all of the movies for the first time. The books are much more entertaining, and toxic, than the movies.

November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM