Dana Ripley
@danaripleywrites.bsky.social
She/Her. Perpetual gremlin. Former roller derby skater. Author of heartfelt, unhinged, and hilarious contemporary romance.
AI can GTFO.
Insta: @danaripleywrites
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Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
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Two weeks out from pub day, and there are two great reasons to preorder my romantasy debut.
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Two weeks out from pub day, and there are two great reasons to preorder my romantasy debut.
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The B&N preorder sale is on now! Code PREORDER25 at Barnes and Noble gets you 25% off BRUSHSTROKES, coming in May!
I am also putting together a pre-order incentive with original art prints, which I'll have ready in a month. So watch out for that.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brushstrok...
I am also putting together a pre-order incentive with original art prints, which I'll have ready in a month. So watch out for that.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brushstrok...
December 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The B&N preorder sale is on now! Code PREORDER25 at Barnes and Noble gets you 25% off BRUSHSTROKES, coming in May!
I am also putting together a pre-order incentive with original art prints, which I'll have ready in a month. So watch out for that.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brushstrok...
I am also putting together a pre-order incentive with original art prints, which I'll have ready in a month. So watch out for that.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brushstrok...
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the barnes & noble pre-order sale is back! members use promo code PREORDER25 to save 25% off one of next summer’s steamiest sports romances, THE PADDOCK CLUB 💕
starts today, ends 1/1! full details on B&N’s site.
🔗 below
starts today, ends 1/1! full details on B&N’s site.
🔗 below
December 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
the barnes & noble pre-order sale is back! members use promo code PREORDER25 to save 25% off one of next summer’s steamiest sports romances, THE PADDOCK CLUB 💕
starts today, ends 1/1! full details on B&N’s site.
🔗 below
starts today, ends 1/1! full details on B&N’s site.
🔗 below
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Happy Barnes and Noble PREORDER25 sale to all those who celebrate!
I recommend the romantasy anthology OF LOVE AND DRAGONS, which will feature my story "On the Wing of a Prayer" (and has gorgeous edges)!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-love-dr...
#BookSky #AmReading
I recommend the romantasy anthology OF LOVE AND DRAGONS, which will feature my story "On the Wing of a Prayer" (and has gorgeous edges)!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-love-dr...
#BookSky #AmReading
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Barnes and Noble PREORDER25 sale to all those who celebrate!
I recommend the romantasy anthology OF LOVE AND DRAGONS, which will feature my story "On the Wing of a Prayer" (and has gorgeous edges)!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-love-dr...
#BookSky #AmReading
I recommend the romantasy anthology OF LOVE AND DRAGONS, which will feature my story "On the Wing of a Prayer" (and has gorgeous edges)!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-love-dr...
#BookSky #AmReading
On 2026 resolutions...
There's an impulse heading into the new year to catalog: what happened, what didn't happen, what I wish had happened, and a hundred other things. There's a competing impulse to correct all the things that didn't happen by coming up with a laundry list of resolutions. (1/8)
There's an impulse heading into the new year to catalog: what happened, what didn't happen, what I wish had happened, and a hundred other things. There's a competing impulse to correct all the things that didn't happen by coming up with a laundry list of resolutions. (1/8)
December 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
On 2026 resolutions...
There's an impulse heading into the new year to catalog: what happened, what didn't happen, what I wish had happened, and a hundred other things. There's a competing impulse to correct all the things that didn't happen by coming up with a laundry list of resolutions. (1/8)
There's an impulse heading into the new year to catalog: what happened, what didn't happen, what I wish had happened, and a hundred other things. There's a competing impulse to correct all the things that didn't happen by coming up with a laundry list of resolutions. (1/8)
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Want to help a book succeed before it even hits shelves?Preorder. It matters more than most people realize. buff.ly/lvL8e5j
December 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Want to help a book succeed before it even hits shelves?Preorder. It matters more than most people realize. buff.ly/lvL8e5j
Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
December 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
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Meet Calliope Jean Simons and Emerson Palmer, my rivals (with benefits) who become lovers!
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Meet Calliope Jean Simons and Emerson Palmer, my rivals (with benefits) who become lovers!
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
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I signed this as well.
full article here!!! lithub.com/against-ai-a...
Against AI: An Open Letter From Writers to Publishers
To Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, and all other publishers of America: We are standing on a precipice. At its simplest level, our job as …
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June 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I signed this as well.
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thank you Rolling Stone for letting me yap about formula one, sports romance, and my new book SLIPSTREAM!!!!
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
F1's Popularity Is Revving Up. Romance Authors Are Getting In on the Action
From a new blockbuster film to rising viewership, F1’s popularity has readers clambering for more
www.rollingstone.com
June 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
thank you Rolling Stone for letting me yap about formula one, sports romance, and my new book SLIPSTREAM!!!!
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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You can also add LATTE to your shelf on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
You can also add LATTE to your shelf on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
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Special thanks to both my agent, Jess Watterson, and my editor, Cindy Hwang, as well as to the whole Berkley editorial team and art department. This whole experience has been a dream so far, and I keep having to pinch myself.
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Special thanks to both my agent, Jess Watterson, and my editor, Cindy Hwang, as well as to the whole Berkley editorial team and art department. This whole experience has been a dream so far, and I keep having to pinch myself.
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
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I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
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COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
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Ahhhh!!! I’m so excited to finally share this with everyone. I still can’t believe I got to illustrate this book cover! 🥹🩷😭
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ahhhh!!! I’m so excited to finally share this with everyone. I still can’t believe I got to illustrate this book cover! 🥹🩷😭
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It's not every day one of my closest friends reveals the cover of her debut novel, so I'm going to take a minute to say that @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social / @okapijones.bsky.social isn't just a talented writer, she's one of the best people I know. I can't wait to have this book in my hands.
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's not every day one of my closest friends reveals the cover of her debut novel, so I'm going to take a minute to say that @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social / @okapijones.bsky.social isn't just a talented writer, she's one of the best people I know. I can't wait to have this book in my hands.
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I’m gonna be screaming and crying over this cover by @cndcrd.bsky.social forever. It’s GORGEOUS, an absolute MASTERPIECE!
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I’m gonna be screaming and crying over this cover by @cndcrd.bsky.social forever. It’s GORGEOUS, an absolute MASTERPIECE!
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
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I am LIVING! Congratulations! Well deserved!
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I am LIVING! Congratulations! Well deserved!
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I LOVE it!!! 😻
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I LOVE it!!! 😻
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
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BARK BARK BARK GROWL YAP BARK BARK AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
BARK BARK BARK GROWL YAP BARK BARK AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Such awesome Reylo news this morning! Congrats @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍😍
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Such awesome Reylo news this morning! Congrats @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍😍
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☕💗☕💗☕💗☕💗☕
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
☕💗☕💗☕💗☕💗☕
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So exciting! Congrats to @okapijones.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social !
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
So exciting! Congrats to @okapijones.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social !