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Ryan James Black

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Writer from Manitoba, Canada. 🇨🇦THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM, coming August 26,2025 from Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books. Rep: Pete Knapp, ParkFine&Brower https://linktr.ee/ryanjamesblack https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/?text=The+dark+times+of+nimble

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 1d

$7.29?! For hard cover?! Complete with amazing map, interior art work, and blurb by R.L STINE?! Pick up a copy today, just in time for spooky season!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 3d

WOW!! The audiobook of The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham is top 10K for ALL AUDIOBOOKS IN CANADA!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 7d

My book is in stores and I’m working on edits for the book I have coming out next year and holy smokes I’m actually doing it aren’t I?

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 7d

Barnes&Noble Scary Stories for Young Readers!
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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 11d

Hey, Manitoba friends! Check out these upcoming events!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 16d

Hi again, U.S. friends! Just popping in to mention The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, with great cover (and interior art), an amazing map, and a fast-paced, fun, spooky story, is on sale on Amazon. If you aren’t able to support local/indie, it’s a way to get my book at a great price. Thanks!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 20d

Local bestseller!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 27d

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Local author publishing historical fantasy book

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 29d

For my Manitoba friends, I’ll be on CTV Morning Live tomorrow morning talking about The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

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Francesca Baerald @francescabaerald.com · Sep 8

'The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham' came out last week! Here's a fun black&white map of #London I had the pleasure of drawing for the book 😊
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#fantasymap #bookmap #cartography #bookart #bookillustration #maps #mapart #citymap #londonmap

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McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com · Sep 5

On Friday September 12 at 7pm, join @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social for the launch of his middle grade novel The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham. Featuring a conversation hosted by Drew Kozub. - mailchi.mp/grant/ryan-j...

Ryan James Black to launch his debut middle grade novel

Join Ryan James Black for the launch of his middle grade novel The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham (Nancy Paulsen Books). Featuring a conversation hosted by Drew Kozub.

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 31

Check it out, U.S. friends! 25% off at Barnes&Noble! $7.49! You can find that in your couch cushions!! Get your copy today!!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks very much for sharing!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 25

TOMORROW!!

Middle Grade Escapades @mgescapades.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's almost time! THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM by @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social comes out tomorrow #MiddleGradeBooks #MGEscapades #BookRelease

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 23

It’s here 3 days early!!
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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 23

I know I shouldn’t pay too much attention to reviews. Books are subjective. My book will not be for everyone. But I just received a review on Goodreads so kind, so thoughtful, so heartfelt, that it will stay with me forever. Happy Saturday
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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hardcover of my book HALF PRICE?? Good deal if you’re thinking of picking it up and aren’t able to support an indie store

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 20

My book!!

Middle Grade Escapades @mgescapades.bsky.social · Aug 20

THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM by @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social comes out next week! Have you preordered your copy yet? #MiddleGradeBooks #MGEscapades #BookRelease

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 18

Couple of local events to celebrate The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 18

Check it out and enter for a hardcover giveaway!!

Natalie Aguirre @natalieaguirre7.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Book #Give3awayAlert! Read my interview w/ @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social & enter my #giveaway contest to win his #middlegrade The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham at Literary Rambles. #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #teachers #librarians tinyurl.com/ytjc7tdu

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thanks very much, Christiana!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Aug 11

2 WEEKS TILL DEBUT!!
See what some early readers/reviews have to say!

Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you!!