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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To share, for those in NYC, join us on Thurs. Oct 1st, 7-9pm at Brooklyn's Gladys Books and Wine for a literary Spooky Season kickoff. 👻😱... Much more intel in video…✨️RSVP at luma.com/TheBrokenHea...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

To share, please join us on Thurs. Oct 1st, 7-9pm at Brooklyn's Gladys Books & Wine for a Spooky Season kickoff! I'll be in convo about Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery and Broken Hearts Agency, honoring Black & Latine spiritual traditions & perspectives. Link to tix at luma.com/TheBrokenHea...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's my absolute pleasure to share dates and locations for my bicoastal Spooky Season Tour '26, kicking off next month. Fliers for individual dates, venues and convo partners to be posted over coming days.✨️

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A nice surprise, my novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is a finalist for the 2026 International Latino Book Awards, Popular Fiction - English category. One of the reasons for writing the book was in fact to honor my Panamanian/Afro-Latine/Caribbean roots. Appreciate the support, recognition.✨️

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here's my new essay published by @literaryhub.bsky.social looking at how the iconic Octavia Butler, who I met briefly at a signing many years ago, encouraged me to become an author. I focus on her career and how her magnificent work has inspired countless others. Read at lithub.com/how-octavia-...

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How Octavia Butler Encouraged Me to Write My Novel

For most of my life, I’ve harbored a deep, abiding passion for speculative fiction, and like so many folks in the know about sci-fi and fantasy, I hold iconic Afrofuturist author Octavia E. Butler …

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On Sunday Aug. 2, I'll be in Atlanta at Barnes & Noble Perimeter location, 120 Perimeter Center W Ste 300, from 2pm onward signing copies of my urban fantasies The Broken Hearts Agency & Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, having casual meet & greet w/ patrons. Come on through, absolutely can't wait! ✨

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

To share, for those in NY, please join me and my publisher Krishan Trotman at the @strandbooks.com launch for my urban fantasy novel The Broken Hearts Agency, tonight Monday June 29th, 7pm...E. 12th Street and Broadway. Event intel at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a... Hope to see you there.✨️🌺

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

My novel The Broken Hearts Agency is officially on sale, available wherever books are sold!✨️ The story focuses on Linda Villanueva, a psychic PI who can sense when people are reeling from heartache & must also face a shadowy supernatural force. More info: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

To share everywhere, announcing the cast for The Broken Hearts Agency audiobook, on sale June 23, preorder now! A team of spectacular narrators were assembled to create what I'm calling an urban fantasy masterpiece theatre listening extravaganza. ✨️ Listen to excerpt: m.soundcloud.com/hachetteaudi...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

One month countdown to pub of genre blend urban fantasy The Broken Hearts Agency, on sale June 23, preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... Stay tuned for book tour announcement, audiobook casting announcement, poster art, story reveals & reels. We've only just begun. Excelsior.✨

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

To share, thrilled to announce our first giveaway for The Broken Hearts Agency. Folks can visit @thestorygraph.com at app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/da... for a chance to win a free print copy. A story that has urban fantasy, mystery/thriller and romance elements rolled into one.✨ Excelsior.🌺

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Very special book club announcement, pls share: My publisher and I will be providing an exclusive 3 chapter sample of The Broken Hearts Agency to all book clubs upon request. More details in reel, pls msg me or email legacylit@hbgusa.com Intel about book at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Thrilled to share words of support for The Broken Hearts Agency from the great Del Sandeen, author of the forthcoming These Walls Remember. Thank you Del for the kind words, for shouting out my mischief.✨️ The Broken Hearts Agency, available for preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I'm beyond thrilled to share words of support for The Broken Hearts Agency from Cebo Campbell, author of the acclaimed, world-changing Sky Full of Elephants. Cebo, hand to heart, thank you.✨️🌺 The Broken Hearts Agency, available for preorder now at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

For reviewers, book influencers and the like, beyond thrilled to announce that The Broken Hearts Agency is available for request via NetGalley, link at www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... Happy reading. Excelsior✨️

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A short, sweet preorder message about my upcoming novel, The Broken Hearts Agency… more info at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Cover reveal, please share! My next urban fantasy, THE BROKEN HEARTS AGENCY, will be published on 6.23.26, available for preorder.✨️ The story focuses on Linda Villanueva, a P.I. who’s an empath, able to help troubled souls discover their true self. More at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Thrilled to share Ghosts of Gwen M is listed as one of the 10 most underrated books of 2025 by Book Riot. Thank you very much to fellow author Susie Dumond for shout out w/ words: "All of these books deserve to be on best-of-the-year lists." Beyond grateful, full list at bookriot.com/underrated-b...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Happened to arrive at event last night at same time as writer, educator, and literary curator extraordinaire Brown Girl Booklover, www.browngirlbooklover.com, aka Leslie-Ann Murray. Recommend folks check out her page at for great insights and content, including interviews with array of authors.

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Sistah Scifi @sistahscifi.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

✨ Our Día de los Muertos Book Pick: The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social! 👻 Día de los Muertos was last weekend, but we always have space & room to think about the ancestors. 📚 Snag your copy (if you dare) at www.sistahscifi.com or at your #locallibrary. #SistahScifi

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Past wkend was one of my last book tour stops for year. I'll be in writer retreat mode as I finish working on book project that I can't wait to tell folks about, a mix of paranormal fantasy, mystery, and spicy romance that's an out of the box meditation on desire. Thank u as always, pls stay tuned.✨️

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

A few hours left... Link to purchase... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

For your reading pleasure... The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, a glam horror urban fantasy... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Continuing to honor spooky season, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for rest of Oct., available through digital book retailers. ✨🌺🌻 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... Please share as you like. 🙏🏾🤗

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

I’ll be at @bklynlibrary.bsky.social’s Clinton Hill branch on Sat. Nov. 1, discussing all things Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Signed copies will be available. Free rsvp link at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cla... Please spread the word, hope to see you there.😊✨🌺🌻

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

This Sat, Oct. 11 at Eastern Parkway Library in Brklyn, I’ll host a free workshop “How to Write a Ghost Story.” I’ll discuss world-building, characterization, supernatural themes, and craft. Attendees will have opportunity to write, receive feedback. RSVP at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/how... ✨

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Just a few days left for The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book sale, only $2.99, available through digital book retailers.💫🌺✨️🌻 Shop now at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Earlier this weekend Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery hit No. 1 on Kobo’s ebook Fiction & Literature, African American chart. And it’s doing its thing on LGBTQ+ and Fantasy charts as well. Pleasure to rep Black Diaspora, my communities. Grateful for the support. ✨Link at www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

✨Reminder that The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through a variety of digital retailers. ✨️🌻🌺💫 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Very thrilled to share The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through digital retailers. E-book links at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... ✨️🌻🌺💫

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A grand honor to share that The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery can be found on CBS New York platform as a Club Calvi book club featured title.✨️🙏🏾🌺🌻 Dream come true. Link to interview: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

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Clarence Haynes on "The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery" | Book Club

If you're in the mood for an urban fantasy that mixes secrets with the supernatural and is set in NYC, then consider "The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery" by Clarence Haynes.

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

To share, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery audiobook was chosen by @locusmag.bsky.social & @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social as a top fantasy pick for July! Folks can visit locusmag.com/2025/07/audi... 🌺✨️ Beyond grateful.✨🌻

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Dream come true to visit @allofitwnyc.bsky.social studio and be interviewed by host Alison Stewart, one of the best in the biz. We had awesome spoiler-free chat about my new novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Folks can listen at www.wnyc.org/story/the-gh... Grateful.✨🌺🌻

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Sound on please, so you can listen to @andreonthemic.com award-winning narration of Chapter 2 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. The POV here is from the character Fonsi, an early reader fave. Audiobook excerpt courtesy of @hachetteaudio.bsky.social ... short, sweet, to share.✨

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Gabby AKA Bookish AfroLatina @bookish-afrolatina.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

New Book Alert!! 👻 The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A. Haynes is out now & I’m pumped to tell you about it. 👻 (🧵1/3) #theharlemrenaissance2 #newbooks #paranormalfiction #booksky #BlackBooksky @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social @harlemrenaissance2.bsky.social

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

To share, I’ve crafted my first essay for @literaryhub.bsky.social. I discuss how I used music to deepen the emotional experiences of the two main characters in The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. I particularly relied on the sounds of Babyface and Toni Braxton. Link at lithub.com/clarence-a-h...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

To share, for those in DC area, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social will host convo between myself and @venessakelley.bsky.social on Thurs., July 10 at 7pm, at the DC Pop-Up as we discuss The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery and When the Tides Held the Moon. For free RSVP, visit loyaltybookstores.com/gwendolyn

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This one is for all the 'New Yorker Risings'! The spectacular @tiawilliams.bsky.social and myself chat about the real main character in our books...New York City?⁣ ⁣

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

To share, this coming Saturday, June 28, please join me at Montclair Book Center, 2pm, for book signing for my solo debut novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Event is free. Get ready for sparkling, layered chat in cozy venue. ✨🌻🌺Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

To share, celebrate the launch of my solo debut novel THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY w/ my publisher Krishan Trotman at the @strandbookstore.bsky.social this week, June 19th, 7pm. An array of treats are in store, tix at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...

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Sarah Beth Durst @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Sneak Peek at THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE!!! Reactor magazine has posted the first two chapters and will continue posting two more chapters every week for four weeks, leading up to pub day on July 15! Eight chapters in all! Happy reading! reactormag.com/excerpts-the...

Read chapters 1 and 2 of THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst on Reactor

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Sistah Scifi @sistahscifi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

📚✨ Black Utopias: Imagining Futures Through Literature ✨📚 What if Black writers could rewrite the past and the future? Join #SistahScifi at the #SchomburgCenter’s LitFest for a powerful convo on Afrofuturism, liberation, and Black storytelling. 🎟️ RSVP now: www.eventbrite.com/e/black-utop...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Sound on please, to listen to Brittany Bradford's exquisite narration of Chapter 1 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. An audiobook excerpt...short, sweet, to share. Available for preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It’s my pleasure to share excerpt of just published Kirkus review of my upcoming novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Link to full review at www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Beyond thrilled, thankful.✨🌺🌻

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

2-week countdown to the publication of The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, and I’m beyoooooond thrilled to share my book tour dates. ✨I’ll be in NY, NJ, Washington, DC, and Martha’s Vineyard, w/ more appearances to be announced. Can’t wait to meet readers in person, pls spread the word. Wooyah!!!✨🌺🌻

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