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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Universe, adapt more middle grade books into movies, please. People want hope right now more than ever, and nothing is more hopeful and more full of heart than middle grade books.

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Finally saw Project Hail Mary last night with the whole family. Loved it. Cherry on top was hearing my kids talk about space and science afterwards. This is the kind of story that inspires future innovators.

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Do you prefer your books rigid or bendy? Either way, I’ve got you covered!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Hi, I’m Ryan, Canadian author and book lover! Give me Horror! Fantasy! Adventure! Give me books that remind us magic is real! Oh, and btw my debut novel came out last August! R.L Stine liked it! It’s available now wherever you get your books! Hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and e-book! Thanks!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hmmm. Do middle grade books ever have epigraphs? If I ever publish the book I’m working on, I’d love this to be mine. It would fit nicely somewhere between an amazing cover and an incredible map. Maybe some other illustrations and flourishes, too. P.S - this is how powerful my procrastinating is

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hello, Manitoba friends! Come say hi next weekend! Get a signed, personalized book and get some free swag with it! I have bookmarks! Other, slightly different bookmarks! Ok, just bookmarks, but they’re FREE! Come say hello!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

With I LOVE TO READ month fast approaching, I’m offering FREE 30 minute virtual author visits now till the end of February! Visit ryanjamesblack.com to schedule!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Very honoured to have The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham on this list!

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Anna Rose Reads @annarosereads.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

You know what your Thursday needs? Nearly three hours of two very passionate folks talking about books - horror, sci-fi, fantasy, hot takes, and Star Wars. Thrilled to have @sleyhousepresents.bsky.social on the podcast to look back at 2025 in all of its glory. Truly the biggest thanks to Trevor, 🔗⬇️:

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Looking for something with Stranger Things vibes to tide you over till Christmas? Consider my book. It has kids on bikes (minus bikes), a monster made of darkness, and a centuries old mystery to be unraveled! Available in all formats wherever you buy books!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Be ever so nice to get to 100 ratings by Christmas, if anyone is feeling rate-y

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham is a Booklist Editor’s Choice for 2025!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

This Holiday Season, consider giving a gift that keeps giving the whole year round. A book! More specifically, my book! On sale for the Holidays! www.amazon.com/gp/product/0...

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham — my debut novel about grief, monsters, war, unattended kids, and a really good dog — takes place over the course of a few blacked out nights leading up to Halloween. What better time to check it out than now?

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

$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 · 06/10/2025

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 · 03/10/2025

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 · 28/09/2025

Hey, Manitoba friends! Check out these upcoming events!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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 · 10/09/2025

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 · 08/09/2025

'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 😊 @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social #fantasymap #bookmap #cartography #bookart #bookillustration #maps #mapart #citymap #londonmap

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McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com · 05/09/2025

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...

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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 · 31/08/2025

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!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

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 #thedarktimesofnimblenottingham

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

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

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Check it out and enter for a hardcover giveaway!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

A STAR!! BOOKLIST starred review for The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi American friends! It’s time again for B&N preorder sale! 25% off now through July 11! So many great books for sale but I hope you’ll consider mine! It’s got monsters! Catacombs! Secret doors! Orphan gangs! A boy named Mouse! A rat that knows morse code! Preorder now! You’ll get it NEXT MONTH!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

TWO MONTHS till The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham arrives in your bookstore!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Proud of myself. I’m not particularly handy, but went out to our campsite today and built a deck! It’s level and everything!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

4 pm in January, when you can hear how cold it is and your scarf freezes to your runny nose. Very nostalgic

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Hey American friends, Goodreads is giving away 10 copies of The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham! Head over to Goodreads to enter!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It’s my birthday next month, and I could ask for presents, but there are SO MANY BOOKS I want RIGHT NOW! What do I do?!…. (the correct answer is buy all the books right now)

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Convincing you to check out my book with 3 months till debut!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 26/05/2025

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

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"If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting."
— Liana Brooks

Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

First Trade Review for The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

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