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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spooky Season is here! If you’re looking for a Halloween read, look no further!

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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 · 07/01/2026

William “Allo” labyrinth worm WILL RETURN in Avengers Doomsday

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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 · 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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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

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 · 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 · 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 · 04/06/2025

Hi #kidlitchat ! My debut middle grade historical horror is coming August 26!

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

First Trade Review for The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Cover update! Now including the blurb from the one and only R.L. Stine!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Hi, American friends! If you’re considering preordering my book, now is a great time! Barnes&Noble is having a preorder sale. Code: PREORDER25 for 25% off!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Another amazing blurb by prolific author Ronald L Smith!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Hi! I’m a children’s writer from Manitoba! My debut mg historical horror, The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, is coming in August! On Goodreads and NetGalley now! Available everywhere for preorder!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Newsflash everybody, we’ve had Dire Wolves for awhile now

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Want an early look at the book R.L. Stine calls “Tense, fast-paced, with twists and surprises that just keep coming!” The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham is on Netgalley! Link in my bio. If you do check it out please leave a review. Thanks!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I am beyond thrilled to share this blurb for The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, by the incomparable R.L. Stine!!!!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Spring sprung so hard it turned back into winter

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Loving these school visits! So much fun talking about my publishing journey and The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Why does my dog look like he’s having an existential crisis?

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Thank you Ecole Dugald School for having me in to talk about The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This week I had my first author school visit EVER! The kids were excited and engaged and full of great questions! Definitely a milestone!

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Hey, American friends! If you are considering pre-ordering my book, The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, the story of a boy and a really good dog battling a hungry, living darkness, nows the rime! 25% off preorders @barnesandnoble.com Code: PREORDER25

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Ryan James Black @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Since I was little, I’ve always loved maps in books. And now I get to share mine! Created by the uber-talented @francescabaerald.bsky.social this is exactly what I imagined/hoped for.

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