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!

Local bestseller!!

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

'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

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...

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!!

TOMORROW!!

It’s here 3 days early!! #thedarktimesofnimblenottingham

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

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

My book!!

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

Check it out and enter for a hardcover giveaway!!

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

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

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!!

My book comes out … NEXT MONTH!!

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

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

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

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

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)

In our latest author spotlight, @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social talks about looking forward to debut, writing for kids, and an absolutely amazing blurb! Check out the blog post on our website: middlegradeescapades.com/2025/06/02/a... #MGEscapades #MGEAuthorSpotlight #middlegradebooks

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

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

First Trade Review for The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham!

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

It's #ChildrensBookWeek and we're featuring our author's books to celebrate! These books are all available for pre-order now, and you don't want to miss them! Stay tuned for even more great reads #MGEscapades #MiddleGradeBooks

THE DARK TIMES OF NIMBLE NOTTINGHAM by @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social !

Today I get to have an author school visit where I went to school. Very surreal!

Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! Here in Manitoba, we’re so lucky to have a bunch of terrific independent book sellers @mcnallyrobinson.com Raven’s End Books Whodunit Books Just to name a few!

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!!

Another amazing blurb by prolific author Ronald L Smith!!

I’m starting to hear arc’s of my book are out in the wild! Very exciting… and a little scary! If you like monsters, unlikely allies, light vs. darkness, please consider checking it out! It’s on NetGalley, Goodreads, and available for preorder everywhere! ryanjamesblack.com/books/the-da...

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

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!!

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

Spring sprung so hard it turned back into winter

In our author spotlight, @shanatargosz.bsky.social talks grief, hope, and healing. Head to our website to read it now! #MGEscapades #MGEAuthorSpotlight #MiddleGradeBooks middlegradeescapades.com/2025/03/17/a...

Advance Reader Copies are here!!

Looking for Canadian #KidLit #YALit authors, illustrators, organizations as well as book bloggers who focus on boosting #CanKidLit? I've created a Starter Pack to help get you started: go.bsky.app/CzuFhAd

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

Wow! Thank you so much @emilyhughes.bsky.social for including my book! It’s packed with scares for young and older readers alike!

This week we want to highlight the bright, dynamic cover of CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC by @leslieadame.bsky.social ! Artist: Francisco J. Santoyo #MGEscapades #MGECoverHighlights #MiddleGradeBooks

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

The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, my middle grade historical horror novel about a boy vs. a ravenous shadow in blacked-out London during the Blitz, is coming August 26, 2025! Hardcover and paperback! Preorder now! Before the darkness gets you! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737477...

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

Full day school visit today!! Let’s talk books!!