Download hundreds of fr33 books by Black authors during the annual Black Readers Appreciation event, happening from November 5-8, including: NEVER THE RIGHT TIME: books2read.com/nevertherigh... SPIN THE BLOCK: books2read.com/SpinTheBlock/ Visit BRAE: www.brae.website #BRAE #BRAE2025

Download hundreds of fr33 books by Black authors during the annual Black Readers Appreciation event, happening from November 5-8, including NEVER THE RIGHT TIME & SPIN THE BLOCK: www.brae.website

Once I recognized that I was physically tired, mentally exhausted, and on the verge of burnout, I realized I needed to make some changes. Here's what I'm doing to recharge for the long road ahead. open.substack.com/pub/reeserya...

Okay, this is hilarious and not entirely wrong. LOL

Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."

The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.

A no-strings fling between the no-nonsense violinist and her childhood friend, a work-hard-play-harder entertainment lawyer, while they room together for the summer? Yes, please! Download extended version of MADE FOR ME with epilogue now: books2read.com/MadeForMeRee...

A new concern for authors: Copies of Black AF History by @michaelharriot.bsky.social and several other books are being pirated on eBay. They're selling downloadable PDF copies of books they didn't write or publish: ebay.us/m/6DFhsU Authors, check for yours. #BookSky #BlackSky #BlackBookSky

My inspiration for making India Wells—the FMC of MADE FOR ME—a brilliant classical violinist passionate about introducing the instrument to other young, Black musicians was seeing these incredible artists in action: reeseryan.substack.com/p/introducin...

I just backed Page Turner Planning on @kickstarter.com . Not gonna have FOMO this time. I always get so much from Ines Johnson's classes. And as a paper planner girlie, I'm looking forward to jumping into this starting in December. www.kickstarter.com/projects/rom...

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate! 🍎🍯

I read a little from my second chance, friends-to-lover story, MORE THAN FRIENDS. This is a short clip. Watch the full excerpt here: substack.com/@reeseryanwr... MORE THAN FRIENDS is available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited here: books2read.com/morethanfrie...

In case you're either cleaning out your closet and have goodies to sell or you're a thrifter but you hate going outside. LOL. posh.mk/goJxyfSWwWb

JUST IN: 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' wins the Emmy for Best Talk Series

We're witnessing the most aggressive, fanatical crackdown on free speech in my lifetime. The speed and breadth of government censorship and private sector and nonprofit capitulation has been astonishing. As has the lack of urgency/silence from people who've long claimed to care about this stuff.

Y’all are cutting HBCU funding, dismantling civil rights offices, slashing Medicaid and SNAP, over-policing Black communities—yet want us to believe you’re helping poor Black people?

The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?

Five songs from the When It Comes to You playlist I'm obsessed with and you will be, too. reeseryan.substack.com/p/the-when-i...

The songs I've been obsessed with while I wrote this book: open.substack.com/pub/reeserya...

Me dancing on my gimpy knee because I FINALLY finished this Neverending book and typed THE END. Today, I'm going to celebrate, watch the US Open, and eat ALL the things. Next week, the revision process begins.

Free from author Joanne Rock.

On sale for just $1.99 from Monica Garner. amzn.to/460VOHc

If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day.

When you just got a brace for your meniscus tear in the right knee. But then you feel a pop in that "good" knee. *sigh*

In case you haven't noticed, there's a war being waged against people with disabilities

Happy Black Indie Author Day. And I would like to remind you that you are an indie author if: - You write only on Wattpad or Inkitt - You publish only on AO3 - You publish only on your blog - You publish only on your Patreon. - You publish only in your newsletter.

Happy Black Independent Authors Day! I'm thrilled to be on this journey as a Black, indie author learning to navigate this space. My indie titles so far: The Rival Bid Candidly Yours Spin the Block (Download for free) Never the Right Time More Than Friends Download here: amzn.to/47EHbvE

I've got at least a dozen on the banned books lists.... definitely worth reading. And re-reading!

I've seen people say things like "our troops weren't designed to be used on US!!!" and look, I totally understand, I agree in some ways, but I really, really hope that if you feel that way you spend time thinking about the fact that there's no such thing as a weapon that can't be pointed at you.

Black Romance Book Festival sold out in 19 minute…when they say “Black books don’t sale” let them know we pull up and support… #booksky #blackbooksky

I sent out a new newsletter today! If you're on the list, check your email! If you're not on the list, GET ON THE LIST! www.subscribepage.com/t2q5y3

You know that one person you'll ask "How are you doing, hon?" and they'll tell you the actual, rambling truth but then end it with "...other than that, I'm good." That's pretty much my first Substack post. LOL. reeseryan.substack.com/p/struggling...

Bookforum is hands down my favorite place to write: the editors I’ve had there have made me much smarter with their careful attention & uncommon personal dedication to the craft of criticism. This kind of magazine is an endangered species. Donate to keep it alive: subscriptions.bookforum.com/donate

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Absolutely agree. Particularly as a person raised in a super conservative religious environment. Not teaching children to think for themselves and teaching them to never question authority or the status quo does not make for adults with critical thinking skills and you get what we've got.

I published my first Substack post. Being vulnerable about the struggle lately and why I pulled the release for my next book, which should've launched today. Don't forget to subscribe for more behind the scenes honesty and messiness. 🙄 #BlackBookSky #BookSky reeseryan.substack.com/p/struggling...

Reporter: What’s going on with those posts on X that are clearly trolling the president? Newsom: I hope it’s a wake up call for the president. I’m just following his example. If you have issues with what I’m putting out, you sure as hell should have concerns with what he’s putting out

How about that? A victory for people who actually read.

The Christo-fasc!$ts have been working hard over on Pinterest. None of these pins are mine or "adult." Honestly, I won't miss Pinterest. I just hate losing my thoughtfully curated story boards. The "violation" I was able to see was a shirtless guy. Romance authors, check your account.

COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to? HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.

Guess what I'm reading, @booksbydlwhite.com? 😉

I really love this idea and will be using it with my nonverbal grandson. But as an ADHD girlie, I'll also be extending that level of grace to myself when I'm struggling to get things done.

We told you they were going to do project 2025 and it’s 2025 and they’re doing project 2025

For all of my #ADHD girlies, there will be a fr33 workshop later today offered by Focused Space on how hormonal changes impact ADHD: www.focused.space/adhdwomenhor... #ADHDSky #ADHDBlacksky #BlackSkyADHD

The Love & Music Suite—a series of second chance romances. When old high school flames reunite, sparks fly and heat rises. First book in series is fr33! SPIN THE BLOCK: amzn.to/3AckFvA NEVER THE RIGHT TIME: amzn.to/3SIMxxJ MORE THAN FRIENDS: amzn.to/4gTHMvs

We need to throw the GOP out. They’ve just handed us the playbook.

A politician’s job is to make the political case to voters. And few do it better than Rep. McGovern.

Binge reading material! The Reunited Series (Romantic Suspense) Blue Roses Rendezvous with Danger Truth or Consequences Operation Midnight Casino Heat Buy links: sharoncooper.net/reunited-ser... Books in this series can be read as standalones. #Romancelandia #romancebooks #romanticsuspense

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• Mamdani is not in the country illegally • He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism • Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic • He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’ • He’s not a communist