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JD Bennett (she/her)
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Hello world! I am a passionate storyteller that uses stories to explore history, personal experiences, and to make commentary.

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Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu available now books2read.com/JourneyThoughKuzimu
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JD Bennett (she/her) @authorjdbennett.bsky.social · Aug 26
Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.
#bvm #blackbooksky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

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Darnell and the Librarians Book 1 is now available
Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.Thanks to all my friends and family for sup...
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Working on two projects ☺️ #writingcommunity #blackwriters #booksky #fantasywriters #blackbooksky #bvm
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Thank you to @librarything.com early review program. The early reviews for Darnell and the Librarians has been very encouraging for a new author #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #afrofantasy #blackwriters #booksky
Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu by JD Bennett
Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu by JD Bennett
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November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I’m reading #twilight for the first time after watching all of the movies for the first time. The books are much more entertaining, and toxic, than the movies.
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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"Magic, Science, & Lions, OH MY!", a new collection of short stories, is available now for free on my website. Happy Halloween!

#fantasywriter #fantasy #fairytale #blackwriters #writingcommunity #bvm #indiewriter #shortstory #horror #mystery #thriller

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Available and Free for Halloween! Magic, Science, & Lions, OH MY! A collection of short stories
***Intended for adult readers***** Magic, Science, & Lions, OH MY! is a collection of short stories that include horrifying tales of a rapist eating monster, the staging of a war between fairy tale an...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Walking in the woods is one of my favorite parts of my creative process. #writingcommunity #booksky #blackwriters
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October 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Just love making up lore

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October 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Got a project coming for #halloween #writingcommunity #blackwriter #booksky
October 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The October batch of Early Reviewers is live! Enter to win one of 2,416 copies of 206 titles. This month we've got exciting new titles from @akashicbooks.bsky.social, @alcovepress.bsky.social, @broadleafbooks.bsky.social, @typeeighteenbooks.bsky.social, @unmpress.bsky.social & more! #💙📚 #Booksky
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October 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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I got to review Julie Grayson’s new book The Accidental Summoner for @librarything.com early reviewers giveaway #booksky #writingcommunity

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September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Books are on the way to the winners of @librarything.com's September giveaway #booksky #writincommunity #fantasywriter
September 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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You have just a few hours left to sign up to win books in the September batch of Early Reviewers. Enter by 6pm EDT today! #bookgiveaways #LibraryThingEarlyReviewers #💙📚 #Booksky

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September 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Took a break from the next novel by writing the plan for the next session of the homebrew knowing full well my players may force me to throw the entire plan out the window. #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #blackwriter
September 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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New blog! This time, it is the setup for a not-yet-named, much longer fantasy story.

#fantasywriter #fantasy #fairytale #blackwriters #writingcommunity #blog #bvm #indiewriter #writesky #shortstory

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A Fairy Tale Prelude
In a land heavily influenced by fae magic, the Land of Fairy, it was a time of great political stress and tension. The centuries-long war between Queen Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and ruler ...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Working title for sequel: "Darnell and the Librarians: Trapped in Tulsa".

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September 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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New short story out on the blog! "The Attempted Murder of a Pot Head" is a murder mystery for adult readers.

#shortstory #blackwriter #bvm #writercommunity #murdermystery #pot #writer #indieauthor #booksky #WriteSky #author

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The (Attempted) Murder of a Pot Head - A Murder Mystery for Adult Readers
The events I am going to recount were, at the time, a local story at best. One that was quickly overshadowed by much more interesting and exciting news stories. My family wanted it this way, and I agr...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Journey Through Kuzimu is apart of #librarything September early review giveaway. Sign up for a chance to get a free copy of some awesome books!

#writercommunity #blackwriter #bvm #fantasywriters #bvm #giveaway #reviews #novella #indiewriter #writer #books

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Book Giveaway for Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu by J.D. Bennett
Enter to win one of 5 free copies available from LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Though Kuzimu is now available to borrow on #hoopla #hoopladigital #writingcommunity #blackwriters #bvm #fantasywriters
September 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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My murder mystery night be longer than I originally planned #writingcommunity #bvm #blackwriter #murdermystery
September 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Darnell and the Librarians made it to the Discovery Featured list @reedsydiscovery.bsky.social

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August 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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The next short story on the blog will be a murder mystery, and get ready for some sneak peeks at the sequel to 'Journey Through Kuzimu'. Sign up for my newsletter or follow me here for updates!
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#shortstorysky #bvm #blackbooksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor #blackwritersky
Author JD Bennett | afro fantasy books
Discover JD Bennett's fantasy novels, inspired by African and African American history, folklore, and mysticism. -afro fantasy books -Author JD Bennett
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August 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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"Family Secrets", a short story for adult readers, is now up on my blog.

#shortstorysky #bvm #blackbooksky #horrorbooksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor #scarystorysky #blackwritersky

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Family Secrets (A Short Story for Adult Readers)
Trigger Warning: This short story includes mention of violence, death, racism, and familial neglect. Reader discretion is advised.I have woken up in a field, alone, naked, covered in blood, and with n...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Sam is finally getting exactly what he deserves...

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August 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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My new afrofantasy, Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu, is available on discovery! @reedsy.bsky.social

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Darnell and the Librarians: Journey through Kuzimu by JD Bennett - Reviewed by kennedy odindo
Review: An immersive story about magical powers and one boy’s adventures in the land of the dead
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August 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.
#bvm #blackbooksky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #indieauthor

books2read.com/JourneyThoughKuzimu

www.authorjdbennett.com/post/darnell...
Darnell and the Librarians Book 1 is now available
Darnell and the Librarians: Journey Through Kuzimu is now available for purchase at all major retailers! Ebook as well as print on demand are both available.Thanks to all my friends and family for sup...
www.authorjdbennett.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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I post updates and short stories on my blog, available on my website.

This most recent short story, titled "The Succubus" is a horror story intended for adult readers.

#shortstory #horrorbooksky #writingcommunity #blackbooksky #indieauthor #bvm #scarystory

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The Succubus - A short story for adult readers
Trigger warning: This short story includes references to murder, mutilation, sexual abuse, and abuse of children. Reader discretion is advised. “You’ll spend the rest of your life with a scar, but yo...
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August 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM