Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery
@clarenceahaynes.bsky.social
Author & book editor. Adult debut novel
The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery
available now at https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clarence-a-haynes/the-ghosts-of-gwendolyn-montgomery/9781538768518/
The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery
available now at https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clarence-a-haynes/the-ghosts-of-gwendolyn-montgomery/9781538768518/
Happened to arrive at event last night at same time as writer, educator, and literary curator extraordinaire Brown Girl Booklover, www.browngirlbooklover.com, aka Leslie-Ann Murray. Recommend folks check out her page at for great insights and content, including interviews with array of authors.
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happened to arrive at event last night at same time as writer, educator, and literary curator extraordinaire Brown Girl Booklover, www.browngirlbooklover.com, aka Leslie-Ann Murray. Recommend folks check out her page at for great insights and content, including interviews with array of authors.
Past wkend was one of my last book tour stops for year. I'll be in writer retreat mode as I finish working on book project that I can't wait to tell folks about, a mix of paranormal fantasy, mystery, and spicy romance that's an out of the box meditation on desire. Thank u as always, pls stay tuned.✨️
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Past wkend was one of my last book tour stops for year. I'll be in writer retreat mode as I finish working on book project that I can't wait to tell folks about, a mix of paranormal fantasy, mystery, and spicy romance that's an out of the box meditation on desire. Thank u as always, pls stay tuned.✨️
A few hours left... Link to purchase... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A few hours left... Link to purchase... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
For your reading pleasure... The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, a glam horror urban fantasy... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
For your reading pleasure... The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, a glam horror urban fantasy... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
For your reading pleasure ... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
For your reading pleasure ... www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
Continuing to honor spooky season, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for rest of Oct., available through digital book retailers. ✨🌺🌻 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... Please share as you like. 🙏🏾🤗
October 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Continuing to honor spooky season, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for rest of Oct., available through digital book retailers. ✨🌺🌻 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... Please share as you like. 🙏🏾🤗
I’ll be at @bklynlibrary.bsky.social’s Clinton Hill branch on Sat. Nov. 1, discussing all things Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Signed copies will be available. Free rsvp link at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cla... Please spread the word, hope to see you there.😊✨🌺🌻
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I’ll be at @bklynlibrary.bsky.social’s Clinton Hill branch on Sat. Nov. 1, discussing all things Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Signed copies will be available. Free rsvp link at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cla... Please spread the word, hope to see you there.😊✨🌺🌻
This Sat, Oct. 11 at Eastern Parkway Library in Brklyn, I’ll host a free workshop “How to Write a Ghost Story.” I’ll discuss world-building, characterization, supernatural themes, and craft. Attendees will have opportunity to write, receive feedback. RSVP at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/how... ✨
October 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This Sat, Oct. 11 at Eastern Parkway Library in Brklyn, I’ll host a free workshop “How to Write a Ghost Story.” I’ll discuss world-building, characterization, supernatural themes, and craft. Attendees will have opportunity to write, receive feedback. RSVP at www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/how... ✨
Just a few days left for The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book sale, only $2.99, available through digital book retailers.💫🌺✨️🌻 Shop now at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
August 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Just a few days left for The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book sale, only $2.99, available through digital book retailers.💫🌺✨️🌻 Shop now at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
Earlier this weekend Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery hit No. 1 on Kobo’s ebook Fiction & Literature, African American chart. And it’s doing its thing on LGBTQ+ and Fantasy charts as well. Pleasure to rep Black Diaspora, my communities. Grateful for the support. ✨Link at www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
August 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Earlier this weekend Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery hit No. 1 on Kobo’s ebook Fiction & Literature, African American chart. And it’s doing its thing on LGBTQ+ and Fantasy charts as well. Pleasure to rep Black Diaspora, my communities. Grateful for the support. ✨Link at www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
✨Reminder that The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through a variety of digital retailers. ✨️🌻🌺💫 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...  
August 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
✨Reminder that The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through a variety of digital retailers. ✨️🌻🌺💫 Link at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...  
Very thrilled to share The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through digital retailers. E-book links at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... ✨️🌻🌺💫
August 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Very thrilled to share The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery e-book is on sale for $2.99 for all of August, available through digital retailers. E-book links at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare... ✨️🌻🌺💫
To share, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery audiobook was chosen by @locusmag.bsky.social & @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social as a top fantasy pick for July! Folks can visit locusmag.com/2025/07/audi... 🌺✨️ Beyond grateful.✨🌻
July 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
To share, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery audiobook was chosen by @locusmag.bsky.social & @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social as a top fantasy pick for July! Folks can visit locusmag.com/2025/07/audi... 🌺✨️ Beyond grateful.✨🌻
Dream come true to visit @allofitwnyc.bsky.social studio and be interviewed by host Alison Stewart, one of the best in the biz. We had awesome spoiler-free chat about my new novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Folks can listen at www.wnyc.org/story/the-gh... Grateful.✨🌺🌻
July 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Dream come true to visit @allofitwnyc.bsky.social studio and be interviewed by host Alison Stewart, one of the best in the biz. We had awesome spoiler-free chat about my new novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Folks can listen at www.wnyc.org/story/the-gh... Grateful.✨🌺🌻
Sound on please, so you can listen to @andreonthemic.com award-winning narration of Chapter 2 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. The POV here is from the character Fonsi, an early reader fave. Audiobook excerpt courtesy of @hachetteaudio.bsky.social ... short, sweet, to share.✨
July 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sound on please, so you can listen to @andreonthemic.com award-winning narration of Chapter 2 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. The POV here is from the character Fonsi, an early reader fave. Audiobook excerpt courtesy of @hachetteaudio.bsky.social ... short, sweet, to share.✨
To share, I’ve crafted my first essay for @literaryhub.bsky.social. I discuss how I used music to deepen the emotional experiences of the two main characters in The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. I particularly relied on the sounds of Babyface and Toni Braxton. Link at lithub.com/clarence-a-h...
July 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
To share, I’ve crafted my first essay for @literaryhub.bsky.social. I discuss how I used music to deepen the emotional experiences of the two main characters in The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. I particularly relied on the sounds of Babyface and Toni Braxton. Link at lithub.com/clarence-a-h...
To share, for those in DC area, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social will host convo between myself and @venessakelley.bsky.social on Thurs., July 10 at 7pm, at the DC Pop-Up as we discuss The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery and When the Tides Held the Moon. For free RSVP, visit loyaltybookstores.com/gwendolyn
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
To share, for those in DC area, @loyaltybooks.bsky.social will host convo between myself and @venessakelley.bsky.social on Thurs., July 10 at 7pm, at the DC Pop-Up as we discuss The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery and When the Tides Held the Moon. For free RSVP, visit loyaltybookstores.com/gwendolyn
This one is for all the 'New Yorker Risings'! The spectacular @tiawilliams.bsky.social and myself chat about the real main character in our books...New York City?
June 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This one is for all the 'New Yorker Risings'! The spectacular @tiawilliams.bsky.social and myself chat about the real main character in our books...New York City?
To share, this coming Saturday, June 28, please join me at Montclair Book Center, 2pm, for book signing for my solo debut novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Event is free. Get ready for sparkling, layered chat in cozy venue. ✨🌻🌺Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...
June 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
To share, this coming Saturday, June 28, please join me at Montclair Book Center, 2pm, for book signing for my solo debut novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Event is free. Get ready for sparkling, layered chat in cozy venue. ✨🌻🌺Please RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...
To share, celebrate the launch of my solo debut novel THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY w/ my publisher Krishan Trotman at the @strandbookstore.bsky.social this week, June 19th, 7pm. An array of treats are in store, tix at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...
June 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
To share, celebrate the launch of my solo debut novel THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY w/ my publisher Krishan Trotman at the @strandbookstore.bsky.social this week, June 19th, 7pm. An array of treats are in store, tix at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...
Sound on please, to listen to Brittany Bradford's exquisite narration of Chapter 1 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. An audiobook excerpt...short, sweet, to share. Available for preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
June 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Sound on please, to listen to Brittany Bradford's exquisite narration of Chapter 1 from The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. An audiobook excerpt...short, sweet, to share. Available for preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
It’s my pleasure to share excerpt of just published Kirkus review of my upcoming novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Link to full review at www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Beyond thrilled, thankful.✨🌺🌻
June 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It’s my pleasure to share excerpt of just published Kirkus review of my upcoming novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery. Link to full review at www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Beyond thrilled, thankful.✨🌺🌻
2-week countdown to the publication of The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, and I’m beyoooooond thrilled to share my book tour dates. ✨I’ll be in NY, NJ, Washington, DC, and Martha’s Vineyard, w/ more appearances to be announced. Can’t wait to meet readers in person, pls spread the word. Wooyah!!!✨🌺🌻
June 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2-week countdown to the publication of The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, and I’m beyoooooond thrilled to share my book tour dates. ✨I’ll be in NY, NJ, Washington, DC, and Martha’s Vineyard, w/ more appearances to be announced. Can’t wait to meet readers in person, pls spread the word. Wooyah!!!✨🌺🌻
The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, a glam horror fantasy about a NY publicist with a secret mystical past. A sultry homage to powerful Black women, Diaspora, and Latinidad that explores desire across orientations and identities. On sale June 17, preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
May 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, a glam horror fantasy about a NY publicist with a secret mystical past. A sultry homage to powerful Black women, Diaspora, and Latinidad that explores desire across orientations and identities. On sale June 17, preorder at www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clare...
On Juneteenth in NY, come celebrate launch of THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY at the @strandbookstore.bsky.social, June 19th, 7pm. Array of treats in store, including convo w/ publisher Krishan Trotman, music & video, & a reading kit giveaway. For 🎟, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...
May 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
On Juneteenth in NY, come celebrate launch of THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY at the @strandbookstore.bsky.social, June 19th, 7pm. Array of treats in store, including convo w/ publisher Krishan Trotman, music & video, & a reading kit giveaway. For 🎟, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a...