Dana Ripley
@danaripleywrites.bsky.social
She/Her. Perpetual gremlin. Former roller derby skater. Author of heartfelt, unhinged, and hilarious contemporary romance.
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Insta: @danaripleywrites
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Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
December 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Hello! I'm Dana Ripley! I'm a romance writer, a cat mom, a cosplayer, and a former roller derby skater!
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Meet Calliope Jean Simons and Emerson Palmer, my rivals (with benefits) who become lovers!
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Meet Calliope Jean Simons and Emerson Palmer, my rivals (with benefits) who become lovers!
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social
Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
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I signed this as well.
full article here!!! lithub.com/against-ai-a...
Against AI: An Open Letter From Writers to Publishers
To Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, and all other publishers of America: We are standing on a precipice. At its simplest level, our job as …
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June 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I signed this as well.
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thank you Rolling Stone for letting me yap about formula one, sports romance, and my new book SLIPSTREAM!!!!
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
F1's Popularity Is Revving Up. Romance Authors Are Getting In on the Action
From a new blockbuster film to rising viewership, F1’s popularity has readers clambering for more
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June 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
thank you Rolling Stone for letting me yap about formula one, sports romance, and my new book SLIPSTREAM!!!!
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
(do i sound casual and chill rn) (i’m trying so hard)
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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You can also add LATTE to your shelf on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
You can also add LATTE to your shelf on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
Thank you again to @cndcrd.bsky.social for illustrating the pink and blue gradient cover of my dreams! 🥹🩷🧡🩵💙 (And also: HANDS)
I love you so much, and working together on this was a dream come true!
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Special thanks to both my agent, Jess Watterson, and my editor, Cindy Hwang, as well as to the whole Berkley editorial team and art department. This whole experience has been a dream so far, and I keep having to pinch myself.
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Special thanks to both my agent, Jess Watterson, and my editor, Cindy Hwang, as well as to the whole Berkley editorial team and art department. This whole experience has been a dream so far, and I keep having to pinch myself.
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
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I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
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COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
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Ahhhh!!! I’m so excited to finally share this with everyone. I still can’t believe I got to illustrate this book cover! 🥹🩷😭
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ahhhh!!! I’m so excited to finally share this with everyone. I still can’t believe I got to illustrate this book cover! 🥹🩷😭
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It's not every day one of my closest friends reveals the cover of her debut novel, so I'm going to take a minute to say that @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social / @okapijones.bsky.social isn't just a talented writer, she's one of the best people I know. I can't wait to have this book in my hands.
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's not every day one of my closest friends reveals the cover of her debut novel, so I'm going to take a minute to say that @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social / @okapijones.bsky.social isn't just a talented writer, she's one of the best people I know. I can't wait to have this book in my hands.
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I’m gonna be screaming and crying over this cover by @cndcrd.bsky.social forever. It’s GORGEOUS, an absolute MASTERPIECE!
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I’m gonna be screaming and crying over this cover by @cndcrd.bsky.social forever. It’s GORGEOUS, an absolute MASTERPIECE!
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
Hang it in the Louvre! 😭🩷🧡🩵
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I am LIVING! Congratulations! Well deserved!
COVER REVEAL FOR A LATTE LIKE LOVE
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
Releasing on MARCH 17, 2026!
🩷🧡🩵💙
Cover illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍
Official blurb, preorder links, Goodreads link, and more information below!
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I am LIVING! Congratulations! Well deserved!
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I LOVE it!!! 😻
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I LOVE it!!! 😻
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
Can't wait to read this book 🤞🏼
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BARK BARK BARK GROWL YAP BARK BARK AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
BARK BARK BARK GROWL YAP BARK BARK AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Such awesome Reylo news this morning! Congrats @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍😍
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Such awesome Reylo news this morning! Congrats @michelle-c-harris.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social 😍😍
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☕💗☕💗☕💗☕💗☕
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
☕💗☕💗☕💗☕💗☕
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So exciting! Congrats to @okapijones.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social !
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
So exciting! Congrats to @okapijones.bsky.social and @cndcrd.bsky.social !
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Go forth and preorder
Special thanks to both my agent, Jess Watterson, and my editor, Cindy Hwang, as well as to the whole Berkley editorial team and art department. This whole experience has been a dream so far, and I keep having to pinch myself.
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804464...
June 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Go forth and preorder
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SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE!!! 😍😍
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my debut novel with @berkleyromance.bsky.social, A LATTE LIKE LOVE!
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
The cover was illustrated by @cndcrd.bsky.social and designed by Vikki Chu.
I also get to announce that it’s available for PREORDER for a MARCH 17, 2026 release!
🔗 ⬇️
June 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE!!! 😍😍
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COVER REVEAL: A LATTE LIKE LOVE
✨Monday, June 23✨
Did somebody order a charming, epic romance with a large, extra-hot MMC, the sweetest FMC, and room for steam? Your drink’s been brewing, and it’s coming right up!
One week until the cover reveal for A LATTE LIKE LOVE.
I can hardly wait. 🩷🧡🩵
✨Monday, June 23✨
Did somebody order a charming, epic romance with a large, extra-hot MMC, the sweetest FMC, and room for steam? Your drink’s been brewing, and it’s coming right up!
One week until the cover reveal for A LATTE LIKE LOVE.
I can hardly wait. 🩷🧡🩵
June 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
COVER REVEAL: A LATTE LIKE LOVE
✨Monday, June 23✨
Did somebody order a charming, epic romance with a large, extra-hot MMC, the sweetest FMC, and room for steam? Your drink’s been brewing, and it’s coming right up!
One week until the cover reveal for A LATTE LIKE LOVE.
I can hardly wait. 🩷🧡🩵
✨Monday, June 23✨
Did somebody order a charming, epic romance with a large, extra-hot MMC, the sweetest FMC, and room for steam? Your drink’s been brewing, and it’s coming right up!
One week until the cover reveal for A LATTE LIKE LOVE.
I can hardly wait. 🩷🧡🩵
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Bulgae, the fire dog or hell hound in Korean folklore.
This particular Bulge is inspired, yet again, by Kumiho, the forthcoming dark Korean folklore romance novel by my good friend MinSook McCreary.
This particular Bulge is inspired, yet again, by Kumiho, the forthcoming dark Korean folklore romance novel by my good friend MinSook McCreary.
June 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bulgae, the fire dog or hell hound in Korean folklore.
This particular Bulge is inspired, yet again, by Kumiho, the forthcoming dark Korean folklore romance novel by my good friend MinSook McCreary.
This particular Bulge is inspired, yet again, by Kumiho, the forthcoming dark Korean folklore romance novel by my good friend MinSook McCreary.
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Speaking of, things are moving and shaking in the background, and I'm likely going to have something GORGEOUS to show you very soon, so...
You might want to take a moment to subscribe to my Substack. It's good timing, I promise, and free!
substack.com/@michellecha...
You might want to take a moment to subscribe to my Substack. It's good timing, I promise, and free!
substack.com/@michellecha...
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Writer of big books, teller of tall tales, author of men who yearn.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Speaking of, things are moving and shaking in the background, and I'm likely going to have something GORGEOUS to show you very soon, so...
You might want to take a moment to subscribe to my Substack. It's good timing, I promise, and free!
substack.com/@michellecha...
You might want to take a moment to subscribe to my Substack. It's good timing, I promise, and free!
substack.com/@michellecha...
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Wanted y'all to know that I just turned in my dev edits for A LATTE LIKE LOVE and that's part of why I've been so quiet - I've been BUSY.
But I'm so proud of this manuscript, and SO excited to get it to you. ☺️
But I'm so proud of this manuscript, and SO excited to get it to you. ☺️
June 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Wanted y'all to know that I just turned in my dev edits for A LATTE LIKE LOVE and that's part of why I've been so quiet - I've been BUSY.
But I'm so proud of this manuscript, and SO excited to get it to you. ☺️
But I'm so proud of this manuscript, and SO excited to get it to you. ☺️