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Shawn Pryor
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Writer. FAST BREAK from FSG/Macmillan, 2026. He/Him. Repped by K. Sonnack of the Andrea Brown Literacy Agency.

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Tomorrow I'll be at BOOKS BY THE BANKS @ the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library from 10am to 4pm! I'll have copies of my latest book series, "Taekwondo Academy," and a selection of other books from my catalog.

I'll also be hosting a Graphic Novels panel at 12:30pm.

Hope to see you there.
A promotional image for BOOKS BY THE BANKS, Cincinnati, Ohio's regional books festival, taking place November 15th. The image features a headshot of author Shawn Pryor, wearing an orange sweater. Two of his books are featured in the promotional image: Taekwondo Academy-Movie Meetup and The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor-A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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On Halloween, I was featured on KET's "Kentucky Edition" to discuss my writing career, the Kentucky Book Festival, and my work with Kentucky Humanities. 😊

You can find the full interview at ket.org/program/kent...
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Did an interview today.
A picture of me sitting down, smiling at the camera, with a KET sign stands behind me.
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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KAIJU UNLEASHED celebrates its Bookaversary today! If you enjoy Kaiju in all of its many forms, pick up a copy today at geni.us/KaijuUnleashed

Thanks again to Quarto Books/Epic Ink for letting me write about something that has sparked my imagination since childhood. #kaiju #godzilla #mothra #books
October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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I'll be a guest at this year's KENTUCKY BOOK FESTIVAL this Saturday at the Lexington Joseph-Beth Booksellers location, from 9am to 3pm.

Hope to see you there!
A picture featuring a headshot of author/writer Shawn Pryor, one of the many featured guests at the Kentucky Book Festival, which takes place on Saturday. The picture also features two of the books that he has written; Taekwondo Academy: New Kid At The Dojang, and The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris "Dorie" Miller.
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read.

It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below:

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Post Shawn Pryor ‪@shawnrpryor.bsky.social‬ Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read. It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below: theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m... crowntakerstudios.gumroad.com Cover for GET MARIOS MONEY. It is in the vein of the Puff Daddy and the Family album, "No Way Out." It features Bubsy, Areo, Rayman, Billy Hatcher, Jazz Jackrabbit, Awesome Possum, and Ardy Lightfoot. ALT Panel One: Mario is walking and talking to Rayman on the set of Rayman’s third video game, *Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. Mario has his hand on Rayman’s invisible shoulder because Rayman’s limbs are invisible. Mario is going to give Rayman the deal of a lifetime. CAPTION: On the set of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. RAYMAN: I don’t know, Mario. Sales on my first two games are great, and I’ve been able to take care of my loved ones. MARIO: Both of your games went multi-platinum. Has the studio discussed renegotiating your deal? RAYMAN: Well… No. Panel Two Mario is now making the sell to get Rayman to sign with his new management firm. MARIO: Ray, let me help you get the money that you deserve. MARIO: Let Four-M take care of you. RAYMAN: Four-M? Panel Three A solo shot of Mario, looking sly, as he gives out the name of his management company. MARIO: Money. Making. Mario. Management. Mario pulls out a contract for Rayman to sign. Rayman still has doubts, but at the same time would love to have more money for his work. MARIO: My management firm will get you your money. I gotchu. MARIO: We family. We look out for each other, right? Cover for GET MARIOS MONEY. It is in the vein of the Puff Daddy and the Family album, "No Way Out." It features Bubsy, Areo, Rayman, Billy Hatcher, Jazz Jackrabbit, Awesome Possum, and Ardy Lightfoot.
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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I'll be a guest at the JCPL COMIC SURGE tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm. If you're in the area, stop by, support the library, and get some great books.

For more info, go to: jesspublib.org/jcpl-comicsu...

Peace.
A picture of the JCPL COMIC SURGE LOGO, and a picture of the author wearing an orange sweater, surrounded by multiple images of books.
October 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Ashanti was sitting in the rafters with a microphone for this segment.
Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy take turns guessing what song the other is singing while wearing noise-cancelling headphones.
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read.

It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...

crowntakerstudios.gumroad.com
Cover for GET MARIOS MONEY. It is in the vein of the Puff Daddy and the Family album, "No Way Out." It features Bubsy, Areo, Rayman, Billy Hatcher, Jazz Jackrabbit, Awesome Possum, and Ardy Lightfoot. Panel One: Mario is walking and talking to Rayman on the set of Rayman’s third video game, *Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. Mario has his hand on Rayman’s invisible shoulder because Rayman’s limbs are invisible. Mario is going to give Rayman the deal of a lifetime. CAPTION: On the set of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. RAYMAN: I don’t know, Mario. Sales on my first two games are great, and I’ve been able to take care of my loved ones. MARIO: Both of your games went multi-platinum. Has the studio discussed renegotiating your deal? RAYMAN: Well… No. Panel Two Mario is now making the sell to get Rayman to sign with his new management firm. MARIO: Ray, let me help you get the money that you deserve. MARIO: Let Four-M take care of you. RAYMAN: Four-M? Panel Three A solo shot of Mario, looking sly, as he gives out the name of his management company. MARIO: Money. Making. Mario. Management. Panel Four Mario pulls out a contract for Rayman to sign. Rayman still has doubts, but at the same time would love to have more money for his work. MARIO: My management firm will get you your money. I gotchu. MARIO: We family. We look out for each other, right?
October 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Get your digital copy of the satirical and absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, feat. art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by yours truly. Edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. I'm proud of this comic we made.

It's FREE or pay what you want at the link below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...
Panel One: Mario is walking and talking to Rayman on the set of Rayman’s third video game, *Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. Mario has his hand on Rayman’s invisible shoulder because Rayman’s limbs are invisible. Mario is going to give Rayman the deal of a lifetime. CAPTION: On the set of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. RAYMAN: I don’t know, Mario. Sales on my first two games are great, and I’ve been able to take care of my loved ones. MARIO: Both of your games went multi-platinum. Has the studio discussed renegotiating your deal? RAYMAN: Well… No. Panel Two Mario is now making the sell to get Rayman to sign with his new management firm. MARIO: Ray, let me help you get the money that you deserve. MARIO: Let Four-M take care of you. RAYMAN: Four-M? Panel Three A solo shot of Mario, looking sly, as he gives out the name of his management company. MARIO: Money. Making. Mario. Management. Panel Four Mario pulls out a contract for Rayman to sign. Rayman still has doubts, but at the same time would love to have more money for his work. MARIO: My management firm will get you your money. I gotchu. MARIO: We family. We look out for each other, right? Cover for GET MARIOS MONEY. It is in the vein of the Puff Daddy and the Family album, "No Way Out." It features Bubsy, Areo, Rayman, Billy Hatcher, Jazz Jackrabbit, Awesome Possum, and Ardy Lightfoot.
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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My latest hi-lo reader series for kids, TAEKWONDO ACADEMY, featuring the art of Alexandra Pulga, can be ordered wherever books are sold!

In the Dojang (where students train), readers will meet Noah, Olivia, Ezra, Aria, and Julian. 😊

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When Aria hurts her shoulder, she's left feeling frustrated that she is letting her taekwondo team down right before a big tournament. Master Areeno encourages her to look past her injury to consider how she can still support her teammates. Will Aria put her disappointment aside for the sake of her team? Noah can't believe his luck. He has won a trip to a movie premiere where he will get to meet the actor who inspired his interest in taekwondo. But when Noah and his friends attend the party, his hero is rude to them. Now Noah isn't sure how to feel about taekwondo. Will Noah walk away from martial arts for good? When a new kid named Julian joins the dojang, Ezra's friends are focused on making the new student feels welcome. They miss Ezra's latest accomplishment: breaking three boards. Feeling jealous, Ezra thoughtlessly dares Julian to try a skill that is beyond Julian's ability. Will Julian's first class at the dojang be his last? Ezra is a busy, active kid. In addition to his taekwondo lessons at the dojang, he is in baseball, swimming, and a couple of clubs. But it's getting to be too much! Can his friends help him stay organized so he can keep up with all the things he loves? Or is he stuck feeling stressed?
September 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Signing that contract may not be the best idea for good ol’ Ray...

Get your digital copy of GET MARIO’S MONEY, feat. art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by yours truly. Edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social.

It's FREE or pay what you want at the link below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...
Panel One: Mario is walking and talking to Rayman on the set of Rayman’s third video game, *Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. Mario has his hand on Rayman’s invisible shoulder because Rayman’s limbs are invisible. Mario is going to give Rayman the deal of a lifetime. CAPTION: On the set of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. RAYMAN: I don’t know, Mario. Sales on my first two games are great, and I’ve been able to take care of my loved ones. MARIO: Both of your games went multi-platinum. Has the studio discussed renegotiating your deal? RAYMAN: Well… No. Panel Two Mario is now making the sell to get Rayman to sign with his new management firm. MARIO: Ray, let me help you get the money that you deserve. MARIO: Let Four-M take care of you. RAYMAN: Four-M? Panel Three A solo shot of Mario, looking sly, as he gives out the name of his management company. MARIO: Money. Making. Mario. Management. Panel Four Mario pulls out a contract for Rayman to sign. Rayman still has doubts, but at the same time would love to have more money for his work. MARIO: My management firm will get you your money. I gotchu. MARIO: We family. We look out for each other, right?
September 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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GET MARIO'S MONEY: The Comic

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A comic book page featuring 90s and 00s video game mascots Jazz Jackrabbit, Rayman, Awesome Possum, Billy Hatcher, and Ardy Lightfoot.
September 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Get your digital copy of GET MARIO'S MONEY, a parody/satire comic featuring the art of Kenny Keil, written by yours truly.

You can get it for FREE or pay what you want at the following link:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...

Enjoy!
The front cover of GET MARIO'S MONEY, a parody/satire comic book.
September 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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I was recently a guest on the latest episode of GEEKS UNLEASHED to talk about my book KAIJU UNLEASHED, as well as discussing one of my favorite movies of all time:

MESSAGE FROM SPACE!

Find the GEEKS UNLEASHED podcast where you listen to or download your podcasts.

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Here we are at episode 199, and we've brought back another fav guest! This time, we're chatting with Shawn Pryor again. In this episode, we're taking it back to 1978 and to THE most expensive Japanese film ever made (at the time): #MessageFromSpace
August 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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My latest hi-lo reader series for kids, TAEKWONDO ACADEMY, featuring the art of Alexandra Pulga, makes its debut today!

In the Dojang (where students train), readers will meet Noah, Olivia, Ezra, Aria, and Julian.

You can order TAEKWONDO ACADEMY wherever books are sold!
When Aria hurts her shoulder, she's left feeling frustrated that she is letting her taekwondo team down right before a big tournament. Master Areeno encourages her to look past her injury to consider how she can still support her teammates. Will Aria put her disappointment aside for the sake of her team? Noah can't believe his luck. He has won a trip to a movie premiere where he will get to meet the actor who inspired his interest in taekwondo. But when Noah and his friends attend the party, his hero is rude to them. Now Noah isn't sure how to feel about taekwondo. Will Noah walk away from martial arts for good? Ezra is a busy, active kid. In addition to his taekwondo lessons at the dojang, he is in baseball, swimming, and a couple of clubs. But it's getting to be too much! Can his friends help him stay organized so he can keep up with all the things he loves? Or is he stuck feeling stressed? When a new kid named Julian joins the dojang, Ezra's friends are focused on making the new student feels welcome. They miss Ezra's latest accomplishment: breaking three boards. Feeling jealous, Ezra thoughtlessly dares Julian to try a skill that is beyond Julian's ability. Will Julian's first class at the dojang be his last?
August 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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See you this Sunday at the BOOKFEST: AUTHOR SHOWCASE at the Madison County Public Library from 2-4PM!

Come get some fantastic books and meet some incredible authors and creatives. :)
An image of author Shawn Pryor, who is a guest at this year's BOOKFEST: AUTHOR SHOWCASE.
July 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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...Yeah. Feeling quite gaffled right now.
Lisa Simpson sits at the kitchen table, feeling gaffled.
July 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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This fall, I'll be debuting my latest hi-lo reader series for kids, TAEKWONDO ACADEMY, featuring the art of Alexandra Pulga!

In the Dojang (where students train), readers will meet Noah, Olivia, Ezra, Aria, and Julian.

Pre-Order Wherever Books Are Sold.
When a new kid named Julian joins the dojang, Ezra's friends are focused on making the new student feels welcome. They miss Ezra's latest accomplishment: breaking three boards. Feeling jealous, Ezra thoughtlessly dares Julian to try a skill that is beyond Julian's ability. Will Julian's first class at the dojang be his last? Noah can't believe his luck. He has won a trip to a movie premiere where he will get to meet the actor who inspired his interest in taekwondo. But when Noah and his friends attend the party, his hero is rude to them. Now Noah isn't sure how to feel about taekwondo. Will Noah walk away from martial arts for good? When Aria hurts her shoulder, she's left feeling frustrated that she is letting her taekwondo team down right before a big tournament. Master Areeno encourages her to look past her injury to consider how she can still support her teammates. Will Aria put her disappointment aside for the sake of her team? Ezra is a busy, active kid. In addition to his taekwondo lessons at the dojang, he is in baseball, swimming, and a couple of clubs. But it's getting to be too much! Can his friends help him stay organized so he can keep up with all the things he loves? Or is he stuck feeling stressed?
June 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Or, you could have a steady diet of cognac and tanqueray and opt for this look instead:
Former collegiate football coach Alvin Wyatt, the PEAK of coach fashion.
May 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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This is what his head looks like from the side:
A side-view of the head of a Xenomorph, from the film Alien.
April 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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This fall, I'll be debuting my latest hi-lo reader series for kids, TAEKWONDO ACADEMY, featuring the art of Alexandra Pulga!

In the Dojang (where students train), readers will meet Noah, Olivia, Ezra, Aria, and Julian.

Pre-Order Wherever Books Are Sold.
Noah can't believe his luck. He has won a trip to a movie premiere where he will get to meet the actor who inspired his interest in taekwondo. But when Noah and his friends attend the party, his hero is rude to them. Now Noah isn't sure how to feel about taekwondo. Will Noah walk away from martial arts for good? Ezra is a busy, active kid. In addition to his taekwondo lessons at the dojang, he is in baseball, swimming, and a couple of clubs. But it's getting to be too much! Can his friends help him stay organized so he can keep up with all the things he loves? Or is he stuck feeling stressed? When Aria hurts her shoulder, she's left feeling frustrated that she is letting her taekwondo team down right before a big tournament. Master Areeno encourages her to look past her injury to consider how she can still support her teammates. Will Aria put her disappointment aside for the sake of her team? When a new kid named Julian joins the dojang, Ezra's friends are focused on making the new student feels welcome. They miss Ezra's latest accomplishment: breaking three boards. Feeling jealous, Ezra thoughtlessly dares Julian to try a skill that is beyond Julian's ability. Will Julian's first class at the dojang be his last?
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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I may not have much to give this year, but it's always good to pitch in however one can.

@edsbs.bsky.social @newap-georgia.bsky.social

#CharitibundiBowl

P.S. - Kirk Herbstreit is the worst college QB of all time. Just needed to say that. I feel better now.
A donation to New American Pathways for $10.26.
April 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Leia says hi! 🥰
Leia, a Black Labrador is sitting on the couch, looking away.
April 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Sad day today. But, Leia is being very supportive and sweet.
Leia, a Black Labrador is laying on a cushioned bed. Leia, a Black Labrador is laying on a cushioned bed, and my hand is holding her chin.
April 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM