Think running into your ex at the grocery store is bad? Imagine being hired for the same career-defining film. This is horror at its heart Kennedy Ryan Account.
The novel follows award-winning screenwriter Verity Hill and composer Wright “Monk” Bellamy, who meet at a Georgia HBCU, fall head over heels, and then tragically break up. More than a decade later, they’re reuniting to work on a biopic about the legendary Harlem Renaissance jazz legend — and while Oscar’s voice is palpable, the chemistry between Verity and Monk is even harder to ignore.
To move forward, they both must come to terms with the past: Can Verity tell Monk the truth about their breakup? And can she forgive herself for what happened? Expect a subtle portrayal of mental health, plenty of historical background, and the romance of a second chance called “the ceremony.” We asked Ryan a few questions. Here’s what she had to say…
Q: What’s the last thing you read that you can’t stop thinking about?
Ryan: Oleander by Scarlett Drake.
Q: What is your one unpopular opinion?
Ryan: Single life better than friends
Q: What was the last message you sent to your friends on social media?
Ryan: Definitely something about perimenopause.
Q: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only eat one thing, what would it be?
Ryan: An A slice of NYC pizza, with pepperoni and mushrooms.
Q: One thing everyone should watch?
Ryan: The Wire.
Q: One place everyone should visit?
Ryan: National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC.
Q: Is there one thing you are an expert on?
Ryan: Intense competition LOL.
Q: What is your favorite indulgence?
Ryan: Diet Coke.
Q: What is your most valuable asset?
Ryan: My peace – and I will protect it at all costs.
PS: To find out what makes Ryan a couch expert, read our extensive author interview here.
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