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About
Romance novelist and activist known for her contemporary romance novels including "This Could Be Us" and "Before I Let Go." In 2019, she was the first Black author to receive the Romance Writers of America Award. She has gained over 110,000 followers to her kennedyryan1 Instagram account.
Before Fame
She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before writing her first novel, she worked as a ghost writer for non-fiction books. She has also worked as a writer for non-profit organizations.
Trivia
She co-founded the charity book auction LIFT 4 Autism.
Family Life
She has a son. Her experiences raising her son inspired her to become an advocate for those with autism.
Associated With
She has cited Shonda Rhimes as her inspiration for becoming an author.
