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Denny S. Bryce

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Born

in Uhrichsville, Ohio, The United States

December 02

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https://dennysbryce.com/

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Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery

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Denny S. Bryce is a best-selling, award-winning author of historical fiction. A former dancer and public relations professional, Denny is an adjunct professor in the MFA program at Drexel University, a book critic for NPR, and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in USA Today and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also a member of the Historical Novel Society, Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and Tall Poppy Writers. Originally from Ohio, she likes to call Chicago her hometown but currently resides in Savannah, Georgia. You can find her online at DennySBryce.com.

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Average rating: 3.82 · 14,076 ratings · 2,367 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Wild Women and the Blues 3.77 avg rating — 7,613 ratings — published 2021 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Other Princess 4.01 avg rating — 2,294 ratings — published 2023 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Can't We Be Friends by Denny S. Bryce (Goodreads Author), Eliza Knight (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 1,871 ratings — published 2024 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Face of the Sun 3.80 avg rating — 1,411 ratings — published 2022 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander 3.83 avg rating — 832 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the False Gods Dwell 4.30 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander: Sneak Peek 3.87 avg rating — 15 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Face of the Sun: Sneak Peek 3.62 avg rating — 13 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Denny S. Bryce's Blog: Goodreads Giveaway Begins 12.29.20

Wild Women And The Blues: The Cover Designers!

There are three months (and a day:) until the release (March 30) of my debut novel, Wild Women and the Blues. I am so excited for readers to get know Honoree Dalcour, Sawyer Hayes, Ezekiel Bailey, and Bessie Palmer, I can hardly wait (seriously:). It is a story and characters I’ve lived with for some time and can’t wait to share them with you. And so far, I have been extremely pleased and honored

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Denny Bryce liked Nicole's review of Where the False Gods Dwell: "Dancing with Storms Denny S. Bryce’s *Where the False Gods Dwell* sweeps you into the swirling chaos of 1935, where Chicago’s underbelly collides with the mystical vibrance of rural Jamaica. It’s a story built around three women whose lives, secrets" Read more of this review »
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Denny Bryce liked Suzanne's review of Where the False Gods Dwell: "What a delightful and interesting book. A historical fiction book set around the dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham, who goes on an exploration starting in Jamaica. Out of the three narrators I found Vivian Jean a bit whiny, which makes sense a" Read more of this review »
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“Why can’t I come in this way? The cafe’s a black-and-tan. Negroes allowed to come through the front door just like white folks.”
― Denny S. Bryce, Wild Women and the Blues

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“After they left, the hard edges of my life floated toward the sky, like a thousand pounds of excuses, leaving me feeling a freedom that’s hard to describe. But imagine suddenly growing the wings of a bird. And knowing with all my heart and soul, I don’t have to run anymore. I can fly.”
― Denny S. Bryce, In the Face of the Sun

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“moment. She never liked being scolded.”
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Polls

February BoTM Side Read Nominations ~ 1st Poll
Top 5 move onto final poll

Not a Happy Family

by Shari Lapena

8 votes, 22.2%

The Night Watchman

by Louise Erdrich

6 votes, 16.7%

Hamnet

by Maggie O'Farrell

5 votes, 13.9%

The Lions of Fifth Avenue

by Fiona Davis

5 votes, 13.9%

The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer

by Liza Rodman

4 votes, 11.1%

Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

3 votes, 8.3%

Matrix

by Lauren Groff

2 votes, 5.6%

Survive the Night

by Riley Sager

2 votes, 5.6%

Wild Women and the Blues

by Denny S. Bryce

1 vote, 2.8%

The Field of Wrongdoing

by Lili St. Germain

0 votes, 0.0%

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