Gwenyth Reitz
@gwenythreitz
Author YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER (2026 Roaring Brook/Macmillan) + PROM ANOMALY (2028) Rep: @uwestenderphd.bsky.social Actor | Director | Writer YA Fiction
✈️ Author milestone ✈️ My ultimate niche author goals is to find my book in an airport bookstore. And IT HAPPENED! Spotted by my husband at SFO! (He turned it face-out for the photo, because he’s good like that). New here? YOU'RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER is a YA supernatural romcom out now! #booksky
I can’t believe it’s been 3 months of my YA supernatural romcom, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER, haunting your bookshelves! 👻✨👻 If you haven't met my favorite academic rivals yet, it’s the perfect time to grab your copy for those #Summerween vibes! (🔗’s in BI0) #booksky #amreading #debutauthor
Tell me you’re an author on deadline without telling me. 🤫 We may have booked our family vacation months ago but the grind to finish this manuscript waits for no one. I stole moments whenever I could. What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever read or written a book? #booksky #amwriting #authorlife
My fellow passengers might think I’m busy answering corporate emails but really I’m knee-deep trapping two chaotic teenagers in a never-ending prom night. 💃🪩🕺 Mwahahahaha! Every stolen typing session brings PROM ANOMALY closer to your hands. ⏰✨ #booksky #PromAnomaly #authorlife #timeloop #romcom
They’re academic rivals…but in the afterlife! 👻🎓 Hey Vancouver! 👋 I’ll be signing copies of my YA supernatural romcom, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER @ Indigo Granville 🗓️ Friday, July 31st 1-3:00 pm 📍Indigo-Granville 2505 Granville Street #booksky #WritingCommmunity #books #indigo #authorsigning
✨Writing Retreat✨ There is nothing like making new bookish friends, good food, & good company. And the views!! 😍😍 Plus I got great drafting work done on Book 2! And cracked myself up over some seriously unhinged scenes! #booksky #writingcommunity #writingretreat #Amwritng #Seattle #authorlife
I’ve been making fun progress drafting book 2!!! And these views of Puget Sound could not be beat! I’m going to miss this little creative oasis! #booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #authorlife #Seattle #Summerdays #PacificNorthWest
Every time I’ve visited Portland over the years, Powell’s books is my 1st stop. 📚 To walk in & sign copies of my debut novel, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER, is such a full-circle moment. 🥹 Signed copies are now up for grabs! ✍️ 🔗 in BI0 #booksky #writingcommunity #authorlife #amreading #romcom
🎓 Academic rivals to lovers in the afterlife 👻 I’ll be at the Pike Street Barnes & Noble on 7/22 from 4-7 pm signing copies of my YA supernatural romcom, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER. 🗓️ Wed, July 22nd ⏰ From 4-7 pm 📍 Barnes & Noble, 520 Pike street, Seattle #booksky #ReadersOfBluesky #romcom
Looking for a teen #Beetlejuice ? 👻🎬 My YA supernatural romcom, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER, is out now! Imagine falling for your academic rival AFTER you die! 🏚️💞 Think ghost detectives, forced proximity & flirty banter in an abandoned mansion. 🔍 🔗 in BI0 #booksky #amreading #Romcom #mystery
I don’t make the rules, it’s spooky season now. 🤷♀️🎃 The way I was ready to make that post July 4th transition in 0.5 seconds flat! Bring on the pumpkin spice & spooky reads! 👻📚 YOU'RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER is a YA supernatural romcom out now. 🔗's in BI0 #booksky #writingcommunity #summerween
Life imitates art! When the real valedictorian & salutatorian fight over who reads about your fictional academic rivals first! 🎓✨ Luckily, I had enough copies. The Pitch: Imagine falling for your enemy AFTER you die! 👻💕 YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER is out now! 📖 #booksky #writingcommunity
It's official! My YA supernatural romcom, YOU'RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER, is out now in the UK! You can find it at these stores and more! 👇 The Pitch: Imagine falling for your enemy AFTER you die?! 👻💕👻 #booksky #writingcommunity #amreading #unitedkingdom #books #debutauthor #romcom #mystery
I’m thrilled to be a 2027 LOVE Y’ALL attending author! Catch me in Decatur, GA (outside Atlanta) from February 12-14, 2027, for a weekend of books + panels + great company. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.loveyallfest.com Will I see you there? 💕 #booksky #writingcommunity #romance #romcom #tbr
I'm running a fun giveaway over on Instagram to celebrate One month of YOU'RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER out in the world! 👻💕👻 The prizes: ✍️ A Signed Hardcover 🖤 Black Lace Fingerless Gloves 💄 Signature Lip Gloss designed for the book! 🎨 Art Card Come join me! #booksky #writingcommunity #giveaway
Petitioning Pantone to make Mlue their color of 2027! 🩵🩵🩵 Also this trend is so cute - I had to make a YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER version! Mlue and all!👻🩵👻 #booksky #WritingCommmunity #meme #debutauthor #tbr
It’s the one month pub-iversary today for my YA supernatural romcom, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER! 👻👻 Thank you everyone who came out to our events, picked up & championed this book, & made my debut month feel so special! 💕💕 #booksky #WritingCommmunity #amreading #newrelease #books #debutauthor
A fun YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER ✨giveaway✨ is in the works next week and newsletter subscribers get a sneak peek and an EXTRA entry. Hint: My little fashionista Tessa would fully endorse this! 💋 gwenreitz.com/newsletter #booksky #writingcommunity #giveaway #winit #contest #tbr #newsletter
Life is always fun with ✨her✨ Just a lil creative escape with my high school bestie! 🥂💕 Did we get a ton of writing done? 🤷♀️ Not as much as I’d hoped… But did we run around on a beach at midnight? Have a bunch of heart-to-hearts? Soak in a tub? Star gaze? You bet! #booksky #highschoolbesties
Another YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER ✨Trade Review✨ Thank you for this lovely write-up @ala-booklist.bsky.social It’s a wonderful experience as an author when you feel like your book is truly seen.🥹 This one's full of romance, banter, mystery & heart! #booksky #WritingCommmunity #review #tbr
📣 CP appreciation post 📣 Behind every book is a squad of amazing writers supporting each other! I have the best critique partners in the world. Thank you, friends, for being on this wild publishing rollercoaster with me. I adore you all! Thanks for the gifts! 👩💻✨ #booksky #writingcommunity #debut
A total “pinch me” moment at @strandbooks.com !📚 I came to sign stock for YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER, only to find out they had already sold out of my books & had to rush-order more before I arrived. Truly surreal. To everyone who bought one: thank you. 🙏 I adore Strand! #booksky #authorlife
YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER is officially out today & I couldn't be prouder! 👻💕👻 We SOLD OUT our launch @booksofwonder.bsky.social But they've ordered more so if you'd like a signed copy, you can still snatch one: shorturl.at/YrBXU #booksky #writingcommunity @fiercereads.bsky.social #newrelease
✨NEW ART✨ Here’s another stunning piece of YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER #characterart from the talented @joviellety.bsky.social Arielle captured the rooftop scene & Reed & Tessa’s quiet comfort together so perfectly! 👻✨👻 YDTMRW comes out 5/12 with Macmillan #WritingCommunity #booksky #romcom
I headed into @booksofwonder.bsky.social today to sign preorders for YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER. Thank you to everyone who has preordered this book! My heart is so full. ♥️ Some ghostly goodies are headed your way! 👻💕👻 Still want to PREORDER? You can! I’ll sign it on Monday! #romcom #booksky
Are you ready to discover your next YA book obsession? Come join us LIVE tonight, May 7th, at 8 pm EST on IG to celebrate these fabulous upcoming YA releases! There will be fun giveaways and lots of scintillating conversation! 🎉🎉🎉 #booksky #writingconmunity #youngadult #TBR #bookrecommendation
✨BLURB REVEAL✨ I have 1 final blurb for YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER to share & this one from the incredible Molly O'Sullivan YDTMRW is a swoony YA #romcom about two academic rivals trapped as ghosts to haunt the same house. It's out 5/12!👻👻 Preørder 🔗’s in bïø #booksky #writingcommunity #tbr
Somehow this book I’ve been working on for so long comes out in ✨ONE WEEK✨ To celebrate here's an homage to Tessa’s iconic style, cute fingerless gloves and all. I💕👻 If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, don’t miss out! There are some fun preorder incentives still available to snag. 🔗’s in BI0 #booksky