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About Kerry

Kerry Putman

Kerry Putman

AUTHOR

I write contemporary romance about women who know their own minds — even when the world keeps asking them to be smaller.

I am a debut author and the creator of The Nope Books, a series of standalone contemporary romances that turn familiar short-drama tropes sideways. Each book follows a woman who reaches the moment where the old story expects her to endure, explain, and forgive.

She does not.

She trusts herself, leaves what is hurting her, and makes room for a love that does not ask her to shrink. I find that very romantic.

Before I wrote novels, I spent years as a senior web developer, which means I now vibe-code my own author website and consider that a normal life choice. When I am not writing, I am probably baking something with rhubarb, listening to BTS, or resting. I write through chronic illness, slowly and on purpose.

Quick Facts

  • Author
  • Former senior web developer, current vibe coder
  • BTS ARMY · bias: Yoongi
  • Writing through chronic illness
  • Baker of cakes and cookies, currently overcommitted to rhubarb

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