Kevin J Kennedy

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About Kevin J Kennedy

Kevin J. Kennedy is the author of Halloween Land and the co-author of You Only Get One Shot, Screechers & Stitches. He has released 3 solo collections of short horror stories and he is one of the UK's most prominent horror anthologists.

He lives in the heart of Scotland with his wife and 3 small fur people, Carlito, Ariel and Luna.. You can find him hovering around Facebook most days if you want to chat.

Website: www.kevinjkennedy.co.uk

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The End in 13 Stories Oct 7, 2019

by Stefan Lear, Valerie Lioudis, Jack Kelly, Robert W. Easton, Ellen A. Easton, T. D. Ricketts, Derek Shupert, William Stuart, Austin James, L. Douglas Hogan

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THE END!
The world as we know has come to an end. There is destruction and chaos as far as the eye can see. Are you prepared?

THE END COMES IN MANY FORMS, WHICH ONE SPEAKS TO YOU?

Author Valerie Lioudis has assembled an original anthology of stories from a group of today’s hottest writers. Inside there are tales of extinction level events, survival in a broken wasteland, a bar at the end of it all, and so much more. This is a collection of new views on the Earth’s demise and humanity’s will to survive despite it.
With stories from L. Douglas Hogan, Derek Shupert, Kevin J. Kennedy, Veronica Smith, Stefan Lear, Robert W. Easton, Jack Appell, Austin James, Ellen A. Easton, William Stuart, Michael Gillette, T.D. Ricketts and Valerie Lioudis this wildly diverse and entertaining collection is sure to entertain you with each word.

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End of the Line by Valerie Lioudis

Still Here Somehow by William Stuart The Pit

Forsaken Gravitas by Robert W. Easton

Underground by Jack Appell

The Picnic by Ellen A. Easton

Spaceship Earth by Michael Gillett

Countdown by Veronica Smith

Lycan Rising by Derek Shupert

The Cataclysm by L. Douglas Hogan

Satan's Apocalypse by Kevin J. Kennedy

Wasteland Wanderer by T.D. Ricketts

The Pit by William Stuart

Flare-up by Austin James

Bury Em' Deep by Stefan Lear

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Halloween Land: A Coming of Age Novella Mar 17, 2021

by Kevin J. Kennedy

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An action-packed, coming of age horror tale, full of twists, turns and unexpected adventures.

Zak and Wendy are a couple of horror buffs who love Halloween.
In their sleepy, run-down little town, an exciting attraction promises to inject some life into the place for one special night only. A travelling carnival, making its debut on Halloween.

Anticipation builds, and the mysterious 'Halloween Land' carnival is the talk of the town; the calliope music, bright lights, and sweet and savoury smells from the pop-up carnival lure in the crowds flocking to the pier. The two teenage friends Zak and Wendy are eager to be among the first.
Revelations unfold, mysteries peek from the outer limits. The kids have to think and act fast to defeat the evil that's come to town and it’s nothing like in the movies!

This tale is full of mystery, fun, magic, tension and dread.

Step up for the ride, give your ticket to the clown, she'll show you a good time; no one can say where you will end up, but it'll be a wicked ride!

PRAISE FOR HALLOWEEN LAND

"A fun, spook-filled throwback that evokes Laymon and R. L. Stein in equal measure... imbued with a real sense of adventure."
— Kyle M. Scott, author of The Club and Dark Island

Kennedy has given us a great tale, reminiscent of Bradbury. Halloween Land was truly a joy to read.
— Andrew Lennon, author of A Life to Waste

“Kevin J. Kennedy’s Halloween Land peeled back the years of adulthood and revived the youthful lover of All Hallows’ Eve inside me. This fun and frightening tale of a Halloween carnival with sinister intentions captivated and entertained me from beginning to end. Buy your ticket now... but beware of the Funhouse!”
— Ronald Kelly, author of Fear, Undertaker’s Moon, and Irish Gothic

"A genuinely creepy, nostalgic romp from light into deepest darkness."
— Christopher Motz, author of Pine Lakes and A Hostile Takeover

"Kennedy's 'Halloween Land' comes at you a million miles an hour. Filled with as much emotional depth as carnage. This one will have you hooked from page one!"
— Steve Stred, author of Ritual

If the thought of crazed clowns and killer carnivals have you trembling from both fear and anticipation, then Kevin Kennedy’s Halloweenland is the nightmarish novella that you need.
— J.C. Michael, author of Pandemonium and You Only Get One Shot

"Old school horror clashes with new in this surgically-lean coming of age tale. Lean, hip,
and well-seasoned with blood and carnage, just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit."
— Tim Curran, author of Clownflesh and Bioterror

"Part Bradbury, part Laymon, Halloween Land is something straight off the paperback horror rack! Classic horror fans need to check this out."
— Glenn Rolfe, author of August's Eyes and Until Summer Comes Around

"Halloween Land may be dripping festive themes, but you do not need to wait for Fall to get your ticket to the dark carnival. The wonderful blend of Halloween, carnival, and coming-of-age tropes blend perfectly into a fun and enthralling novella. Halloween Land is horror comfort food to be consumed in one sitting, perhaps by a fire with a stiff drink and some leftover candy. The story starts in a Halloween carnival to tickle your inner child before powering into adult badassery.

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Books of Horror Community Anthology Vol. 2 Oct 16, 2020

by RJ Roles, Jason Myers, M Ennenbach, J.Z. Foster, Justin M. Woodward, Jae Mazer, Kevin J. Kennedy, Steve Stred, Brian Scutt, Denise Hargove

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The Books of Horror Community Anthology was conceptualized with the idea that anyone that had a story to tell, should be given a platform to do so. Volume one was issued with great success, and those voices were released into the wild for reader’s enjoyment. Now, here we are with volume two—some authors will be familiar, while others will be brand new. Collected within this book are stories that span the wide genre that is Horror. Crack open the book and delve in, if you dare.

P.J. Blakey-Novis
Angela Glover
M Ennenbach
Rachael Boucker
Chisto Healy
James Kidd
Andrew Kurtz
Leon Sluyter
Mark Young
John Hardic
Dawn Shea
Gary McDonough
Natasha Sinclair
Jason Myers
R.J.Meldrum
Jae Mazer
Naomi Downing
Jeremy Stewart
Jesse Zabel
Drew Nicks
Eugene C. McLean Jr
Jeremiah Peplow
Chris Kosarich
Nicholas Gray
Nicole Henning
James Seamone
Ruthann Jagge
R. Michael Burns
Charles Welch
Gabrielle Sunderman
Matthew A. Clarke
Steve Stred
Mason McDonald
Todd Love
Catherine Kenwell
Kevin J. Kennedy
Patrick Flaherty
G. Nicholas Miranda
Roxie Voorhees
GoldieAnn S. Brand
Fred Nocito
Brian J. Smith
Steve Thompson
Kristine Prais
Micah Castle
RJ Roles
J.Z. Foster
Tara Losacano
Justin M. Woodward
Scott Deegan

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Stitches: A Neo-Noir Thriller Feb 21, 2020

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Steven Stacy

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Three captivating models are stalked through the fashion capitals of Europe by a self-mutilating killer who wants to get under their skin.

In this nineties, neo-noir style, erotically charged thriller, Olivia Leadoux is a gorgeous Hitchcockian blonde being stalked by a deranged madman named 'Stitches.'

Olivia is haunted by visions of the killer’s next target, as he closes in on her and her friends. Can she stop the murderer before he kills again? Horror mystery writer, Steven Stacy and horror author, Kevin J. Kennedy join forces to tell this powerful thriller of deception and lust that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the terrifying finalé.

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Books of Horror Community Anthology Vol. 1 Feb 17, 2020

by RJ Roles, Justin M. Woodward, J.Z. Foster, Steve Stred, Mike Duke, R.E. Sargent, Eleanor Merry, Kevin J. Kennedy, Brian Scutt, Denise Hargrove

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What flavor is your nightmare?
Forty-nine authors have come together to tell us theirs. Each story is unique in its horror but all should be read with the lights on and the shadows kept at bay, because some stories tend to stay with you even after the book is closed.
From established authors, to people putting pen to paper for the first time.
Books of Horror presents its inaugural Community Anthology.

Contributors

Jae Mazer
R.E. Sargent
Mike Duke
Nicole Henning
Drew Nicks
Jason Myers
Paul Lubaczewski
Sean McDonough
Jesse Zabel
Fred Nocito
Ron Davis
Alexander Westrich
RJ Roles
Staci Layne Wilson
Matthew A. Clarke
Andrew Kurtz
Jeremiah Peplow
Catherine Kenwell
Steve Stred
Ruthann Jagge
Mark Mackey
Leon Sluyter
Lauren Mills
Toneye Eyenot
Brad Walker
Charles Welch
J.J. Hardic
Naomi Downing
Scott Deegan
Natasha Sinclair
Eugene C. McLean Jr.
Kevin J. Kennedy
Eleanor Merry
Chris Kosarich
Joshua E. Borgmann
Kristine Prais
Chris Bonner
J.Z. Foster
Lance Dale
Sea Caummisar
Justin M. Woodward
Steve Thompson
John Cady
Bryan Moyer
P.J. Blakey-Novis
Chris Miller
Nicholas Gray
Andrew Lennon
Tara Losacano

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The Best of Indie Horror Nov 26, 2020

by Shaun Hutson, Tim Curran, Mark Lukens, Lee Mountford, John R. Little, Andrew Lennon, Calvin Demmer, J.C. Michael, Nicola Lombardi , Kevin J. Kennedy

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After releasing several best-selling anthology series, I wanted to do something new. Having worked with a tremendous number of authors over the years, I decided to gather some of my favourites together and do an unthemed book. This book is the result of that idea. Inside the cover, you will find an array of styles covering a wealth of sub genres. I present you with, the best of indie horror.

Over 100K of new stories by:
Shaun Hutson
Tim Curran
Mark Lukens
Lee Mountford
John R. Little
Andrew Lennon
Calvin Demmer
J.C. Michael
David Owain Hughes
Lee Murray
Christina Bergling
Mark Cassell
Christopher Motz
Mike Duke
Kyle M. Scott
Steven Stacy
Lex Jones
Douglas Hackle
Nicola Lombardi

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Forgotten Ones: Drabbles of Myth and Legend (Eerie Drabbles of Fantasy and Horror) Mar 21, 2020

by Abiran Raveenthiran, Al Provance, Al-Hazred, Alice de Sampaio, Amber M. Simpson, Andra Dill, Andrew Anderson, Andy Leavy, Ann Wycoff, Arnie May, Brian Rosenberger, Bryan Dyke, C. Marry Hultman, Callum Pearce, Charles Reis, Charlotte O’Farrell, Chris Bannor, Chris Hewitt, Clint Foster, David A.F. Brown, DeBickel, Derek Dunn, Dickon Springate, Drew Starling, Elin Olausson, Elizabeth Nettleton, Emma K. Leadley, Faith Pierce, Fred Williamson, Gabriella Balcom, Galina Trefil, Hannah Hulbert, Heidi Ann Willits, Heinrich von Wolfcastle, Henry Herz, Holley Cornetto, Hunter LaCross, Jacek Wilkos, Jaclyn Fulscher, James Bates, Jen Chichester, Jennifer Winters, Jess Rhodes, Joe Scipione, Joel R. Hunt, Josh Herz, Joshua E. Borgmann, K. B. Elijah, K.R. Nox, K.T. Tate, Karen Heslop, Kase Glidewell, Kathleen Halecki, Kerry E.B. Black, Kevin J. Kennedy, Kim Plasket, Kimberly Rei, Laurence Sullivan, LP Hernandez, Mark Anthony Smith, Mark Kodama, Matt Lucas, Matthew A Clarke, Melody Grace, Michael D. Nadeau, Michelle River, N.M. Brown, Nerisha Kemraj, Nick Moore, Noa Covo, Paddy Armstrong, Patricia Elliott, Paul Benkendorfer, Regina Kenney, Robin Braid, Ron Davis, Russell Smeaton, Ryan Rosenberry, S. C. Morgan, Sandy Butchers, Sarah Matthews, Sean Jones, Sheldon Woodbury, Stacey Jaine McIntosh, Steve Stred, T.J. Lea, Thomas Wake, Timothy Friesenhahn, Tor-Anders Ulven, Wendy Cheairs, Willem V Much, Ximena Escobar, Yvonne Glasgow, Zoey Xolton, Alanna Robertson-Webb

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The battle is upon us, and the old gods are waking.

Tremble as you rediscover the darkness that came before, the darkness that could eat the world. Within these pages gods of fable, creatures of lore, and ancient rituals have been brought back to life in over two hundred drabbles of exactly one hundred words each.

Delve into the madness created by award-winning horror and fiction authors from around the world. We dare you to remember the fear of the unknown, and to dive headfirst into ancient mysteries.

The old gods have awoken, and with them lose chaos will reign again.

Featuring Authors:
Abiran Raveenthiran
Al Provance
Al-Hazred
Alanna Robertson-Webb
Alice de Sampaio
Amber M. Simpson
Andra Dill
Andrew Anderson
Andy Leavy
Ann Wycoff
Arnie May
Brian Rosenberger
Bryan Dyke
C. Marry Hultman
Callum Pearce
Charles Reis
Charlotte O’Farrell
Chris Bannor
Chris Hewitt
Clint Foster
David A.F. Brown
DeBickel
Derek Dunn
Dickon Springate
Drew Starling
Elin Olausson
Elizabeth Nettleton
Emma K. Leadley
Faith Pierce
Fred Williamson
Gabriella Balcom
Galina Trefil
Hannah Hulbert
Heidi Ann Willits
Heinrich von Wolfcastle
Henry Herz
Holley Cornetto
Hunter LaCross
Jacek Wilkos
Jaclyn Fulscher
James Bates
Jen Chichester
Jennifer Winters
Jess Rhodes
Joe Scipione
Joel R. Hunt
Josh Herz
Joshua E. Borgmann
K. B. Elijah
K.R. Nox
K.T. Tate
Karen Heslop
Kase Glidewell
Kathleen Halecki
Kerry E.B. Black
Kevin J. Kennedy
Kim Plasket
Kimberly Rei
Laurence Sullivan
LP Hernandez
Mark Anthony Smith
Mark Kodama
Matt Lucas
Matthew A Clarke
Melody Grace
Michael D. Nadeau
Michelle River
N.M. Brown
Nerisha Kemraj
Nick Moore
Noa Covo
Paddy Armstrong
Patricia Elliott
Paul Benkendorfer
Regina Kenney
Robin Braid
Ron Davis
Russell Smeaton
Ryan Rosenberry
S. C. Morgan
Sandy Butchers
Sarah Matthews
Sean P. Chatterton
Sheldon Woodbury
Stacey Jaine McIntosh
Steve Stred
T.J. Lea
Thomas Wake
Timothy Friesenhahn
Tor-Anders Ulven
Wendy Cheairs
Willem V Much
Ximena Escobar
Yvonne Glasgow
Zoey Xolton

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ABC’s of Terror (ABC's of Terror Book 1) Jun 29, 2020

by Dawn Shea, Chris Miller, Trisha McKee, M. Ennenbach, Kevin Kennedy, Mike Duke, Sean McDonough, Nicholas Catron, Mark Deloy, Patrick Harrison

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That bump in the night. The thing in your closet. A scratching under your bed. Those urban legends you heard around a campfire. Between these pages are twenty-six terrifying tales of things that make you shiver in the dark. Twenty-four authors have come together to share with you what makes them scream. Come on this journey, if you dare.

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The Horror Collection: Pumpkin Edition Sep 6, 2020

by Mark Lukens, J.C. Michael, Steven Stacy, Zoltán Komor, Kevin J. Kennedy

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Book eight in The Horror Collection series brings you stories by Mark Lukens, J.C. Michael, Steven Stacy & Zoltán Komor. Between these pages, you will find 4 brand new pumpkin themed stories by some of my favourite authors. Whether you need a Halloween treat or just a daily dose of horror, there is something between the covers for everyone.

Kevin J. Kennedy

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Holiday Horror Collection: (A Collection of Flash Fiction Anthologies) Oct 27, 2020

by Eleanor Merry, Cassandra Angler, Brian Scutt

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How will you celebrate the holidays?

Evil bunnies and a malicious Santa Claus. Sadistic leprechauns, and a solstice you won't forget. These pages are filled with over five-hundred tales of holiday terror, stories from dozens of authors that are sure to fright and delight.

The complete five-book holiday horror collection includes:

Dark X-Mas
Dark Valentine
Dark Solstice
Dark Celebration
Dark Halloween

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The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre Jan 1, 2020

by Joe Mynhardt, Bret McCormick, John Palisano, Lisa Morton, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephanie M Wytovich, Jasper Bark, Ben Eads, Tim Waggoner, Ramsey Campbell

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"THE MOST DEFINITIVE GUIDE INTO THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BEING A HORROR WRITER SINCE STEPHEN KING'S 'ON WRITING'…"

We have assembled some of the very best in the business from whom you can learn so much about the craft of horror writing: Bram Stoker Award© winners, bestselling authors, a President of the Horror Writers' Association, and myriad contemporary horror authors of distinction.

The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft.

Plus... perceptive interviews to provide an intimate peek into the psyche of the horror author and the challenges they work through to bring their nefarious ideas to the page.

And, as if that – and so much more – was not enough, we have for your delectation Ramsey Campbell's beautifully insightful analysis of the tales of HP Lovecraft.

Featuring:
Ramsey Campbell, John Palisano, Chad Lutzke, Lisa Morton,
Kenneth W. Cain, Kevin J. Kennedy, Monique Snyman, Scott Nicholson,
Lucy A. Snyder, Richard Thomas, Gene O'Neill, Jess Landry, Luke Walker, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Marie O'Regan, Armand Rosamilia, Kevin Lucia,
Ben Eads, Kelli Owen, Jasper Bark, and Bret McCormick

And interviews with:
Steve Rasnic Tem, Stephen Graham Jones, David Owain Hughes,
Tim Waggoner, and Mort Castle

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100 Word Horrors: An Anthology of Horror Drabbles (100 Word Horror Collection Book 1) Jan 28, 2018

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Amy Cross, William F. Nolan, Lisa Morton, Gord Rollo, Michael A. Arnzen, Mark Lukens, Richard Chizmar, Rick Gualtieri, Jeff Strand, Mathew Brockmeyer

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Praise for the book:

"A collection of terse, eerie, and delightful little creepers, each one like a swift uppercut to the solar plexus, proving that dynamite truly does come in small packages!"
--Ronald Malfi, author of Bone White

"Wow! With the amazing talent involved in this anthology, it's no wonder 100 Word Horrors is such a powerful gut-punch of horror!"
--Joe Mynhardt, Crystal Lake Publishing

“A delicious collection of tiny tales of horror."
--Kelley Armstrong, author of Bitten

"Each and every story will get you there, with a scare, in seconds. A terrific read for those who like their horror fast, sharp and brutal… like a good stabbing. Highly recommended!”

--Steve Gerlach, author of Rage

“Horror often is best served by the short form, and with 100 Word Horrors, you get the shortest of the short! This is a bag of Horror Candy that will make you cringe, reread, smile and savor, one twisted wrapper at a time.”

--John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sacrificing Virgins

Synopsis:

A drabble is a short form of fiction that is exactly 100 words long (not including the title).

Kevin J. Kennedy, has once again brought together the best of the horror world to bring you an anthology that is packed with creepy tales.

Between these pages you will find over one hundred drabbles, written by a wealth of talented authors. From the best indie horror authors to Bram Stoker award winners and Amazon top sellers. We have monsters, mayhem and madness. Come join us.

Edited by Brandy Yassa

Full author line up:
A.J. Brown
Adriaan Brae
Alex Laybourne
Amy Cross
Antonio Simon, Jr
Becky Narron
Billy Chizmar
Billy San Juan
Brandy Yassa
Briana Robertson
C.M. Saunders
C.S. Anderson
Chad Lutzke
Christina Bergling
Christopher Motz
Christopher Motz
Craig Saunders
David Owain Hughes
Derek Shupert
Donelle Pardee Whiting
Duncan P. Bradshaw
Elizabeth Cash
Ellen A. Easton
Eric J. Guignard
Georgia Lennon
Gord Rollo
Howard Carlyle
Ike Hamill
James H. Longmore
James Matthew Buyers
James McCulloch
Jason M. Light
Jeff Strand
Jessica Gomez
John Dover
Kevin J. Kennedy
Lee McGeorge
Lee Mountford
Lisa Morton
Lisa Vasquez
Mark Cassell
Mark Fleming
Mark Lukens
Mark Lumby
Matt Hickman
Megan Ince
Michael A. Arnzen
Michael Bray
Michael Paul Gonzalez
Mike Duke
Nicholas Diak
Norbert Gora
P. Mattern
P.J. Blakey-Novis
Peter Oliver Wonder
Pippa Bailey
Rebecca Brae
Rhys Hughes
Richard Chizmar
Billy Chizmar
Rick Gualtieri
Robert W. Easton
Sara Tantlinger
Stefan Lear
Suzanne Fox
Theresa Jacobs
Valerie Lioudis
Valerie Lioudis
Weston Kincade
William F. Nolan

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How will you celebrate the holidays?

Evil bunnies and a malicious Santa Claus. Sadistic leprechauns, and a solstice you won't forget. These pages are filled with over five-hundred tales of holiday terror, stories from dozens of authors that are sure to fright and delight.

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