Kay Kenyon is an accomplished American author, well-known for her contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres. She has written over fifteen novels, including the critically acclaimed Entire and The Rose Quartet. Her writing career took off with the publication of her first novel, The Seeds of Time, in 1997. Since then, she has been a prolific writer, earning nominations for several prestigious awards and claiming some of them. These include the John W. Campbell Award, the Endeavour Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award. Her short stories have been featured in numerous magazines, anthologies, and best collections.
Kenyon is not only a successful author but also a dedicated mentor to aspiring writers. She is the founder of Write on the River, an organization aimed at inspiring and supporting writers on their path to publication. Balancing her time between writing and her commitment to Write on the River, Kenyon divides her time between South California, where she draws inspiration for her novels, and Wenatchee, Washington, where she actively engages with the Write on the River community.
In addition to her previous work, Kenyon has recently been working on a new high fantasy series, The Arisen Worlds quartet. The series, which includes Stranger in the Twisted Realm, The Girl Who Fell Into Myth, Servant of the Lost Power, and Keeper of the Mythos Gate, is set in a world of myth, multiple realms, and the crossings that connect them. The first book in the series, The Girl Who Fell Into Myth, is currently on sale, with the third book, Servant of the Lost Power, available for pre-order and set for release on February 20, 2024. The fourth and final book in the series is coming soon. Kenyon's work has been highly praised, with Louisa Morgan, author of The Great Witch of Brittany, calling it "a story of powers and magic on a grand scale. A series to treasure."
Kenyon's previous fantasy series, The Dark Talents, has been optioned for film. The series includes At the Table of Wolves, Serpent in the Heather, and Nest of the Monarch. In addition to these, Kenyon has written other fantasy novels such as A Thousand Perfect Things and Queen of the Deep. She has also authored several science fiction novels, including The Seeds of Time, Tropic of Creation, Rift, Maximum Ice, and The Braided World. Her science fiction short story collections include Dystopia: Seven Dark and Hopeful Tales and Worlds Near and Far. Kenyon's work has been shortlisted for the Philip K. Dick award, the John W. Campbell Memorial award, and the American Library Reading List award. She invites readers to join her newsletter for updates on her upcoming releases, price discounts, and reader perks. She can also be found on Goodreads.