B.J. Kurtz

more photos (3)

year in books

B.J. Kurtz’s Followers (26)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Alicia ...
844 books | 99 friends

Sara Burr
493 books | 3,862 friends

Laura
1,618 books | 213 friends

Kelly M...
604 books | 1,330 friends

Elisa B...
202 books | 63 friends

Kristy ...
111 books | 56 friends

Mark Noce
1,824 books | 5,040 friends

Deanna ...
862 books | 1,282 friends

More friends…

B.J. Kurtz

Goodreads Author


Born
in The United States
Website

Genre

Influences

Member Since
March 2011


BJ Kurtz has called southern Arizona home for her entire life. She fell in love with the area and wishes to call no other place home. She has been writing fiction since middle school, but as a youth she wrote a sports column for the Herald as well as developing an edition of the Cochise College magazine, The Mirage.

She wrote her first full-length fantasy novel when she was a sophomore in high school, which would later turn into the first novel in her successful Atlantis series. BJ prides herself on writing stories that question the power of human relationships while entertaining readers with the essence of paranormal and fantasy plots.

Her New Age novels are enjoyed by many types of readers of many different ages who are looking for charac
...more

To ask B.J. Kurtz questions, please sign up.

Popular Answered Questions

B.J. Kurtz I walk away. I watch a movie, read a book, catch up on my scrapbooking. Sometimes that will work. If it doesn't, talk it over with those closest with …moreI walk away. I watch a movie, read a book, catch up on my scrapbooking. Sometimes that will work. If it doesn't, talk it over with those closest with me. Typically my block comes from a problem I'm having with the plot...even if I am unaware of the issue.(less)
B.J. Kurtz Creating! I love creating worlds and characters. I typically am not nice to my characters, but I love pushing the limits of story and seeing what deve…moreCreating! I love creating worlds and characters. I typically am not nice to my characters, but I love pushing the limits of story and seeing what develops.(less)
Average rating: 4.2 · 20 ratings · 7 reviews · 6 distinct works
Atlantis Cursed (Atlantis, #1)

4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Lord of Nightmares

4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Challenging Fate

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Artemis Survived (Atlantis,...

3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Shattering Boundaries

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating2 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Zeus Defended (Atlantis, #2)

liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014 — 3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by B.J. Kurtz…

A Journal Entry by Hermes, Servant of Clieto

The Committee fell a year ago and yet I still feel weird about not attending their weekly meetings. Don’t get me wrong. They were the most obnoxious bunch. They stood on principles and standards so high, no one could achieve it…not even them. They caused me such grief. I spent most of my time running around the world trying to deliver messages they deemed important. Most tended to follow along the Read more of this blog post »
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on September 11, 2014 10:29
Atlantis Cursed Zeus Defended Artemis Survived
(3 books)
by
4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings

The Four Winds
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
by Kristin Hannah (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
Without Fail
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
by Lee Child (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 
Fourth Wing
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
by Rebecca Yarros (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

B.J.’s Recent Updates

B.J. Kurtz finished reading
The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver
The Goodbye Man
by Jeffery Deaver (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver
The Goodbye Man
by Jeffery Deaver (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
Without Fail by Lee Child
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz finished reading
Triptych by Karin Slaughter
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
Triptych by Karin Slaughter
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz finished reading
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz finished reading
Mean Ghosts by Danielle Garrett
Rate this book
Clear rating
B.J. Kurtz is currently reading
Mean Ghosts by Danielle Garrett
Rate this book
Clear rating
More of B.J.'s books…
Quotes by B.J. Kurtz  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“Keep track of your soul, Madison. Never compromise. Or you'll live the rest of your life regretting it--until it consumes you.”
B.J. Kurtz, The Lord of Nightmares

“I will not let you die for a king you hate while fighting for a reason you do not support. I've already lost two men I loved. Don' make me lose another.”
B.J. Kurtz, The Curse Of Atlantis

“I cannot live without books.”
Thomas Jefferson

“Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
H. Jackson Brown Jr.

“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.”
Thomas Jefferson

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
Albert Einstein

30109 Happily Ever After Cafe — 3394 members — last activity 15 hours, 7 min ago
- Click to go to challenge. We’re on . Where we put our “Over in a Flash” images.
37092 Writers and Readers — 3107 members — last activity Feb 22, 2026 01:13PM
A group for writers and readers to meet and discuss books and the writing process. The group allows promotion of books, but please post in the designa ...more
33583 Grace Filled Fiction Spotlight — 276 members — last activity Dec 11, 2024 04:57PM
Motto: Expanding the tent pegs of Christian fiction Formerly the Grace Awards GRACE AWARDS is changing with the times. It’s evolving into the GRACE ...more
36261 Fantastic Fantasy and Science Fiction — 377 members — last activity Sep 22, 2018 07:23AM
This group is for those who enjoy a great fantasy/science fiction journey. Be it stand alone or series, let's discuss your likes and dislikes. I am us ...more
57079 Authors Lounge — 1049 members — last activity Jul 26, 2025 08:57AM
A place for authors to exchange ideas and share information on Goodreads. Or otherwise, unwind, relax and meet other authors. This is our place where ...more
26989 Goodreads Authors/Readers — 56137 members — last activity 5 hours, 26 min ago
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
742 Christian Fiction Devourers — 10151 members — last activity 32 minutes ago
Follow us on: Facebook Pinterest Keeping romance, history, humor, mystery, love, intrigue, and passion interesting, fun, and clean for all Christians ...more
73841 Q&A with Steve Poling — 46 members — last activity Aug 17, 2012 06:27PM
...July 16, 2012 to August 16, 2012...
99986 Modern Good Reads — 6780 members — last activity Feb 23, 2026 08:27PM
Modern Good Reads connects readers with books, authors, & challenges. We want to chat, inform, & provide events & discussions, a home for readers and ...more
77447 Virtual Writers — 2342 members — last activity Jan 21, 2026 06:29AM
Helping readers and writers connect. Virtual Writers is a popular online writers’ community committed to showcasing established and emerging writers ...more
More of B.J.’s groups…
Comments (showing 1-2)    post a comment »
dateDown arrow    newest »

message 2: by B.J.

B.J. Kurtz Caitie wrote: "Any hope for curse of atlantis getting on audiobook sometime in the future?"

I know amazon provides that service, but that probably won't be for a while. :(


message 1: by Caitie (last edited Jan 24, 2014 09:53PM)

Caitie Any hope for curse of atlantis getting on audiobook sometime in the future?


back to top