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Joseph Kenyon

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Butler, PA, The United States

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Joseph Kenyon has published numerous short stories and poems in literary magazines and anthologies over the past twenty years. At the same time, he has taught writing at community colleges in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Currently, he is on the English faculty of the Community College of Philadelphia. All The Living And The Dead is his first novel. A second novel, not a sequel, is anticipated for release in Fall 2018.

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Joseph Kenyon I'm always working on several things at once. I have a second novel that's fully drafted, but I let a manuscript sit for a while before pulling it out…moreI'm always working on several things at once. I have a second novel that's fully drafted, but I let a manuscript sit for a while before pulling it out and seeing if it's really ready That's usually when the real work begins. In the meantime, I am making notes and getting ready to start a third novel and I have a couple of short story ideas. No new poetry planned yet, but one of those can pop up at any time. Finally, I'm committed to my blog -- 2 posts a month -- which you can read at josephkenyonlit.com(less)

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Joseph Kenyon Writing has always been more about curiosity than inspiration. When a character or a scene comes to mind, I want to find out more about that person or…moreWriting has always been more about curiosity than inspiration. When a character or a scene comes to mind, I want to find out more about that person or situation. I want to follow it to the end, whether it be a poem, a short story, or a novel.(less)

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The question I get most often when people hear that I have a novel coming out is "What's it about?" The second most-asked question is "What made you write about that?" or "How did you come up with that story?" People are interested in back stories. So, here is the back story to All The Living And The Dead.

In short, the book was a long time in the making.

I conceived of the idea in 1989 when I wa Read more of this blog post »

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Published on April 13, 2016 12:54

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“Writers are influenced by their upbringing and experiences. But they are also influenced by the writings of others, the major historical events of their times and the great public and literary figures to whom they are exposed.”
― Joseph Kenyon

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“There’s a fine line between appropriate and inappropriate, but it better be a strong, clear line.' As a teacher, I took that advice to heart. As a writer, I asked, “'But what happens if the line isn’t strong or clear?”
― Joseph Kenyon

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“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm”
― Winston Churchill

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