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Kenneth McKinley

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Born
in Coldwater, MI, The United States
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Kenneth McKinley was born and raised in the small town of Bronson, Michigan. He grew up in the time of heavy metal mix tapes, VCRs, and library cards. Ever since that magical moment when he wandered into the adult horror section of the public library at the age of 11, he has always dreamed of being a writer. With his critically acclaimed debut, “The Glimmer Girls,” in the ghost story anthology, Midnight in the Graveyard, he could finally realize his dream.

Kenneth graduated from Ohio State University and owns Silver Shamrock Publishing. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Independent Book Publishers Association. He resides in Michigan with his wife, Kathy, and their children. Kenneth is currently working on his next nove
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Average rating: 3.92 · 765 ratings · 155 reviews · 2 distinct works
Midnight in the Graveyard

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message 6: by Tober

Tober Charles Hi Ken

Greetings from London. The internet can be a wonderful thing.

In case you might be interested i have a giveaway running on one of my books, link below.

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/e747b56...

This one is more of a straight thriller than horror so no worries if it's not your cup of tea.

(Answer is 100)

Have an awesome day.


Ninetailedkat Hi Ken,

Thanks for the friend request.

Kathy


message 4: by Red

Red Lace Reviews Hi Ken. Thanks for the friend request!

Happy new year to you. :)


Annerlee Thanks for the friend request Ken. : )


Jonathan Echevarria How did you like Swan Song?


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Thanks for the friend invite!


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