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https://www.authorkevinhoward.com/

15 feature-length screenplays and 2 television pilots that have placed in over 350 film festivals in 36 countries in 6 different genres. 8 completed novels, one of which is the silver medal winner from the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards. 4 screenplays have been finalists in Academy Award, BAFTA and Canadian Screen Awards qualifying events. Winner of the Vitruvian Award at the Da Vinci International Film Festival, writer of the year in Florence and Mumbai in 2020. Excellent coverage received from the Atlanta Screenplay Awards, the Chicago Screenplay Awards, the New York Screenplay Awards and the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and Screenplay Competition.

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Kevin J. Howard Right now I’m 50,000 words into my third Precipice novel, and I am incredibly happy with it. I’m also working on a new Sci-fi screenplay titled Delta …moreRight now I’m 50,000 words into my third Precipice novel, and I am incredibly happy with it. I’m also working on a new Sci-fi screenplay titled Delta City. I’m starting the outline for the fourth novel in my Precipice series as well.(less)
Kevin J. Howard Thankfully this is something I haven’t had to deal with. When I sit down to start writing, I look at a paragraph of outline, and I just let it flow. S…moreThankfully this is something I haven’t had to deal with. When I sit down to start writing, I look at a paragraph of outline, and I just let it flow. Sometimes it feels like I don’t even know what I’m writing until it happens. Out of nowhere a character will suddenly think of a story that came out of the clear blue. I know it sounds odd, but that’s just how it happens.(less)
Average rating: 4.17 · 144 ratings · 56 reviews · 4 distinct works
The Beginning (Precipice, #1)

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Faithful Shadow

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The Retrieval (Precipice, #2)

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Interview with The Hollywood Times!

Please click on my website below to read my recent interview with The Hollywood Times! I was interviewed for placing in 175 film festivals in 2020!!

https://www.authorkevinhoward.com/
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July SCIENCE FICTION: This first round poll decides which 2 books will go on to the second round of polls for our July 2014 SF Book-of-the-Month.

 
  19 votes, 18.3%

 
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  14 votes, 13.5%

 
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  8 votes, 7.7%

 
  7 votes, 6.7%

 
  6 votes, 5.8%

 
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  5 votes, 4.8%

 
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  3 votes, 2.9%

 
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message 34: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Great to meet you Helene. Faithful Shadow was a fun one to write. I used to work in the park. In fact I'm actually outlining my second Yellowstone novel right now.


message 33: by Helene

Helene Hi Kevin thanks for the friend invite :D
Loving the synopsis of Faithful Shadow.. have marked it to be read.. have to go looking for that one


message 32: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Cindy wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite!:D"

Hello Cindy. So nice to be friends on GR and it's great to meet you.


message 31: by Cindy

Cindy Thanks for the friendvite!:D


message 30: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Great to meet you, Georgina. Thanks for being a Goodreads friend. Hope you have a great week.


message 29: by Kevin

Kevin Howard It's finally here. Just in time for the end of the world, Precipice: The Beginning takes you through the terrifying events that threaten to destroy humanity. Available now on Kindle for the low price of $2.99. Please click on the link and visit Amazon to secure your copy today.

http://www.amazon.com/Precipice-The-B...


message 28: by Kevin

Kevin Howard I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to vote for my novel, Faithful Shadow. Because of all your efforts I have been named the Scariest Author of 2012. With this title I will also receive additional help in having Faithful Shadow converted into a screenplay and submitted to Hollywood. I am very honored to have such wonderful support.

http://selfpublishingnews.com/2012/11...


message 27: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Sarah **Loves Adrian Ivashkov** wrote: "Thank you for the friend request"

It's great to be connected. Thank you for accepting my invitation and I hope you have a great weekend


message 26: by Sarah

Sarah Thank you for the friend request


message 25: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Last time I will bug everyone to vote for this, but I am in the final top ten. After today they will crown the winner and I would really like it to be me. Please click on the link below and vote for Faithful Shadow, by Kevin J. Howard. Thank you so much: http://selfpublishingnews.com/2012/10...


message 24: by Kevin

Kevin Howard My novel cover is now on the Outskirts Press FB page for voting. My custom video is doing very well in the Halloween contest, but I’m hoping to have as many votes for my cover as well. Please visit Outskirts Press and vote for my cover so I can secure the Hollywood contest. Thank you all so much. http://www.facebook.com/OutskirtsPres...


message 23: by Kevis

Kevis Hendrickson Thanks for the friendship, Kevin.


message 22: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Faithful Shadow is Book of the Week on Angie's Diary. Please check it out: http://angiesdiary.com/bookoftheweek-...


message 21: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Tamara Rose wrote: "Hi Kevin from Puyallup; I'm from Kent ;) Good to meet ya! Thanks for your friendship...."

Hello Tamara from Kent. Always great to meet another person from the NW. I was in Kent two weeks ago visiting my sister. Thanks for accepting my invitation.


message 20: by Tamara

Tamara Rose Blodgett Hi Kevin from Puyallup; I'm from Kent ;) Good to meet ya! Thanks for your friendship....


message 19: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Cheryl wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Kevin."

Of course. It's always great to meet new people and talk about books and common interest.


message 18: by Cheryl

Cheryl Landmark Thanks for the friend request, Kevin.


message 17: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Very important! We only have until October 5th before voting is closed. Please log into Goodreads and visit the group Paranormal and Horror Lovers group to vote for Faithful Shadow to be October’s book of the month. If you are not a member it’s free to sign up and a great place to talk about books.

http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/72...


message 16: by Sarah

Sarah Hi Kevin, thank you for the friend request! (=


message 15: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Kimberly wrote: "Hi Kevin,
Thanks so much for the friend add! Your novel looks like it'll be a great read once I get my hands on a copy.
Cheers!
Kimberly"


I'm afraid this is a bias opinion, but I think it's a great read :) Thank you so much for accepting my invitation. This novel was a lot of fun to write and I look forward to hearing what you think of the novel. My next novel, Precipice, should be out in a few months.


Kimberly Hi Kevin,
Thanks so much for the friend add! Your novel looks like it'll be a great read once I get my hands on a copy.
Cheers!
Kimberly


message 13: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Please check out the book trailer for Faithful Shadow.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/9097570...


message 12: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Robert wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Kevin."

Anytime. Glad to make more friends with an interest in books


message 11: by Robert

Robert Thanks for the friend request, Kevin.


message 10: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Katrina (Kindred Dreamheart) wrote: "Thanks so much for friending me!"

Thank you for accepting my invitation. This is a great place for readers and writers to connect and share ideas. I must admit I don't get as much time to read as I'd like.


message 9: by Kat

Kat Thanks so much for friending me!


message 8: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Hoodie Lover Forever wrote: "Thanks for adding me as a friend Kevin"

Of course. Thank you for accepting my invitation.


Quantum Thief- Behind the Mask Thanks for adding me as a friend Kevin


message 6: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Shelleyrae wrote: "Thanks for the friend request.. I just reviewed Velocity by an Aussie screenwriter - you might want to check it out :)

Shelleyrae"


Sounds great, I'll definitely check it out. My novel, Faithful Shadow, is on my bookshelf. If you have a chance I'd love to hear what you think.


message 5: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Sounds great, I'll definitely check it out. My novel, Faithful Shadow, is on my bookshelf. If you have a chance I'd love to hear what you think.


Shelleyrae at Book'd Out Thanks for the friend request.. I just reviewed Velocity by an Aussie screenwriter - you might want to check it out :)

Shelleyrae


message 3: by Kevin

Kevin Howard Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

Anytime. Glad you accepted my invitation.


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


message 1: by Kevin

Kevin Howard A quick hello to all my friends. Faithful Shadow is up for September's book of the month in Paranormal & Horror Lovers group. To vote, please join the group and also check out the many great novels and members. A vote for Faithful Shadow would be great too.


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