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Jonathan Kieran

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Kirkus-acclaimed author Jonathan Kieran is a writer and illustrator with a passion for world travel and ancient history—and an occasionally bewildered grasp of the present. He lives in a rustic house in the woodlands not far from Big Sur, California, where he awaits the future confidently with plenty of firewood, a new cat named Beezley, mercurial internet access, a magical footbridge (troll-infested and everything), and a reasonable supply of Cabernet Sauvignon. There also appears to be a significant Pinot Noir backup; viticultural shortages are not to be countenanced.

Jonathan’s interests are eclectic. He is as likely to regale you with an account of his latest misadventures in the Midi-Pyrénées as he is to ask if you happen to have any sp
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Jonathan Kieran On their wedding night, Jason discovered a level of passion he had never thought possible with Kara, who had lifted him beyond the parameters of mere …moreOn their wedding night, Jason discovered a level of passion he had never thought possible with Kara, who had lifted him beyond the parameters of mere sexual congress into a realm that seemed to exceed all mortal comprehension.

But when he awoke the next morning gagged, chained to the bed, and anesthetized from the chest down to see Kara gnawing at a purplish coil of his upper intestine pulled from a small incision above the groin, he knew the marriage had probably been a mistake.(less)
Jonathan Kieran The smartest, safest answer to this question would be: “I’d enter Tolkien’s LOTR world and live life as a well-fed, constantly napping, pub-frequentin…moreThe smartest, safest answer to this question would be: “I’d enter Tolkien’s LOTR world and live life as a well-fed, constantly napping, pub-frequenting hobbit, untainted by the madness of the wider world.”

But the honest answer is: “I’d enter the world of Tolkien’s ‘The Silmarillion’ and hang around Arda as a forest-oriented Maia ... until I got the itch to fly off to Middle Earth and explore kingdom-ruling opportunities.” 😁(less)
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye: BIG NEWS On Parade

I have been hinting at big news on the horizon for some time and the news doesn’t get any bigger than this: in addition to the publication of my dark fable, THE WEDNESDAY BOX, I have also launched a brand new series of fantasy novellas called The ShadowPyx Short Tale Collection. The first book in this ongoing series is called Frighthouse Keepers, and is today officially released unto the inhab

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The Wednesday Box by Jonathan Kieran
" I LOVED this! The illustrations are incredible and I loved the pacing and writing style. The world building in this is masterfully done and draws you in. This is an awesome story that I would HIGHLY recommend! Special Thank You to Jonathan Kieran, X" Read more of this review »
The Wednesday Box by Jonathan Kieran
"This book is plugged as perfect for lovers of Coraline, and as that’s a favourite of mine, I was excited to read it. Was I disappointed? No. It’s a really good story with engaging characters and a mood of menace and darkness all the way through. But " Read more of this review »
The Wednesday Box by Jonathan Kieran
"What an interestingly haunting story. I have to give it a solid 4* for keeping my attention and highlighting the terror an 11 year old can go through when the world around them feels dangerous and uncertain. It's a YA story which I think is suitable " Read more of this review »
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“Libations are for the gods. Cocktails are for mere mortals.”
Jonathan Kieran, Rowan Blaize and the Hand of Djin Rummy

“I'm a kindhearted but highly competitive pragmatist. When I seek to win something, I always make certain it's never at the expense of anything more serious than the inadequate efforts of others.”
Jonathan Kieran

“It was waiting. Waiting for all the world to arrive, as if all the world had been expected to arrive.”
Jonathan Kieran, Wistwood

“Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.”
Terry Pratchett, Jingo

“Libations are for the gods. Cocktails are for mere mortals.”
Jonathan Kieran, Rowan Blaize and the Hand of Djin Rummy

“Real children do not go hoppity skip unless they are on drugs.”
Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

“People think dreams aren't real just because they aren't made of matter, of particles. Dreams are real. But they are made of viewpoints, of images, of memories and puns and lost hopes.”
Neil Gaiman

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
Dr. Seuss

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Wildbriar Hi Jonathan, thanks for the request! Also, that was by far the best answer to my question that I've ever had - you really put the effort in and pondered the philosophical ramifications of raisinhood ;-)


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