Tim Kane's Blog

This idea of a STEM influenced fiction is something very new to me. When I was at the Southern California writers’ conference, the agent I was talking to said my manuscript fell into this category and I had to ask: what category is that? As a science and math teacher, I love mathematics and the […]

The post STEMinist YA first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

The legend of El Coco has its roots in numerous Spanish-speaking countries. Millions of children across the globe encounter the tale of El Coco in their bedtime stories. What are the mysteries surrounding the El Coco legend? And what exactly do they have to do with an evil coconut?

The post El Coco and the Legend of the Evil Coconut first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

How would a zombie lift weights? Would they lift deadweight?​

The post Deadweight first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

The cloak of night descends and the human skin slips away, falling into a heap on the floor. What remains is a radiant orb of blue light. This is the Asema, a vampire native to the northern stretches of South America. The corpse light vampire, also known as a ball vampire, invades homes, driving by its insatiable thirst for blood.

The post Asema – The Corpse Light Vampire first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

Do you ever get the feeling your are being stalked? Maybe you aren’t eating a balanced diet.​

The post Being Stalked first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

Ride the soul train into the afterlife? Do you have a first class ticket or will you ride economy? Beware the stops along the way. If you get off at the wrong station, you’ll be doomed for all eternity. ​

The post Soul Train first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

The myth of La Siguanaba is closely linked withMayan heritage — a haunting portrait of a beautiful woman in a white dress who emerges at night, beckoning to unsuspecting travelers or those who have transgressed societal norms. Passed down through generations, this legend bears the unique imprints of various cultures that have woven their distinct elements into its narrative. But who is La Siguanaba?

The post La Siguanaba: The Horse Faced Woman first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

Are you a History Buff? Do you work out with copies of the Iliad? Do you do WWII reps to strengthen your social studies muscles?​

The post Are You a History Buff? first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

One boogeyman stands taller than all the rest—the towering Mètminwi. This mysterious Haitian boogeyman, rumored to be a colossal two stories in height, haunts the nocturnal streets, where tales of his appearance vary from incredibly long-legged to a giant with stilt-like limbs and arms.

The post Mètminwi: The Haitian Boogeyman first appeared on Tim Kane Books.

Exactly what do you have under there? People say to keep it under your hat…but what if “it” gets loose?​

The post Keep It Under Your Hat first appeared on Tim Kane Books.