Love And Hate In The Time Of Covid: Selected Nonfiction: 2015 - 2022

by Brian Keene

Bram Stoker Award winner and World Horror Grandmaster Brian Keene has long been celebrated for his novels, stories, and comic books, but readers know that some of his best works are his nonfiction. Now he’s back with an all-new collection of essays, articles, and observations spanning a dark time in world history – 2015 to 2022. Keene turns his focus, wit, earnestness, and insight to global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the U.S. presidential elections, changes in publishing and horror fiction, societal movements and pop culture moments, the loss of friends, and, as always, himself. And as civilization seems to obliviously hurtle toward certain doom all around him, Keene struggles to make sense of it for both himself – and his readers. Does anyone get a happy ending, or are we all truly doomed? How do we process and express… LOVE AND HATE IN THE TIME OF COVID?

329 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2024

About the author

BRIAN KEENE writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. His 2003 novel, The Rising, is often credited (along with Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later film) with inspiring pop culture’s current interest in zombies. Keene’s novels have been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Italian, French, Taiwanese, and many more. In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as Doctor Who, Hellboy, Masters of the Universe, and Superman.

Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Fast Zombies Suck. Several more are in-development or under option. Keene also serves as Executive Producer for the independent film studio Drunken Tentacle Productions.

Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books.

Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine, and Rue Morgue Magazine. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror 2014 Grand Master Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. (home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber) for his outreach to U.S. troops serving both overseas and abroad. A prolific public speaker, Keene has delivered talks at conventions, college campuses, theaters, and inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, VA.

The father of two sons, Keene lives in rural Pennsylvania.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy Brain’s non fiction. It is honest and down to earth

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot and could relate to much of it. Such a scary thing trying to stay safe during the pandemic while many around us would not follow the protocols. I still avoid crowds and wear a mask when around people in stores etc. I have also received all the recommended shots and boosters, will continue to do so. I also attended 3 Scares That Care in Williamsburg before the pandemic and what that charity does to help is amazing and all the people who run it and the attendees made me feel like part of the family, I made many friends there.

[Brian Bowyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting Nonfiction from a True Master of Horror

This is a great collection, one of the best I've ever read. However, unlike most memoirs I've read, LOVE AND HATE IN THE TIME OF COVID is both time-specific and timeless simultaneously. Filled with wisdom, advice, humor, survival tips, luminous insights, and so much more, nonfiction gets no better than this. Highest recommendation!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always enjoy Brian Keene's non-fiction. Mr. Keene and I are the same age, born a mere 11 days apart, so I relate to his way of thinking on so many levels. I love his insights on the business and history of horror.