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Author Spotlight Friday

A lovely little interview I was absolutely delighted to give. Thanks to Annie’s Book Stop of Worchester for asking.

A snippet:

For readers unfamiliar with your work, how would you describe what you write?  

“What I write? Everything. I have done humans and creatures, from serial killers to vampires to science gone awry. Ranging from horrific thrillers to psychological horror, with an occasional bloodbath. And while I thought I didn’t quite fit any one area, a colleague decidedly labeled my work while we were on a panel at a horror convention and called it “trauma horror,” which is a nice way to sum it up how I tend to make the reader feel uneasy, rather than scared or sickened.”

See the whole interview over here. And yes, by all means, if you have follow up questions, post them below!

New Release – The Headless Boy

The Headless Boy is available now! (in ebook, paperback, and hardcover — with autographed copies available *see bottom of post*)

Getting excellent reviews and scaring readers, this little ghost story is making waves…

“The Conjuring meets Poltergeist.”

“The Headless Boy now ranks among some of my favorites in [grief horror], alongside Pet Sematary and Remains.”

“Without a doubt, this is perhaps Kelli Owen’s best work to date.”

“There is an almost suffocating level of realism, that draws you to participation…”

What’s it about? Well…

 

Reeling from the loss of a child, Maggie finds her job at the local daycare unbearable and errands around town impossible. She knows every child, every single parent, and they’re all reminders of what she’s lost. Unable to heal, she sinks further into the grip of grief and depression.

Jake is a good guy, a great husband, and wants only the best for his broken wife. Therapy and medications aren’t helping, and a change of scenery makes perfect sense. A new home. A fresh start. He is nothing but patient, giving Maggie the space and emotional support needed to move on.

But once they’ve settled in, Maggie offers him an alternative. And though Jake doesn’t believe in ghosts, he plays along with the charade in the name of helping his wife. Until he discovers it’s not a game.

They are not alone.

As the subtle activity grows violent, Jake realizes the thing in their house has chosen Maggie as a surrogate mother, and it does not want a father figure. Jake and Maggie’s fresh start has become a battlefield, and he’s no longer sure which side his wife is on.

Does Jake have the strength to save them both?


Available now on Amazon and B&N, coming soon to other online and mortar retailers near you!

 

AUTOGRAPHED COPIES: 

For those looking for an autographed copy, I’ll be offering those as soon as I have them. Please use the form below to reserve yours, and I will contact you when they’re in hand. Thank you.

(if you’re looking for other books to add to this order, check out my Stay Home Book Sale)

Attention: I respond to this form within 24 hours, but apparently the response may go to your junk mail folder. If you don’t hear from me within 24 hours, check your junk mail. Thank you!

Live Reading of Wilted Lilies

Yes, there is a Kelli Owen youtube channel. I don’t do a lot with it, but there are two things on there right now… which is at least a start.

• Me reading the opening of Wilted Lilies. This was done as part of Celebrate Horror 2020 — a month-long birthday celebration for Sadie “Mother Horror,” the co-owner of Night Worms. Watch it here.

• and the full 7 hours of Corona Con — the one where writers, editors, publishers, reviewers, and fans of the horror community all came together to flip off the 2020, aka the year-without-a-con, and a virtual convention with readings, panels, and more. For info | Watch con

I created the thumbnail for the reading with the plan, or at least idea, of doing more readings. Are there any in particular you’d like to hear/see? Feel free to leave a comment here, or over there on youtube.

 

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