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June 2010


About this author

I tire of writing these things in the third person. So. I write fiction, apparently mostly YA. I didn't know this, but like Stephen King says, writers are the last ones to know what it is they've written. My first novel,Sleepwalk Society is the story of four college age friends coming of age post 9/11, stumbling through friendships and love, trying desperately not to screw themselves over. My next two, Anna Dressed in Blood and Girl of Nightmares are teen horror. My short fiction can be found online in numerous places.

But enough about that. When I am not writing or reading, you can generally find me sitting around wondering what the hell I'm going to do with my life. That, or being a gastronome, plotting a new recipe. Perhaps on a run or hi...more


When I opened this giveaway a few weeks ago, I didn't think I'd get any mega entries. I hoped for a few, because I love to see people's creativity, and I'm just a jerk who likes to be entertained. But I've gotten more than a few. Several pieces of excellent have flown to my inbox, and they range from the funny to the bloody, to the gorgeous and in-between.

I've also enjoyed your random facts. He... read more »
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Published on May 15, 2012 11:00 • 165 views
Average rating: 4.05 · 8,209 ratings · 2,038 reviews · 4 distinct works
Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna...
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 8,035 ratings — published 2011 — 13 editions
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Girl of Nightmares (Anna, #2)
4.64 of 5 stars 4.64 avg rating — 143 ratings — expected publication 2012 — 6 editions
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Sleepwalk Society
4.43 of 5 stars 4.43 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
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Antigoddess (Antigoddess, #1)
4.89 of 5 stars 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — expected publication 2013
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Anna Dressed in Blood Girl of Nightmares
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4.046894181193224 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 8,146 ratings
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Upcoming Events

Klindt's Got Books? YA Event
Author appearance, June 02, 2012 11:00AM
Klindt's Books, 315 East 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR, US

http://www.klindtsbooks.com/calendar_events/283-klindt-s-young-adul...
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The Drowning Girl
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Kendare Blake is now friends with Lisa Dess
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Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
" Kendare--please do a book 3! "
Kendare Blake said "yes" to attending the event: Klindt's Got Books? YA Event
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date: June 02, 2012 11:00AM
location: Klindt's Books, 315 East 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR, The United States
description: Klindt's is excited to host its 2nd Annual Got Books Event for Young Adults. Be sure to mark your calendars, as this event will be packed with fantastic authors to visit with, wonderful books and great giveaways.

The amazing line-up of authors includes, Cat Patrick, Gregg Olsen, Colleen Houck, M.T. Anderson, Kendare Blake, Inara Scott, Jen Violi, Katie Kacvinsky, Lissa Price, Cynthia Hand, Bree Despain and Brodi Ashton.

Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
" The following book has been found in an abandoned, run-down house along with a body, a pen, and a worn and tattered copy of Girl of Nightmares. The walls have many words and phrases written in blood. It's contents provide the only clues to the

even... "
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Kendare Blake gave 5 of 5 stars false to:
Last Rite by Lisa Desrochers
Last Rite (Personal Demons, #3)
by Lisa Desrochers (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2012
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Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers
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First Day on Earth by Cecil Castellucci
First Day on Earth
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Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
" Dear Kendare,

In the words of my awesome co-blogger, Kat:

You saucy, saucy minx.

You knew exactly what you were doing here, didn't you? I'd bitched, moaned, and complained about Anna Dressed in Blood. I gave it 2.5 stars. I asked for more. You read... "
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"Cillian wrote: "Is it creepy? You reckon for me?"

I reckon all of Kiernan's books for everyone. I just started this one.
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Kendare Blake is currently reading:
The Drowning Girl by Caitlín R. Kiernan
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More of Kendare's books…
“You fuck - you ate my cat!”
Kendare Blake, Anna Dressed in Blood

“But hey, at least we’ll have this strange story to tell, love and death and blood and daddy-issues. And holy crap, I’m a psychiatrist’s wet dream.”
Kendare Blake, Anna Dressed in Blood

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message 18: by Naomi

Naomi Thanks for the friendship, Kendare!


message 17: by Lidush

Lidush Hi Kendare! Thanks for friending :)


Savannah Kendare, thank you for the friendship.


message 15: by Janhvi

Janhvi Hey Kendare!
I just finished reading Anna Dressed In Blood and I completely fell in love with Cas and Anna :)
How many books are you planning to write for them?I really hope we get to see more of Cas :)


message 14: by Hylary

Hylary Locsin Well deserved! I'm a librarian and recommend your book constantly!

Kendare wrote: "Hylary wrote: "I chose "Anna Dressed in Blood" as best horror novel of 2011! http://libraryladyhylary.blogspot.com..."

Wow! Thank you! What a grea..."



message 13: by Kendare

Kendare Blake Hylary wrote: "I chose "Anna Dressed in Blood" as best horror novel of 2011! http://libraryladyhylary.blogspot.com..."

Wow! Thank you! What a great list :)


message 12: by Hylary

Hylary Locsin I chose "Anna Dressed in Blood" as best horror novel of 2011! http://libraryladyhylary.blogspot.com...


message 11: by Kendare

Kendare Blake Emily wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friendship. Your book looks really good I can't wait to read it. (:

p.s. I like your profile picture. :P"


Thanks, Emily! I hope you enjoy the read.


message 10: by Emily (last edited Dec 07, 2011 01:49pm)

Emily Thank you for accepting my friendship. Your book looks really good I can't wait to read it. (:

p.s. I like your profile picture. :P


Kendare Blake Terra wrote: "Just finished Anna Dressed in Blood. One hell of a ghost story and my favorite this year so far!! I can't wait for the next book!"

I am SO glad! Thank you for telling me!! Hope you enjoy Girl of Nightmares...should know when it's coming out pretty soon.


message 8: by Terra

Terra Just finished Anna Dressed in Blood. One hell of a ghost story and my favorite this year so far!! I can't wait for the next book!


Kendare Blake Lena wrote: "Thank you for the friendship. I really loved and enjoyed Anna Dressed in Blood. Cas, Anna, Carmel, and Thomas were awesome characters! I can't wait for the second book! :)"

I'm so glad you liked them! I just wrapped up edits on GIRL OF NIGHTMARES and I miss them already :(


message 6: by Lena

Lena Xiong Thank you for the friendship. I really loved and enjoyed Anna Dressed in Blood. Cas, Anna, Carmel, and Thomas were awesome characters! I can't wait for the second book! :)


Kendare Blake Vone wrote: "Hi Kendare,

Thanks for the friendship. I'm excited about reading your upcoming novel, Anna Dressed in Blood."


Thanks, Vone! I hope you like it.


message 4: by Vone

Vone Savan Hi Kendare,

Thanks for the friendship. I'm excited about reading your upcoming novel, Anna Dressed in Blood.


Kendare Blake Alexis wrote: "Brooke is letting me borrow Anna! Thank gosh because I was about to have to kill somebody for it! jk haha, but I'm really really excited!!! XD"

Cool! After all the anticipation, I hope it lives up to the test :) I'm sort of...biting my nails over here.


Kendare Blake Sangria3 wrote: "Thanks for your friendship, Kendare!
I love everything about your book - the cover, the story, and even the title! Ah! I wish it were out already so I could read it! :D"


Thanks, Sangria! I really hope you like it.


Sangria3 Thanks for your friendship, Kendare!
I love everything about your book - the cover, the story, and even the title! Ah! I wish it were out already so I could read it! :D


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