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Kelley York

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Once upon a time, Kelley York was born in central California. And it's there she she still resides with her lovely wife, step-daughter, and an abundance of cats, while fantasizing about moving to England or Ireland. She has a fascination with bells and animals, is a lover of video games, Doctor Who, manga and anime, and likes to pretend she’s a decent photographer. Her life goal is to find a real unicorn. Or at least write about them.

Kelley is a sucker for dark fiction. She loves writing twisted characters, tragic happenings, and bittersweet endings that leave you wondering and crying. Character development takes center stage in her books because the bounds of a person's character and the workings of their mind are limitless.


A bit belated in the day. Thanks, school. But I wanted a chance to be able to share another friend's awesome cover reveal!!



Gretchen and her twin brother, Hank, were abandoned to a zombie horde when they were five years old. Intended to be a sacrifice by their zealot parents, they were instead rescued by The Company. Raised to become soldiers in the war against zombies, they now provide safe pa...
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Published on May 15, 2013 19:13 • 5 views
Average rating: 4.20 · 829 ratings · 337 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors
Hushed
4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 573 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Suicide Watch
4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 avg rating — 160 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
Hollowed (Half Light Saga, #1)
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 84 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions
Made of Stars
4.83 of 5 stars 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — expected publication 2013 — 3 editions

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A bit belated in the day. Thanks, school. But I wanted a chance to be able to share another friend's awesome cover reveal!!

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Hushed by Kelley York
" I haven't been able to stop thinking about this book since I finished reading it. It has twisted my insides up (in the way a good book should) and I have to say I find myself quite conflicted about the story and how I feel about it.

Hushed is the... "
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Hushed by Kelley York
" This was a little bit too psychotic but unexpectedly good. "
Hushed by Kelley York
" Since other reviewers have stated the brilliance of this book - ahem - I'm just gonna keep mine rather short.

I just...couldn't love the book more. It suited my tastes on every part - the story, so-far-from-perfect characters, the writing, the whol... "
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Deadline by Mira Grant
Enjoyed it, but a depressing lack of zombies and action in this one. Lots of build up for it, but then no delivery. Not sure what I think of our narrator for this book. I like him, but...his crazy talking-to-George-in-his-head thing and everyone just...more
Kelley York rated a book 5 of 5 stars
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Four Summers
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Lovely, hopeful, and sweet. The passing of time and watching love hang on throughout it makes for a beautiful love story.
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"I have no idea! I haven't read it yet. Just saw someone mentioning it on Tumblr and thought I'd give it a try. :) "
More of Kelley's books…
“Everyone’s had shit in their lives. Some people have it worse than others. But no one can turn you into a bad person, just like no one can turn you into a good one. We’re all dealt our hands in life, and how we choose to react is entirely up to us. That’s free will.”
Kelley York, Hushed

“Karma is a cruel mistress.”
Kelley York, Hushed

“I'm a lying liar who lies.”
Kelley York, Hollowed

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“Mama, Mama, help me get home
I'm out in the woods, I am out on my own.
I found me a werewolf, a nasty old mutt
It showed me its teeth and went straight for my gut.

Mama, Mama, help me get home
I'm out in the woods, I am out on my own.
I was stopped by a vampire, a rotting old wreck
It showed me its teeth and went straight for my neck.

Mama, Mama, put me to bed
I won't make it home, I'm already half-dead.
I met an Invalid, and fell for his art
He showed me his smile, and went straight for my heart.

-From "A Child's Walk Home," Nursery Rhymes and Folk Tales”
Lauren Oliver, Delirium

“Does it ever make you sad?"
"Does what?"
"The Sunset,"
"Sad? Nah, I think it's peaceful."
"Not to me. I've always found it depressing."
"How so?"
"I guess because it's the end. I hate endings."
"Not all endings are bad though. I think of sunsets more as a clean slate. Besides, they're beautiful... like you"
"Beautiful things never last.”
Steph Campbell, Grounding Quinn

“I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens.”
Woody Allen

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Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

“Everyone’s had shit in their lives. Some people have it worse than others. But no one can turn you into a bad person, just like no one can turn you into a good one. We’re all dealt our hands in life, and how we choose to react is entirely up to us. That’s free will.”
Kelley York, Hushed

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Kelley York Jennifer wrote: "Um, on another note... your stats say that you rated Summer Sisters as a 4. I hope you have a really, really good reason for this atrocity."

Don't be creepy.


Jennifer Um, on another note... your stats say that you rated Summer Sisters as a 4. I hope you have a really, really good reason for this atrocity.


Jennifer You're my wife. Think about that. o_o


Melody To The Harmony Thank you Kelley for accepting my friend request. I really loved your book - Hushed and today I started to read Hollowed, cannot wait till I will have more time to read it.


Kelley York Wigs wrote: "Hey guess what! Just ordered your book from Amazon in paperback, excited for it to get here! :D <3 <3"

WHOO!! I hope you enjoy it! :D Thank you so much!


message 5: by Wigs

Wigs Hey guess what! Just ordered your book from Amazon in paperback, excited for it to get here! :D <3 <3


Kelley York Thank you so much for both taking the time to read HUSHED, and for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Tana wrote: "Hi Kelley, I stayed up late because Hushed was so good I couldn't put it down. Thank you for the copy to review. I posted my reviews on goodreads and my blog and will start to recommend it to my ..."


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Tana Hi Kelley, I stayed up late because Hushed was so good I couldn't put it down. Thank you for the copy to review. I posted my reviews on goodreads and my blog and will start to recommend it to my friends.

Thanks again Tana


Kelley York Thank you SO much! I'm so thrilled you loved it. :D Hearing you went through it in one sitting totally blows me away.

Jessica-Addicted to bad boys... wrote: "Hey Kelley!

I started Hushed today...and finished it today. One sitting. It was amazing, I loved it so much. My review will be up soon.

Archer and Evan=Amazement...I'm in awe.

Thanks for accept..."



message 1: by Jess

Jess Hey Kelley!

I started Hushed today...and finished it today. One sitting. It was amazing, I loved it so much. My review will be up soon.

Archer and Evan=Amazement...I'm in awe.

Thanks for accepting the friend request. :)

Jessica


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