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Stephen Kozeniewski

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in Norristown, PA, The United States
September 19

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Stephen Kozeniewski (pronounced "causin' ooze key") is a Splatterpunk Award-winning author and two-time World Horror Grossout Contest champion. His published work has also been nominated for the Voice Arts and Indie Horror Book Awards, among other honors. He lives in Pennsylvania with his fiancée and their two cats above a fanciful balloon studio. ...more

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Awards Season is Looming and I Need You!

Hi everyone!


Well, it's that time of year again.

No, not Spooky Season (we're past that and we have to begrudgingly accept it). No, not Thanksgiving...no, I'm not talking about the religious holidays either...stop asking me about all th-

I'm talking about Awards Season, you guys. Nominations and opening and awarding bodies are waiting for your suggestions, and it's a time of great excitement and

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“Fine,” I said. “So our girl, the hero of our story—” “Heroine,” he said. “No, I haven’t got any,” I said.”
Stephen Kozeniewski, Braineater Jones

“Mine’s Alcibé,” he said. “I didn’t ask for your life story!” I shouted and turned the head around so he was facing away from me.”
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“You know what it’s like?  It’s like when your ear pops.  Sometimes you didn’t even know it was going to pop.” “Yes!” she agreed vociferously, “It feels right afterwards, but you were so used to it the other way you didn’t even realize it was wrong.”
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“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
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message 9: by Leo

Leo Robertson Hiya Stephen,
Cheers for getting in touch! Looking forward to your book chat :)
Leo


message 8: by M.A.

M.A. Hey! Thanks for the invite. :)
~M


Brigitte Thank you for the friendvite Stephen :)


Stephen Kozeniewski Kira wrote: "Hey there Stephen! Thanks for the friend request - I recognize you from Twitter, so it's nice crossing paths again. :)"

Thanks! You, yoo!


message 5: by Kira

Kira Hawke Hey there Stephen! Thanks for the friend request - I recognize you from Twitter, so it's nice crossing paths again. :)


Stephen Kozeniewski Blak wrote: "It's great to meet you, Stephen! All the best. :D"

Oh, the pleasure is all mine. Thanks for stopping by. :)


message 3: by Blak

Blak Rayne It's great to meet you, Stephen! All the best. :D


Stephen Kozeniewski Nikki wrote: "Thanks for the invite, Stephen :)"

Thanks for accepting. :) Oh, and check your e-mail. :P


Ms. Nikki Thanks for the invite, Stephen :)


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