F.A.Q. and New Reader Orientation
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My name is Brian Keene. I’m a father, lover, and fighter (in that order). I write books, stories, comic books, and other things for money. This week, I am finishing a novella called The Last of the Albatwitches, a novel called The Lost Level, reviewing some manuscripts for a handful of writers, and attending a convention — which means it’s the perfect time to post an orientation entry for people who are new to my work.
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F.A.Q.: This brief biographical sketch should answer many of the questions I’m frequently asked. I’m an Agnostic. I’ve explored Christianity, Islam, various occult disciplines, Buddhism, Humanism, powwow, and other beliefs, and after doing so, I’m quite comfortable in my Agnosticism. I am a Libertarian but I lean to the Left on social issues (pro-gay marriage, etc.). I have two sons, ages 22 and 5. My 22-year old is about to become a social worker, and I am very proud of him. I have my 5 year old Monday through Thursday, which means I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday to write, go on dates, do laundry, clean house, and all the other things grown-ups do. This is why I haven’t answered your email, and this is why your novel is late. That will all change next month when little man starts all-day kindergarten and I have full work days again (which I am terribly torn over. It will be nice to get caught up on work again, but it will suck losing all that time with him. These last few years have truly been special times. I don’t know many divorced dads who have as much time with their children as I’ve had, and I’m very grateful to have a job that allows that, and a wonderful co-parent who was willing and agreeable to it). I also have a cat named Max (the inspiration for Hannibal in my story “Halves”). I had a dog named Sam, but he died last year, and I’ve yet to bring myself to get a new one. I live in an old house on top of a mountain deep in the forests along the Susquehanna River in Central Pennsylvania. My hobbies include reading, target shooting, cooking, hiking, fishing, astronomy, role playing games, Magic: The Gathering, urban exploration, and fossil and arrowhead hunting. I also collect bourbon and cigars. I enjoy good conversation and debates. I despise willful ignorance, racism, homophobia, and what passes for political discourse in this country.
BOOKS: Here is a complete list of every book I have ever written or edited. It also includes links for you to purchase the books in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, audio-book, etc. Books that are part of a series are listed as such.
COMICS: Here is a complete list of every comic book or graphic novel I have ever written or edited. It also includes links for you to purchase the comics in single issue, digital, hardcover, trade paperback, etc.
MOVIES: Here is a complete list of all the film adaptations of my work, as well as movies I appear in. Currently, Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Suburban Holocaust are available on DVD. Dark Hollow, Fast Zombies Suck, Castaways, The Cage, Darkness On the Edge of Town, and The Siqqusim Who Stole Christmas are all in various stages of development.
CONTACT (Fans): Readers and fans are welcome to contact me via the comments portion of this website, my message board forum, or via social media. Here is a complete list of all of my public social media profiles (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.). I am most active on Twitter. I am least active on Google+ (which I still find pointless). Facebook users, please note: in addition to having a public FB page, I also maintain a private FB profile. That second profile is for family and close friends only. Please respect that. In addition to all of those, you can also mail me at PO Box 281 Craley, PA 17312.
CONTACT (Professionals): Business queries can be emailed to briankeene@live.com. At this time, I am only considering film, video game, RPG, and other media adaptations. If you wish to adapt my work for one of those formats, or wish me to write for you in one of those formats, please query. At this time, I cannot entertain requests to write blurbs, introductions, etc. I am also not actively seeking new novel or comic book work. I won’t be entertaining interview requests again until September (at the earliest). If you are a foreign publisher, please contact my foreign rights agent, Betty Anne Crawford at bc@bookscrossingborders.com
