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About Me

www.kealanpatrickburke.com
Born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland, Kealan Patrick Burke is an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" (Publishers Weekly) and "one of the most original authors in contemporary horror" (Booklist).
Some of his works include the novels CURRENCY OF SOULS and THE HIDES , the novellas THE TURTLE BOY (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004), VESSELS , and MIDLISTERS , and the collections RAVENOUS GHOSTS and THE NUMBER 121 TO PENNSYLVANIA & OTHERS .
Kealan also edited the anthologies: TAVERNS OF THE DEAD (starred review, Publishers Weekly), BRIMSTONE TURNPIKE, QUIETLY NOW (International Horror Guild Award Nominee, 2004), the charity anthology TALES FROM THE GOREZONE and NIGHT VISIONS 12 (starred review, Publishers Weekly, British Fantasy Award & International Horror Guild Award nominee).
A movie based on his short story "Peekers" , directed by Mark Steensland (DEAD @ 17), and scripted by veteran novelist Rick Hautala (Bedbugs, The Mountain King), is currently scheduled for screening at a variety of international film festivals.
Visit Kealan on the web at www.kealanpatrickburke.com

My Interests

Reading, Writing, Screenwriting, Editing, movies, music, travel, comedy, art, languages, history, photography, the acquisition of knowledge.

I'd like to meet:

Music:

Thornley, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Three Days Grace, The Exies, Ultraspank, Filter, Army of Anyone, Thomas Newman, Red, Sevendust, Adema, Audiovent, Lacuna Coil, Lo-Pro, Nine Inch Nails, Saliva, Korn, Alice in Chains, Taproot, Finch, Animal Alpha, Faith No More

Movies:

The Shawshank Redemption, The Thing, The Fog (original), Frailty, Session 9, The Machinist, The Haunting (original), 3:10 to Yuma, The Proposition, The Abandoned, In the Mouth of Madness, Prince of Darkness, The Shining, Soft for Digging, Ils (Them), Gone, Baby, Gone, No Country for Old Men, Michael Clayton, Enchanted, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.

Television:

Lost, CSI, Dexter, Deadliest Catch, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The First 48, Without A Trace, Invasion (RIP), American Gothic (RIP), Jericho, Chuck, Ramsey's Kitchen, Hell's Kitchen, ...

Books:

Jack Cady, Glen Hirshberg, John Connolly, Dan Simmons, Stephen King, Sarah Langan, Jeffrey Deaver, James Herbert, Charles L. Grant, Steve Rasnic Tem, Michael Chabon, Stewart O' Nan, Joe Hill, F. Paul Wilson, Norman Partridge, George R.R. Martin, Ramsey Campbell, Mark Morris, Simon Clark, P.D. Cacek, Peter Straub, David Morrell, Neil Gaiman, Tim Lebbon, Chet Williamson, Thomas F. Monteleone, Charles de Lint, Melanie Tem, Thomas Ligotti, Peter Crowther, Roberta Lannes, Christopher Fowler, Chaz Brenchley, Tom Piccirilli, Nicholas Royle, Terry Lamsley, Michael Marshall (Smith), Bentley Little, Al Sarrantonio, Kim Newman, Ken Bruen, Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Brian Lumley.

My Blog

THE LIVING: Free Web Novel

Hey all,Given the price of most of the books we love to read and do our best to support, I thought it would be nice to do something people can read for free. Not only that, but you get to participate ...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Sat, 31 May 2008 10:03:00 PST

Dear Editor

[email protected]..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> 3/11/07 4:31:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Dear Mr. Linder, Just a quick note to check on the stat...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Thu, 22 May 2008 07:06:00 PST

Last Day for the Reader Gallery Competition

Today is the last day we're accepting entires for the KealanPatrickBurke.com Reader's Gallery Photo Competition. Tomorrow we'll be sending the gallery link to Christa Campbell, so she can select the w...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Wed, 07 May 2008 07:17:00 PST

THE TURTLE BOY: To Reprint or Not to Reprint?

One of my most popular books has been THE TURTLE BOY. It's also currently the hardest to find unless you're willing to pay close to a hundred bucks for it. How then would you feel about another, cheap...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:23:00 PST

What is a "Wovel"?

Find Out here:"A Wovel Idea"and to learn why I'm bringing this up in the first place, read:"Underland Press Unveils Debut List"Kealan...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:48:00 PST

Reader Gallery Competition Update

We’re delighted to be able to announce that our special guest celebrity judge for this year’s KealanPatrickBurke.com Reader Gallery Competition is none other than the lovely Christa Campbe...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:49:00 PST

Second Annual Reader Gallery Competition!

Hey All, It’s that time of year again for the Kealan Patrick Burke.com Reader Gallery Photo Competition. Some of you might recall last year we asked readers to take pictures of themselves with a...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:46:00 PST

Copies of NIGHT VISIONS 12 for Sale!

Hey All, I’m clearing some office space here and have quite a few copies of NIGHT VISIONS 12 to part with if anyone’s interested. I’m letting these go for $9.99 plus $4.00 shipping. ...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:57:00 PST

Announcing THE TURTLE BOY: PEREGRINE’S TALE

The Turtle Boy: Peregrine's Tale (Cemetery Dance Signature Series 6)by Kealan Patrick BurkeFeatured Artist: Alan M. ClarkAt eleven years of age, strange things started to happen to a boy named Timmy Q...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:27:00 PST

SELDOM SEEN IN AUGUST Selling Out!

If you were on the fence about buying my new chapbook SELDOM SEEN IN AUGUST (and really, for $10, whasamattahwitchoo?), time is running out. The publisher, Keith Minnion, just posted this message...
Posted by Kealan Patrick Burke on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:07:00 PST