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Prolific romance/fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon published her first book whens she was seven years old. She published and illustrated it herself, an indication that very early in her life she knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Despite knowing deep down that she wanted to be a writer, she went to college for art and wound up with a doctorate degree in history. She published quite a few non-fiction articles early on, but when her older brother passed away she lost her will to write and put it behind her for three years. It wasn't until she renewed her relationship with the man who would one day become her husband that she would find it inside herself to write again.
Once she began writing, she had a number of early successes, but they were short-lived, and once her contract expired she found herself at a dark crossroads with her writing. The hardships of not being able to publish coupled with her first difficult pregnancy was so hard on her small family that they literally lost everything. She struggled through, and eventually found a publisher for a book she had written, and very soon after that, her famous Dark Hunter Series was born.
Kenyon has admitted in several interviews that it often only takes her about a month or so to finish the first draft of a novel, however she has been known to take even less time to complete a novel. She has published more than sixty novels and novellas during her career.
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- Writes under both Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kinley MacGregor
- Well known for paranormal romance
- Once worked for Walden Books
- Worked as a web designer
- Has three sons
- Allergic to pregnancy, literally
- Self-published her first story at seven
- New York Times Bestselling author
- Worked with DB Pro on a graphic novel of her Lords of Avalon series
- Suffers from dyslexia
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Prolific romance/fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon published her first book whens she was seven years old. She published and illustrated it herself, an indication that very early in her life she knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Despite knowing deep down that she wanted to be a writer, she went to college for art and wound up with a doctorate degree in history. She published quite a few non-fiction articles early on, but when her older brother passed away she lost her will to write and put it behind her for three years. It wasn't until she renewed her relationship with the man who would one day become her husband that she would find it inside herself to write again.
Once she began writing, she had a number of early successes, but they were short-lived, and once her contract expired she found herself at a dark crossroads with her writing. The hardships of not being able to publish coupled with her first difficult pregnancy was so hard on her small family that they literally lost everything. She struggled through, and eventually found a publisher for a book she had written, and very soon after that, her famous Dark Hunter Series was born.
Kenyon has admitted in several interviews that it often only takes her about a month or so to finish the first draft of a novel, however she has been known to take even less time to complete a novel. She has published more than sixty novels and novellas during her career.
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RT @rachnajain: "Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~
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RT @lynnelee: RT @Silixell: "Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ YES
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RT @TormentedOne: RT @Silixell: "Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~Sherrilyn Kenyon
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RT @TormentedOne @Silixell: "Life isn't finding shelter in the storm. It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon True,lol
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On page 34 of 384 of Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon http://bit.ly/2imqro
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The Dark-Hunter Companion - $19.95
Amazon.com: The Dark-Hunter Companion: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Alethea Kontis: Books
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Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, Book 3) - $7.99
Dear Reader,Life is great for me. I have my chicory coffee, my warm beignets, and my best friend on the cell phone. Once the sun goes down, I am the baddest thing prowling the night: I command the elements, and I know no fear. For ...
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Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, Book 4) - $14.00
Zarek's Point of View:Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude. ...
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View All Sherrilyn Kenyon Questions (8) | Ask a QuestionI wonder, is Kenyon Martin a good person? (1 Answer)This is purely based on your morals. He has several kids out of wedlock; however, he does work with several charities. For the most part he seems to stay out ... read moreDid you hear what Kenyon Martins mom? (1 Answer)There are two different accounts on what actually being said. According to e-mail sent to the Denver Post, Cuban saw Martin's mother as a fan was yelling that the Nuggets ... read moreWhat is up with the tattooed lips on Kenyon Martins neck? (1 Answer)It was inspired by his girlfriend. read moreWhat would you do in Kenyon Martins shoes if Mark Cuban went at your moms? (1 Answer)If I were Kenyon Martin, I would be a bigger man about and have a face to face and ask for an apology. I would also recommend to the league ... read more
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Fast Facts:
- Writes under both Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kinley MacGregor
- Well known for paranormal romance
- Once worked for Walden Books
- Worked as a web designer
- Has three sons
- Allergic to pregnancy, literally
- Self-published her first story at seven
- New York Times Bestselling author
- Worked with DB Pro on a graphic novel of her Lords of Avalon series
- Suffers from dyslexia
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Sherrilyn Kenyon Personal Timeline
- 1965: Born
- 1972: Self-Publishes her first book at 7
- 1985: Death of her older brother devastates her, she stops writing
- 1988: Marries
- 2007: Devil May Cry debuts at #2 on the New York Times Bestseller list
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Sherrilyn Kenyon Publications Timeline
- 1996-2004: The League Series
- 2002-2008: The Dark Hunter Series
- 2005-2008: B.A.D. Series
