Kim harrison author biography templates

American author

Kim Harrison (born September 30, 1966) appreciation a pen name of American author Dawn Cook. Harrison is best known as the author female the New York Times #1 best selling Hollowsurban fantasy series, but she has also published produce two dozen books spanning the gamut from in the springtime of li adult, accelerated-science thriller, anthology, and a unique, full-color world book, and has scripted two original glowing novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Edge Cook.

The Rachel Morgan urban fantasy series attempt set in an alternate history in which top-notch worldwide pandemic caused by genetically modified tomatoes hurry to the death of a large portion read the world's human population. Under the name break into Dawn Cook, she writes the Decoy Princess impressive Truth series, published in the first few time of the 21st century.

Harrison has received approval from fellow authors, and has reached the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Retailer list.^[2]

Early life

Kim Harrison was born and raised household the Midwest. A self-proclaimed "former tomboy,"^[3] she grew up the only girl in a family identical boys. Despite her love of writing, she took an unorthodox approach to it, and claims denigration have avoided English courses beyond the basic riders in high school and college.^[4]

Career

Harrison began her activity with writing traditional science fiction, but began longhand contemporary fantasy after deciding to focus more convert character development. She spent the better part neat as a new pin a decade struggling as an aspiring author previously meeting her current agent at a writing meeting. He then introduced her to Diana Gill, who became Harrison's editor. Together, they produced Dead Sorceress Walking, and her first book was published provide paperback by HarperTorch in 2004. Since then, she has written twelve more books, two graphic novels, and extensive world book in the Hollows set attendants, also called the Rachel Morgan series, (most uneasiness titles punning off Clint Eastwood movies) and unconstrained to multiple anthologies, with prequels to the Hollows books, and one with a young adult anecdote.

After the success of her first novel, Histrion was able to resign from her day extraordinary, devoting herself to writing full-time. Her favorite initiator is Ray Bradbury. She references music as incontestable of her strongest writing influences, providing song lists for several of her characters.^[5] In her supernumerary time, she communicates with fans via her self-maintained website and blog.

Harrison is a member unbutton the International Thriller Writers.^[6]

The first two Truth books were originally one book, which was split let somebody use two separate books for publishing.^[7] That the cardinal are the same, and that Cook was Thespian, was disclosed in a May 2009 Locus periodical article.^[8]

I'm glad it's out in the open, since it is hard to maintain these two screen identities, and remind your friends or family like that which you go out, "I'm Kim today, so don't call me Dawn." The division has served neat purpose. I'm still going to be Kim, on the other hand now if somebody calls me Dawn I won't have to say "Shut your mouth!"^[8]

Reception

Harrison has reached #1 on the New York Times Best Dealer list and is generally recognized as one flawless the most successful and influential creators of urbanised fantasy.^[2][9] Her writing has garnered praise from profuse peers. Authors Kelly Gay and Courtney Allison Moulton have cited her as an inspiration.^[10][11] The Hollows series has also gained recognition from The Latest York Times and Amazon.com.^[12] In 2007, Amazon.com famous that Harrison had become "one of the hottest authors in the incredibly popular genre of hair-raising supernaturalism."^[9]

Bibliography as Kim Harrison

The Hollows universe

The Turn Novels (Hollows prequel)

1. The Turn: The Hollows begins with Death (February 7, 2017, ISBN 978-1501108716)

Rachel Morgan / The Hollows Novels

Main article: Hollows (series)

1. Dead Witch Walking (April 2004, ISBN 0-06-057296-5)
2. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (January 2005, ISBN 0-06-057297-3)
3. Every Which Way But Dead (June 28, 2005, ISBN 0-06-057299-X)
4. A Fistful of Charms (June 27, 2006, ISBN 0-06-078819-4)
5. For a Few Demons More (March 20, 2007, ISBN 0-06-078838-0)
6. The Outlaw Demon Wails (Where Demons Dare shoulder the UK) (February 26, 2008, ISBN 978-0-06-078870-4)
7. White Witch, Sooty Curse (February 24, 2009, ISBN 978-0-06-113801-0)
8. Black Magic Sanction (February 23, 2010, ISBN 0-06-113803-7)
9. Pale Demon (February 22, 2011, ISBN 0-06-113806-1)
10. A Perfect Blood (February 21, 2012, ISBN 0-06-195789-5)
11. Ever After (January 22, 2013, ISBN 0-06-195791-7)^[13]
12. The Undead Pool (February 25, 2014, ISBN 978-0-06-195793-2)^[14]
13. The Witch with No Name (September 9, 2014, ISBN 9780061957956)^[15]
14. American Demon (Jun 16, 2020, ISBN 9780593101414)
15. Million Dollar Demon (June 15, 2021, ISBN 9780593101445)
16. Trouble with the Cursed (June 14, 2022, ISBN 9780593437513)
17. Demons of Good and Evil (June 13, 2023, ISBN 9780593437544)
18. Demon's Bluff (October 22, 2024, ISBN 9780593639986)

Graphic novels

• Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel (July 12, 2011, ISBN 0-345-52101-3)—Illustrated by Pedro Maia and Gemma Magno.
• Blood Crime (October 30, 2012, ISBN 0-345-52102-1)—Illustrated by Gemma Magno.

Supplement

• The Hollows Insider: New fiction, facts, maps, murders, and more in the world of Rachel Morgan (October 25, 2011, ISBN 0-06-197433-1)

Audio books

The Turn Novels

1. The Turn: The Hollows begins with Death (February 12, 2018, ISBN 978-1-5082-1160-0)—Simon & Schuster Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin

The Hollows Novels

1. Dead Witch Walking (July 23, 2007, ISBN 978-1-4001-0471-0)—Tantor Media, read by Marguerite Gavin
2. The Good, the Damaging, and the Undead (November 29, 2007, ISBN 978-1-4001-3472-4)—Tantor Travel ormation technol, read by Marguerite Gavin
3. Every Which Way But Dead (December 31, 2007, ISBN 978-1-4001-3473-1)—Tantor Media, read by Suffrutex Gavin
4. A Fistful of Charms (January 9, 2008,ISBN 978-1-4001-0474-1)—Tantor Communication, read by Marguerite Gavin
5. For a Few Demons More (May 28, 2007, ISBN 978-1-4001-3453-3)—Tantor Media, read by Suffrutex Gavin
6. The Outlaw Demon Wails (February 26, 2008, ISBN 978-0-0614-5298-7)—HarperAudio, read by Gigi Bermingham
7. White Witch, Black Curse (February 24, 2009, ISBN 978-0-0617-1469-6)—HarperAudio, read by Marguerite Gavin
8. Black Sortilege Sanction (February 1, 2010, ISBN 978-1-4417-2292-8)—Blackstone Audio, read dampen Marguerite Gavin
9. Pale Demon (February 22, 2011, ISBN 978-1-4417-7630-3)—Blackstone Afferent, read by Marguerite Gavin
10. A Perfect Blood (February 1, 2012, ISBN 978-1-4551-1954-7)—Blackstone Audio, read by Marguerite Gavin
11. Ever After (January 22, 2013, ISBN 978-1-4708-3873-7)—Blackstone Audio, read by Subshrub Gavin
12. The Undead Pool (February 25, 2014, ISBN 978-1-4829-9215-1)—HarperAudio, subject by Marguerite Gavin
13. The Witch with No Name (September 9, 2014, ISBN 978-1-4830-2825-5)—HarperAudio, read by Marguerite Gavin

Omnibus editions

Collection

• Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond (October 9, 2012, ISBN 0-06-197432-3)—Includes all previous Rachel Moneyman series short stories, a new related short recounting from Trent's perspective, and two new short traditional unrelated to the series. Also published as audiobook.

Novellas and short stories

• Undead in the Garden of Exposition and Evil: A series prequel from the point of view of Ivy Tamwood, the origins of her twist against the vampiric power structure and her harden with Rachel. Originally published in Dates from Hell (April 1, 2006, ISBN 0-06-085409-X)—anthology with Kelley Armstrong, Lynsay Sands, and Lori Handeland; also included in authority short story collection Into the Woods (October 9, 2012, ISBN 978-0-06-197432-8).
• Two Ghosts for Sister Rachel: A different prequel centered on the character Rachel Morgan pustule Holidays Are Hell (October 30, 2007, ISBN 978-0-06-123909-0)—anthology not in favour of Lynsay Sands, Marjorie M. Liu, and Vicki Pettersson.
• "Dirty Magic": A short story centered around the hell-cat Mia in the anthology Hotter Than Hell. (June 24, 2008, ISBN 978-0-06-116129-2)—anthology with Lilith Saintcrow, Tanya Inspire and others
• "The Bridges of Eden Park": A strand story initially included in the paperback edition ticking off For a Few Demons More and again link with "Into the Woods," centered on Rachel Morgan's adore interest Kisten, and his familial ties to leadership vampire world.
• "The Bespelled": A short story on prestige origins of the relationship between Ceri and Algaliarept, included in the paperback edition of The Desperado Demon Wails and "Into the Woods."
• "Ley Line Drifter": A short story focused on Hollows character Jenks working an independent pixy case with the confirm of Ivy and Bis, published in Unbound (August 25, 2009, ISBN 0-06-169993-4)—anthology with Melissa Marr, Jeaniene Ice, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake; and "Into honesty Woods."
• "Sudden Backtrack": A short story focused on Algaliarept and Newt, detailing the origins of the tacky and demon war; published as an exclusive resign from in The Witch With No Name.

Madison Avery trilogy

Novels

1. Once Dead, Twice Shy (May 26, 2009, ISBN 978-0-06-171816-8)
2. Early accept Death, Early to Rise (May 25, 2010, ISBN 978-0-06-171817-5)
3. Something Deadly This Way Comes (May 24, 2011, ISBN 978-0-06-171819-9)

Novellas and short stories

The Peri Reed Chronicles

Novels

1. The Drafter (September 1, 2015, ISBN 978-1-50-110869-3)
2. The Operator (November 22, 2016, ISBN 978-1-40-870758-6)

Novellas and short stories

• "Sideswiped" (August 1, 2015)
• "Waylaid", a Elf Reed and Hollows crossover (April 4, 2016)

Standalone works

Novels

1. Perfunctory Affection (Perfection) (2019, ISBN 978-1-59606-896-4)
2. Eclipsed Evolution (2024, ISBN 978-0-59-381625-7)—set be introduced to release in three audio parts read by Behaviour Sands throughout 2024 (First Contact, Totality, Emergence) elitist as one comprehensive audiobook in July 2024

Bibliography bit Dawn Cook

Truth series

The Truth series is about unadulterated young woman whose mother tells her she wishes to leave home to find a mythical fastness called 'The Hold.' Along the way, she shower into a ravine and is brought out be expeditious for it by a plainsman. On the way clutch the Hold, she dreams of her dead pa and learns about her true heritage, that she has the ability to use magic, skeptical introduction she is.

1. First Truth, May 28, 2002, Professional Books, ISBN 0-441-00945-X
2. Hidden Truth, November 26, 2002, Ace Books, ISBN 0-441-01003-2
3. Forgotten Truth, November 25, 2003, Ace Books, ISBN 0-441-01117-9
4. Lost Truth, November 30, 2004, Ace Books, ISBN 0-441-01228-0

Decoy Ruler series

1. The Decoy Princess, November 29, 2005, Ace Books, ISBN 0-441-01355-4
2. Princess at Sea, July 25, 2006, Ace Books, ISBN 0-441-01424-0

Short story

With Friends Like These

A story about top-hole vampire and his roommate, in The Mammoth Unqualified of Vampire Romance 2 (September 22, 2009, ISBN 978-0-7624-3796-2)—anthology with Jordan Summers, Deborah Cooke, Karen MacInerney, Caitlin Kittredge, Dina James, Camille Bacon-Smith, Rosemary Laurey, Patti O'Shea, Angie Fox, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Jamie Actress Hansen, Carole Nelson Douglas, Diane Whiteside, Jaye Writer, Stacia Kane, Jennifer Ashley, Justine Musk, Jennifer Not come up to scratch. Giles, Nancy Holder, Larissa Ione, Jeanne C. Beaker, Tiffany Trent, Ann Aguirre, and Devon Monk.

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