Kelly Gay

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Kelly Gay
OccupationAuthor
GenreUrban fantasy
Notable worksCharlie Madigan series

Kelly Gay is an American author, known for her work in the science fiction/fantasy genre, particularly urban fantasy. Gay has written books in both the adult and young adult genres, penning the latter under the name of Kelly Keaton. She is particularly known for the Charlie Madigan series, a story about a police officer who attempts to balance paranormal cases, across three different worlds, with life as a single mother. Her works have received critical acclaim and award recognition, and have been translated into several different languages. Gay has also been a recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council's Fellowship Grant in Literature.[1]

Personal life

"In urban fantasy I was really inspired by Emma Bull and Laurell K. Hamilton and then by Kim Harrison."

—Kelly Gay[2]

In 2008, two of her unpublished manuscripts became finalists in the Golden Heart Awards, presented by Romance Writers of America.[3] Her debut novel was acquired by Simon & Schuster the same year. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and two children.[4][5]

Career

Charlie Madigan series

The second Charlie Madigan novel, The Darkest Edge of Dawn, was released in August 2010. Romantic Times Book Reviews called it better than its predecessor, and remarked that the "tight plotting keeps the pace brisk and the action exciting."[6] The book was also nominated for a 2010 Australian Romance Readers Award, appearing in the category of "Favourite Sci-Fi, Urban Fantasy or Futuristic Romance".[7]

Young-adult fiction

In 2010, Gay revealed plans to write young adult fiction under the name Kelly Keaton.[8] Her first YA novel, Darkness Becomes Her, was released in February 2011. The book presents a post-disaster New Orleans, renamed New 2, which is largely abandoned and believed to be inhabited by paranormal beings. An isolated teenager named Ari returns to New 2 seeking answers about her past, finding new mysteries and allies along the way. A review from School Library Journal stated that the story "paints richly detailed scenes of the New Orleans landscape and crafts fully realized, sympathetic characters. Ari’s journey from loner to wary member of a band of misfits and her fall for one of them spins a compelling thread through her quest."[9] Author Christopher Pike called the book, "Unforgettable, complex, and unique."[10]

Bibliography

Charlie Madigan series

  1. The Better Part of Darkness (November 2009, ISBN 978-1-4391-0965-6)
  2. The Darkest Edge of Dawn (August 2010, ISBN 978-1-4391-1004-1)
  3. The Hour of Dust and Ashes (August 2011, ISBN 978-1-4516-2547-9)
  4. Shadows Before the Sun (July 2012, ISBN 978-1-4516-2548-6)
  5. The Cold Light of Day (expected 2016)

Gods and Monsters series (as Kelly Keaton)

  1. Darkness Becomes Her (February 2011, ISBN 978-1-4424-0924-8)
  2. A Beautiful Evil (February 2012, ISBN 978-1-4424-0927-9)
  3. The Wicked Within (September 2013, ISBN 9781442493155)
  4. Heart of Stone (February 2015, ISBN 9780988522572)

Stand alone novels (as Kelly Keaton)

  1. Embers in a Dark Frost (eBook, November 2012, ISBN 9780988522503)

Stand alone novels (as Kelly Gay)

  1. Halo: Smoke and Shadow (2017)
  2. Halo: Renegades (2019)
  3. Halo: Point of Light (2021)
  4. Halo: The Rubicon Protocol (2022)
  5. Halo: Epitaph (2024)

Short stories

  1. "Hell's Menagerie" published in Carniepunk (July 2013, ISBN 9781476714158)
  2. "Into the Fire", published in Halo: Fractures (September 2016)

References

  1. ↑ Kelly, Gay (2018-01-16). Smoke and Shadow. Gay, Kelly. New York. ISBN 9781501155406. OCLC 990287455.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ↑ M, Sara (December 9, 2009). "Author Interview and Giveaway: Kelly Gay". urbanfantasyreader.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  3. ↑ "2008 Golden Heart Finalists". rwa.org. January 21, 2011. Archived from the original on March 6, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Sensational 7 Q&A With Kelly Keaton". fantasticbookreview.com. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Interview & Giveaway: Author Kelly Gay". fantasydreamersramblings.blogspot.com. November 20, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  6. ↑ Smith, Jill (September 2010). "The Darkest Edge of Dawn review". rtbookreviews.com. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  7. ↑ "ARR Awards: 2010 finalists". australianromancereaders.wordpress.com. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  8. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named list
  9. ↑ Maza, Jill (February 1, 2011). "Reviews". libraryjournal.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Darkness Becomes Her". simonandschuster.com. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
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