Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Sherrilyn Kenyon (b. 1965 in Columbus, Georgia) is a writer of paranormal romance and historical romance novels . She is best known for her innovative Dark-Hunter Series in which vampires are given a new twist.^{[citation needed]}

She is the author of several series including: The Dark-Hunters, Brotherhood of the Sword, and BAD. Writing as Kinley MacGregor, she is the author of several series including: Brotherhood of the Sword, the MacAllisters, and Lords of Avalon.

Her books have appeared on the top ten of the New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today lists.

Contents 1 Career 2 Writings 2.1 As Sherrilyn Kenyon 2.1.1 Dark-Hunter® Series 2.1.2 B.A.D. Series 2.1.3 The League Series 2.1.4 Nevermore™ Series 2.1.5 Other Novels and Novellas 2.1.6 Essays 2.1.7 Non-Fiction 2.2 Writing as Kinley MacGregor 2.2.1 Brotherhood of the Sword Series 2.2.2 Lords of Avalon™ Series 2.2.3 The MacAllisters Series 2.2.4 The Sea Wolves Series 2.2.5 Other Novels and Novellas 2.2.6 Graphic Novels 3 Awards 3.1 2005-2006 3.2 2003-2004 3.3 2002 3.4 Past Awards 4 External links

[edit] Career

Sherrilyn had her first professional sale at age fourteen to Seventeen magazine. After that, she was published in many magazines and journals. She sold her first novel at age twenty-four and was the youngest published author by Dorchester and Kensington.^{[citation needed]}

After six relatively successful books, her career took a downward spiral. For almost five years, she sought publication only to be rejected by many publishers. With only enough money to send out a single query letter, she tried one last time to sell her work. That query resulted in a three book deal which launched her Kinley MacGregor series.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Writings

Sherrilyn Kenyon has written over 40 novels, novellas, and nonfiction works published by Avon Books, Pocket Books, St. Martin's Press, etc.

[edit] As Sherrilyn Kenyon

[edit] Dark-Hunter® Series

The Dark-Hunters are immortal warriors pledged to the Greek goddess Artemis and dedicated to defending mankind against Daimons (vampires) and other assorted enemies: including a couple of rogue gods and goddesses.

1. Fantasy Lover, (2002)
2. "The Beginning", also in the back of Sins of the Night (2002)
3. Dragonswan, in the anthology Tapestry, published by Jove (2002) and reprinted singly by Berkley (2005)
4. Night Pleasures, (2002)
5. Night Embrace, (2003)
6. "Phantom Lover", in the anthology Midnight Pleasures (2003)
7. Dance with the Devil, (2003)
8. "A Dark-Hunter Christmas", also in the back of Dance with the Devil (2003)
9. Kiss of the Night, (2004)
10. Night Play, (2004)
11. "Winter Born", in the anthology Stroke of Midnight (2004)
12. Seize the Night, (2005)
13. Sins of the Night, (2005)
14. "Second Chances", in Exclusive Dark-Hunter Collectible Booklet (2005), free giveaway
15. Unleash the Night, (2005) (ISBN 0-31293-433-5)
16. Dark Side of the Moon (2006)
17. "A Hard Day's Night-Searcher", in the anthology My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (2006) (ISBN 0-31234-360-4)
18. "Until Death We Do Part", in the anthology Love At First Bite (2006) (ISBN 0-31234-929-7)
19. Fear the Darkness, free ebook (2007)
20. The Dream-Hunter (2007)
21. Devil May Cry (2007)

[edit] B.A.D. Series

1. "BAD to the Bone", in the anthology Big Guns Out of Uniform (2005)
2. "Captivated By You", in the anthology Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down: Three Tales of Erotic Romance (2005)
3. Bad Attitude, (2005)
4. Born to Be B.A.D., a reprint of the BAD stories PLUS a new short story called "One BAD Night" (2005)
5. "Turn Up the Heat", in the anthology Playing Easy to Get (Pocket, 2006)
6. Phantom of the Night, (2007)

[edit] The League Series

1. Born of the Night, (Pinnacle, 1996)
2. Born of Fire, (ebook iPublish.com, 2001)
3. Paradise City (Love Spell, 1994)
4. "Fire & Ice", in the anthology Man of My Dreams (Jove, 2004)

[edit] Nevermore™ Series

1. TBA/2007

[edit] Other Novels and Novellas

• Daemon's Angel, (Leisure, 1995)
• "Love Bytes", in the anthology Naughty or Nice (2000)
• "Knightly Dreams", in the anthology What Dreams May Come (2005)

[edit] Essays

• "The Search of Spike's Balls", in Seven Seasons of Buffy edited by Ben Bella (ISBN 1-93210-008-3)
• "Parting Gifts", in Five Seasons of Angel edited by Glenn Yeffeth (ISBN 1-93210-033-4)

[edit] Non-Fiction

• The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages, (Writer's Digest, 1995)
• The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensable Compendium of Myth and Magic, (Writer's Digest, 2000)
• The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook, with Hal Blythe and Charlie Sweet (ISBN 0-89879-632-6)
• The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook, 2nd ed. (ISBN 1-58297-295-8)

[edit] Writing as Kinley MacGregor

[edit] Brotherhood of the Sword Series

1. Born in Sin, (2003)
2. Taming the Scotsman, (2003)
3. A Dark Champion, (2004)
4. Return of the Warrior, (2005)

[edit] Lords of Avalon™ Series

1. Sword of Darkness, (2006)
2. "The Wager", in the anthology Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology: Stories of Science Fiction and Fantasy (Tor Books, 2006)
3. Knight of Darkness, (2006)

[edit] The MacAllisters Series

1. Master of Desire, (2001)
2. Claiming the Highlander, (2002)
3. Born in Sin, (2003)
4. Taming the Scotsman, (2003)

[edit] The Sea Wolves Series

1. Master of Seduction, (2000)
2. A Pirate of Her Own, (2004)

[edit] Other Novels and Novellas

• "Santa Wears Spurs", in the anthology All I Want for Christmas (1999) (ISBN 0-31297-680-1)

[edit] Graphic Novels

In May 2006, Dabel Brothers Productions ("DB Pro") announced the signing of an exclusive contract with Kinley MacGregor (a.k.a. Sherrilyn Kenyon), negotiated by the author’s agent, Merrilee Heifetz of Writers House, LLC, to adapt the first five novels in her fantasy and romance series, Lords of Avalon.

Lords of Avalon will be produced as a monthly comic starting fall 2006, with a script penned by Roynne Gillespie (The Burning Man) and illustrations by an artist soon to be announced. A graphic novel edition of Sword of Darkness, the first novel in the series, should be available in Spring ’2007.

Kinley/Sherrilyn, who is fan of graphic novels and comics, says she "couldn't be more thrilled" about the project. [1]

[edit] Awards

Sherrilyn Kenyon has received numerous nominations and awards both under her name and as Kinley MacGregor.

[edit] 2005-2006

• Darrell Awards (2006) [2]
  • Best Novel - Sins of the Night

• RIO (Reviewers International Organization) (2005) [3]
  • Favorite Paranormal - Seize the Night

• PEARL (Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature) (2005) [4]
  • Best Paranormal Over All - Sins of the Night
  • Best Paranormal Over All, Honorable Mention - Unleash the Night
  • Best Anthology - What Dreams May Come
  • Best Erotic - Unleash the Night
  • Best Shapeshifter - Sins of the Night

• Sins of the Night was #5 on Amazon.com's bestselling books of 2005. Fantasy Lover and Night Pleasures are #6 and #7 respectively for the best of the decade so far.

• Love Romances 2005 Golden Rose Reader Choice Awards Winner:

1. Best Historical - A Dark Champion - Kinley MacGregor
2. Best Novella - "Winter Born" - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Best Vampire - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Best Shapeshifter - Night Play - Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Best Couple - Vane & Bride in Night Play - Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Best Cover - Kiss of the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon

[edit] 2003-2004

• Prism (2004) [5]
  • Best Dark Paranormal - Dance with the Devil
  • Best Light Paranormal - Night Embrace

• RIO (Reviewers International Organization) (2003) [6]
  • Favorite Paranormal - Dance With The Devil

• The Golden Quill for Best Paranormal, Dance with the Devil

• The Bookseller's Best Award for Born in Sin, Best Long Historical and Dance with the Devil for Best Paranormal (Night Embrace was second)

• Night Embrace won the Contemporary category of the Scarlet Letter award and is named Grand Champion of all the winners.

• Night Embrace and Born in Sin won the HOLT Medallion

• Night Embrace won the Laurie

• Born in Sin won the Beacon for Best Historical

• Born in Sin won the Yellow Rose for Best Historical

• Sapphires for Dance with the Devil and "Phantom Lover".

• Love Romances 2003 Golden Rose Reader Choice Awards Winner:

1. Born In Sin - Kinley MacGregor - Best Historical Romance
2. Dance With The Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Best Paranormal Romance
3. Dance With The Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Best Vampire Romance
4. Dance With The Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Best Book Cover- Artist Unknown
5. "Phantom Lover" (Midnight Pleasures) - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Best Novella
6. Night Embrace - Sherrilyn Kenyon- Honorable Mention Best Shapeshifter Romance

• 2003 RBL Hughie Awards:

1. Best Scottish Historical Romance - Born In Sin by Kinley MacGregor
2. Best Paranormal Romance (time travel, futuristic, fantasy, etc.) Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Best Anthology - Midnight Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Amanda Ashley, Maggie Shayne, and Rhonda Thompson and Where's My Hero? by Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, and Kinley MacGregor
4. Best Cover - Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Best Author - Sherrilyn Kenyon (Kinley MacGregor)
6. Favorite Secondary Character (Male) - Acheron (Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon)
7. Favorite Secondary Character (Female) - Simi, the Charonte Demon (Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon)
8. Funniest Scene - Sin meeting the MacAllister brothers after he marries Callie (Born In Sin by Kinley MacGregor)
9. Best Line or Quote - "You know, Sunshine, you need to find a man like that to marry. Someone so well-hung that even after three or four kids, he’d still be wall to wall." (Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon)

• Night Pleasures won the Laurel Wreath Award with Fantasy Lover coming in a close second

• PEARL (Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature) (2003) [7]
  • Best Shape-Shifter, Honorable Mention - Dance With The Devil
  • Best Novella or Short Story, Honorable Mention - "Phantom Lover"
  • Best Anthology, Honorable Mention - Midnight Pleasures, with Sherrilyn Kenyon, Amanda Ashley, Maggie Shayne, and Rhonda Thompson
  • Favorite Overall Paranormal, Honorable Mention - Dance With the Devil

[edit] 2002

• Top Ten Books of the Year from RWA (Romance Writer's Association) - Fantasy Lover

• Prism [8]
  • Best Fantasy - Fantasy Lover
  • Best Light Paranormal - Night Pleasures

• Night Pleasures and Fantasy Lover were finalists in the Aspen Gold contest.

• Night Pleasures and Fantasy Lover were finalists in the GRW Maggie Award.

• Night Pleasures won the HOLT Medallion.

• PEARL (Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature) (2002) [9]
  • Best Shape-Shifter - Night Pleasures
  • Best Fantasy/Magical - Fantasy Lover
  • Best Novella or Short Story - Dragonswan
  • Best Anthology - Tapestry, with Madeline Hunter, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lynn Kurland, Karen Marie Moning
  • Best Overall Paranormal, Honorable Mention - Fantasy Lover

• Night Pleasures and Fantasy Lover are double finalists in the Holt Medallion Award.

• RIO (Reviewers International Organization) (20023) [10]
  • Favorite Anthology - Tapestry
  • Favorite Paranormal, Honorable Mention - Fantasy Lover

• Laurel Wreath Award for Night Pleasures

• Love Romances 2002 Golden Rose Reader Choice Awards Winner:

1. Best Historical Romance - Claiming the Highlander
2. Best Paranormal Romance (Honorable Mention) - Fantasy Lover
3. Best Novella (Honorable Mention) - Dragonswan
4. Best Romanctic Anthology (Honorable Mention) - Tapestry
5. Best Medieval Romance - Claiming the Highlander
6. Best Time Travel (Honorable Mention) - Dragonswan
7. Best Romantic Sci-Fi Fantasy - Fantasy Lover

• RT Booklovers Reviewer's Choice
  • Best Historical Anthology, Nominee - Tapestry [11]
  • Best Vampire Romance - Night Pleasures [12]
  • Best Scottish Historical Romance - Claiming the Highlander [13]

• 2002 RBL Hughie Awards:

1. Best Anthology - Tapestry
2. Best New to You Author - Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor
3. Favorite Secondary Character (Male) Talon (Night Pleasures)
4. Funniest Scene: The handcuffs scene (Night Pleasures)
5. Best Line or Quote - "Be kind to Dragonswans, for thou art gorgeous when naked and taste good with Cool Whip." (Dragonswan)
6. Best Medieval Historical Romance - Claiming the Highlander

[edit] Past Awards

• Maggie Award of Excellence

• RT Reviewers Choice Award Nomination for Best First Historical

• MARA Award

• Holt Medallion Finalist

• Heart Rate Reviews Reviewer's Choice Award

• Amazon.com's Hot 100

• Amazon.com's Movers & Shakers

• Amazon.com's Best Seller for 2001

• RT Kiss Award

• Fool For Love

• Affaire de Coeur Reader's Choice

• Northeast Ohio Romancing the Novel

• Nominated for 2 Sapphire Awards

• Romance Forum Reader's Choice Award

• Romance Forum Best Book of the Year

• Preditors & Editors Best Electronic Novel

• Nominated for a Pearl Award for Best Futuristic

• Preditors & Editors Best Author, 6th place

• Preditors & Editors Best Short Story, 2nd place

[edit] External links

• Sherrilyn Kenyon's Official Site
• Sherrilyn Kenyon's Podcast
• Dark-Hunter Series Site
• Hunter Legends (gathers all her Hunter series together)
• The League Series Site
• Nevermore Series Site
• BAD Series Site
• Sex Camp Diaries Series Site
• Kinley MacGregor's Official Site (Sherrilyn Kenyon's alter ego)
• Lords of Avalon Series Site
• Sherrilyn Kenyon at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
• Bibliography at SciFan