Chris McKinney
| Chris McKinney | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1973 Honolulu (Hawaii, US) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Hawaii |
Chris McKinney (born 1973) is an American writer born and raised in Hawaii.
Biography and works
Chris McKinney was born in Honolulu and grew up in nearby Kahalu'u. His works include The Tattoo,[1] The Queen of Tears (2000),[2][3] Bolohead Row, Mililani Mauka,[4][5] and Boi No Good.[6][7][8][9]
McKinney's novels are set in Hawaii and the plots often concern the difficulties of unerpriviledged people dealing with societal change.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oi, Cynthia. "Author's anger gives way to awareness -- and a novel that explodes images of paradise". Star Bulletin
- ↑ "The Queen of Tears". Publishers Weekly.
- ↑ Ramirez, Tino. "Blood, sweat and ‘Tears’ Local author Chris McKinney explores Hawaii's diversity in 'Queen of Tears'". Star Bulletin.
- ↑ "Central character". by Ragnar Carlson | May 13, 2009
- ↑ Mililani Mauka on Honolulu Star-Bullettin
- ↑ "Under the Surface with Boi No Good" (Honolulu Magazine)
- ↑ "Chris McKinney: Acclaimed Hawaii Author" (PBS Hawaii)
- ↑ Boi No Good (Hawaii Public Radio)
- ↑ Chris McKinney on Hawaii Book and Music Festival website