Kenny Penn
@kennypenn.com
Prize-Winning author of dark fantasy, horror, and dozens of short stories. Reedsy Peer Judge. NYC Midnight Judge. Love writing competitions. www.kennypenn.com
Ever read a poem that inspires your story writing? #WritingCommunity
December 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ever read a poem that inspires your story writing? #WritingCommunity
Who says all my stories are dark??? open.substack.com/pub/kenpennw... #WritingCommunity
Take Me With You
The Rose
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December 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Who says all my stories are dark??? open.substack.com/pub/kenpennw... #WritingCommunity
Have you guys read King Sorrow by Joe Hill yet? It’s easily my favorite of 2025. #readingcommunity #joehill #kingsorrow
December 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Have you guys read King Sorrow by Joe Hill yet? It’s easily my favorite of 2025. #readingcommunity #joehill #kingsorrow
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“Write what you know,” seems like a trap to me. It’s way too close to “stick with your own experiences.” What’s the point of fiction then?
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
“Write what you know,” seems like a trap to me. It’s way too close to “stick with your own experiences.” What’s the point of fiction then?
This cover reminds me of the movie, The Grudge. Anyone read this? #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This cover reminds me of the movie, The Grudge. Anyone read this? #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
One of my favorite classics. What’s yours? #WritingCommunity #horror
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
One of my favorite classics. What’s yours? #WritingCommunity #horror
"...A lawyer's answer, so close to the truth that the truth could stand in its shadow." - Stephen King, The Drawing of the Three. Man I love that line. #WritingCommunity #DarkFantasy
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"...A lawyer's answer, so close to the truth that the truth could stand in its shadow." - Stephen King, The Drawing of the Three. Man I love that line. #WritingCommunity #DarkFantasy
If you like short story competitions (I love them), you should check this out. They have a great podcast and there is time left to enter at a discount
We've been hinting for a while, but now the secret is out!
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If you like short story competitions (I love them), you should check this out. They have a great podcast and there is time left to enter at a discount
Someone is gonna have to console me after I get obliterated 😂😂😂
Here he is @kennypenn.com
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
Jumping into the Daredevil Experience on his maiden Not Quite Write Prize voyage! 😱
We have our first Daredevil for the January Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction!
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
Can we get a huge round of applause - and a welfare check - for NEWBIE, Kenneth P! 😈
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Someone is gonna have to console me after I get obliterated 😂😂😂
Just signed a publishing contract for my novel, “Mississippi Wizards.” Can’t want to share the details, coming soon!
a man wearing a sweater with a horse on it stands in front of a door with a wreath on it
ALT: a man wearing a sweater with a horse on it stands in front of a door with a wreath on it
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November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just signed a publishing contract for my novel, “Mississippi Wizards.” Can’t want to share the details, coming soon!
What Would Wonder Woman Do?
A Competitive Microfiction
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September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I posted my winning story to Substack. Please give it a read, and if you enjoy it, give it a like and Subscribe!
open.substack.com/pub/kenpennw...
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The Countdown
A Study in Morality
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September 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I posted my winning story to Substack. Please give it a read, and if you enjoy it, give it a like and Subscribe!
open.substack.com/pub/kenpennw...
open.substack.com/pub/kenpennw...
Just found out I won the “Leave the Light On Challenge” with my short story, “The Countdown!” I am beaming! Check it out here on Vocal: vocal.media/fiction/the-...
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September 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Just found out I won the “Leave the Light On Challenge” with my short story, “The Countdown!” I am beaming! Check it out here on Vocal: vocal.media/fiction/the-...
Just received my copy of Salt In The Wound Today. Feels surreal to see my name on a page. So many great pieces in here, so happy I was included #FreePalestine #writingcommunity #amwriting #salt @riverandcelia.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Just received my copy of Salt In The Wound Today. Feels surreal to see my name on a page. So many great pieces in here, so happy I was included #FreePalestine #writingcommunity #amwriting #salt @riverandcelia.bsky.social
This would be an amazing blessing
June 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This would be an amazing blessing
Sometimes we need a little writing inspiration. Today, I found mine at StoneHenge. What has inspired you today? #writingcommunity #amwriting #inspiration
June 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Sometimes we need a little writing inspiration. Today, I found mine at StoneHenge. What has inspired you today? #writingcommunity #amwriting #inspiration
Check Out Salt In The Wound: An Anthology of Justice, Equality, and Resistance. It's filled with powerful poems and short stories, including one written by yours truly. #FreePalestine #Pride #Ally #ShortStories #Poetry a.co/d/0I60dwo
June 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Check Out Salt In The Wound: An Anthology of Justice, Equality, and Resistance. It's filled with powerful poems and short stories, including one written by yours truly. #FreePalestine #Pride #Ally #ShortStories #Poetry a.co/d/0I60dwo
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Our justice themed anthology Salt in the Wound is out now! We had so many incredible contributers. Check it out here.
#anthology #justice #lgbtwriters #transcoalition
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#anthology #justice #lgbtwriters #transcoalition
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June 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Our justice themed anthology Salt in the Wound is out now! We had so many incredible contributers. Check it out here.
#anthology #justice #lgbtwriters #transcoalition
riverandceliainunderland.com/theunderland...
#anthology #justice #lgbtwriters #transcoalition
riverandceliainunderland.com/theunderland...
I love a good coffee in the morning to get my creative gears turning. What do you use to knock off the morning cobwebs? #WritingCommunity #Coffee #AmWriting
June 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I love a good coffee in the morning to get my creative gears turning. What do you use to knock off the morning cobwebs? #WritingCommunity #Coffee #AmWriting
It’s the highest grossing for good reason.
‘Sinners’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Film of All Time (Domestic & Worldwide) + 10 Other Box Office Accomplishments blexmedia.com/sinners-high...
‘Sinners’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Film of All Time (Domestic & Worldwide) + 10 Other Box Office Accomplishments | Blex Media
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June 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It’s the highest grossing for good reason.
Have any of you other writers tried out a pitch event? Just signed up for one in October
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Amquerying
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Amquerying
June 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Have any of you other writers tried out a pitch event? Just signed up for one in October
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Amquerying
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Amquerying
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