Ronald Kelly
@ronaldkelly.bsky.social
Southern-Fried Horror Author. Zebra Books 1990-1996. Splatterpunk Award Winner. Author of Fear, Undertaker's Moon, Blood Kin, The Essential Sick Stuff, & Southern Fried & Horrified. Devoted husband, dad, and man of faith. He/Him
31 years ago today, Zebra Books released The Possession, my Civil War ghost novel. It wasn’t as popular as Fear or Blood Kin, but every author should write a book about vengeful poltergeists at least once in their career. This one was mine. 👻
November 16, 2024 at 10:51 PM
31 years ago today, Zebra Books released The Possession, my Civil War ghost novel. It wasn’t as popular as Fear or Blood Kin, but every author should write a book about vengeful poltergeists at least once in their career. This one was mine. 👻
A huge thanks to @jameslawsonmoore.bsky.social for the gift of a 1968 copy of True Grit for my 65th birthday next week. It’s very much appreciated and treasured, my friend! 🤠
November 14, 2024 at 3:23 PM
A huge thanks to @jameslawsonmoore.bsky.social for the gift of a 1968 copy of True Grit for my 65th birthday next week. It’s very much appreciated and treasured, my friend! 🤠
This week, an editing job and a contract to script a horror comic dropped into my lap like manna from heaven. It just goes to show that no matter how old and seasoned you are, or how jaded and complacent you may become in your writing career, the potential for new things is always on the horizon.
August 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM
This week, an editing job and a contract to script a horror comic dropped into my lap like manna from heaven. It just goes to show that no matter how old and seasoned you are, or how jaded and complacent you may become in your writing career, the potential for new things is always on the horizon.
Cover Reveal! Here's the cover for the upcoming paperback edition of RESTLESS SHADOWS, the sequel to my first Zebra novel, HINDSIGHT. This new release of RS by Crossroad Press will be the first time it has been available in paperback. The cover art was done by Alex McVey, with design by Zach McCain.
February 21, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Cover Reveal! Here's the cover for the upcoming paperback edition of RESTLESS SHADOWS, the sequel to my first Zebra novel, HINDSIGHT. This new release of RS by Crossroad Press will be the first time it has been available in paperback. The cover art was done by Alex McVey, with design by Zach McCain.
I’ll have a book signing at the Grand Opening of Barnes & Noble in Jonesboro Arkansas today from 3pm to 7pm. If you’re in the northeast Arkansas/Memphis Tennessee area, stop by and say howdy! 🤠✍🏻📚
February 10, 2024 at 3:17 PM
I’ll have a book signing at the Grand Opening of Barnes & Noble in Jonesboro Arkansas today from 3pm to 7pm. If you’re in the northeast Arkansas/Memphis Tennessee area, stop by and say howdy! 🤠✍🏻📚
For a limited time, get the ebook editions of SEASON'S CREEPINGS and TWELVE GAUGE for only 99 cents! Also, head over to the RKHORROR bookstore for signed paperbacks and Southern-Fried Horror ornaments for your tree! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
November 27, 2023 at 5:12 PM
For a limited time, get the ebook editions of SEASON'S CREEPINGS and TWELVE GAUGE for only 99 cents! Also, head over to the RKHORROR bookstore for signed paperbacks and Southern-Fried Horror ornaments for your tree! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
Amen to that, brother! Before Grady's book, I was a mostly forgotten, ashamed-to-admit-it Zebra Horror hack. Paperbacks From Hell brought renewed respectability and visibility to a lot of mass market paperback authors and their work from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, Ol' Ron included.
Would love to read a lengthy nonfiction piece exploring how Grady Hendrix's Paperbacks From Hell and the imprint from @valancourtbooks.bsky.social have created a genuinely new collector's market, and helped numerous largely forgotten authors and estates escape obscurity. We should celebrate that.
November 15, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Amen to that, brother! Before Grady's book, I was a mostly forgotten, ashamed-to-admit-it Zebra Horror hack. Paperbacks From Hell brought renewed respectability and visibility to a lot of mass market paperback authors and their work from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, Ol' Ron included.
Get 20% off all books, artwork, and apparel through November 30th at RKHORROR! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
November 12, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Get 20% off all books, artwork, and apparel through November 30th at RKHORROR! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
Join me in Issue #27 of The Fear County Chronicle as we take a look at 10 RK novels that were written, but never saw the printed page. Also, a much-anticipated cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
November 10, 2023 at 1:42 PM
Join me in Issue #27 of The Fear County Chronicle as we take a look at 10 RK novels that were written, but never saw the printed page. Also, a much-anticipated cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
I'm only a fourth of the way into the writing of the sequel of FEAR, but thanks to @lynnehansenart.bsky.social, it's already got the absolutely best cover I could have hoped for. This winter is devoted to finishing FEAR ETERNAL and, if all goes well, I intend to have it in print by spring of 2024.
November 9, 2023 at 8:22 PM
I'm only a fourth of the way into the writing of the sequel of FEAR, but thanks to @lynnehansenart.bsky.social, it's already got the absolutely best cover I could have hoped for. This winter is devoted to finishing FEAR ETERNAL and, if all goes well, I intend to have it in print by spring of 2024.
Thank you, @robertottone.bsky.social. When you read for a blurb, you always hope that it’s going to entertain you in a big way. But when it inspires you in a bigger way and pushes you through a rough patch with your own writing… well, that’s a bonus. No… a true treasure. Damn, what a tale!
November 6, 2023 at 3:05 AM
Thank you, @robertottone.bsky.social. When you read for a blurb, you always hope that it’s going to entertain you in a big way. But when it inspires you in a bigger way and pushes you through a rough patch with your own writing… well, that’s a bonus. No… a true treasure. Damn, what a tale!
Check out my big Halloween Sale at RKHORROR! Through October 31st, get 20% off your order, plus a FREE copy of Tales From the Southern-Fried Crypt! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
Big Halloween Sale at RKHORROR!
Through October 31st, get 20% off your entire order, plus a free copy of Tales From the Southern-Fried Crypt!
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October 19, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Check out my big Halloween Sale at RKHORROR! Through October 31st, get 20% off your order, plus a FREE copy of Tales From the Southern-Fried Crypt! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
Watching a classic spine-tingler this morning.
October 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Watching a classic spine-tingler this morning.
The latest edition of The Fear County Chronicle is out and about this morning, taking an autumnal stroll to your inbox. All kinds of neat fall and Halloweeny stuff in this one! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
October 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM
The latest edition of The Fear County Chronicle is out and about this morning, taking an autumnal stroll to your inbox. All kinds of neat fall and Halloweeny stuff in this one! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
For a limited time get my Halloween story collections, MISTER GLOW-BONES and THE HALLOWEEN STORE for only 99-cents each! Head on over now and grab yourself a Trick-or-Treat bag full of Southern-Fried Halloween fiction for the spookiest of seasons! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
October 5, 2023 at 7:09 PM
For a limited time get my Halloween story collections, MISTER GLOW-BONES and THE HALLOWEEN STORE for only 99-cents each! Head on over now and grab yourself a Trick-or-Treat bag full of Southern-Fried Halloween fiction for the spookiest of seasons! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
Just finished a project with two kick-ass authors that most folks in the horror community love and respect. It was downright inspiring for this ol' pulp writer, working with storytellers of their caliber. I still have a writer's buzz from the experience. Planning on hanging onto it as long as I can.
September 29, 2023 at 5:16 AM
Just finished a project with two kick-ass authors that most folks in the horror community love and respect. It was downright inspiring for this ol' pulp writer, working with storytellers of their caliber. I still have a writer's buzz from the experience. Planning on hanging onto it as long as I can.
TWELVE GAUGE is now in stock at RKHORROR for those interested in a signed and remarqued copy. The ordering link is in the comments below. Don’t forget to enter code RKHORROR20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order!
September 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM
TWELVE GAUGE is now in stock at RKHORROR for those interested in a signed and remarqued copy. The ordering link is in the comments below. Don’t forget to enter code RKHORROR20 at checkout for 20% off your entire order!
The 25th edition of The Fear County Chronicle is now winging its way to your inbox at this very moment! If you haven't subscribed to my bi-weekly Southern-Fried newsletter, give it a read and punch that subscribe button! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
The Fear County Chronicle #25
Time to wind down 2023 and start planning for 2024!
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September 22, 2023 at 1:55 PM
The 25th edition of The Fear County Chronicle is now winging its way to your inbox at this very moment! If you haven't subscribed to my bi-weekly Southern-Fried newsletter, give it a read and punch that subscribe button! open.substack.com/pub/ronaldke...
TWELVE GAUGE full cover wrap by @chadlutzke.bsky.social .
September 20, 2023 at 4:21 AM
TWELVE GAUGE full cover wrap by @chadlutzke.bsky.social .
I'm currently working on Book 3 of THE SAGA OF DEAD-EYE series. Dead-Eye and mojo man Job are heading into West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in this one. Some RK mythos creatures and characters will be showing up in this storyline from past books like PITFALL, HELL HOLLOW, and TIMBER GRAY. 🤠🐴🏜️
September 19, 2023 at 3:58 PM
I'm currently working on Book 3 of THE SAGA OF DEAD-EYE series. Dead-Eye and mojo man Job are heading into West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in this one. Some RK mythos creatures and characters will be showing up in this storyline from past books like PITFALL, HELL HOLLOW, and TIMBER GRAY. 🤠🐴🏜️
Due to the influx of flu and Covid down here in the South (along with other factors) I’ve decided to cancel my October 7th appearance at Next Chapter Con in Dalton, GA. My apologies to all who were planning to come down and see me. Ol’ Ron will catch you down the road a piece, that I promise.🤠
September 19, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Due to the influx of flu and Covid down here in the South (along with other factors) I’ve decided to cancel my October 7th appearance at Next Chapter Con in Dalton, GA. My apologies to all who were planning to come down and see me. Ol’ Ron will catch you down the road a piece, that I promise.🤠
The new paperback edition of TWELVE GAUGE is now available for pre-order at RKHORROR. Previously published in 1992 by Zebra Books as FATHER'S LITTLE HELPER, this new Crossroad Press edition features cover art by @chadlutzke.bsky.social and a bonus novella, "Killing Time".
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September 19, 2023 at 3:10 PM
The new paperback edition of TWELVE GAUGE is now available for pre-order at RKHORROR. Previously published in 1992 by Zebra Books as FATHER'S LITTLE HELPER, this new Crossroad Press edition features cover art by @chadlutzke.bsky.social and a bonus novella, "Killing Time".