Toni L. P. Kelner
Author Website | Bibliography | Reviews
The Family Skeleton Mysteries | Biblio & Rights Info.
Three titles forthcoming from Berkley Prime Crime!
Anthologies (Co-edited with Charlaine Harris) | Biblio & Rights Info.
Many Blood Returns
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
Death’s Excellent Vacation
Home Improvement: Undead Edition (Forthcoming from Penguin!)
An Apple for the Creature (Forthcoming from Penguin!)
The Laura Fleming Series
Down Home Murder
Dead Ringer
Trouble Looking for a Place to Happen
Country Comes to Town
Tight as a Tick
Death of a Damn Yankee
Mad as the Dickens
Wed and Buried
The Tilda Harper/Where Are They Now? Series
Curse of the Kissing Cousins (originally Without Mercy)
Who Killed the Pinup Queen?
Blast from the Past
Award-Winning Short Fiction
“The Death of Erik the Redneck” in Malice Domestic 5 edited by Phyllis A. Whitney — Agatha Nominee
“Bible Belt” in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine – Anthony and Macavity Nominee
“Sleeping with the Plush” in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine – Agatha Winner
“How Stella Got Her Grave Back” in Many Blood Returns — Anthony Nominee
“Skull and Cross-Examinations” in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine — Agatha and Anthony Nominee
“Keeping Watch Over His Flock” in Wolfsbane and Mistletoe — Macavity Nominee
“The Pirate’s Debt” in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine – Derringer Nominee
ANTHOLOGIES
“This…anthology of 13 new vampire stories proves that heavy-weight contributors can give some substance.”
–Publishers Weekly
“Experienced genre hands ensure the high quality of 13 stories about birthdays and vampires.”
–Booklist
“[An] amusing original anthology. For fans of the series represented here, this is an entertaining birthday party well worth checking out.”
–Locus
“13 talented writers have found clever ways to intertwine two seemingly disparate themes. Some stories are better than others, but all are entertaining and worth reading. This excellent collection will appeal to the growing legion of paranormal fans.”
–Library Journal
“Like visiting old friends. Each of the authors lend their unique perspectives ranging from humorous to melancholy, fiendish to hopeful making for a thoroughly enjoyable take on vampires and birthdays. Editors Toni L.P. Kelner and Charlaine Harris have done a fine job of cooking up a toothsome collection of birthday treats you will not want to miss.”
–Monsters & Critics
“These inspired short stories will keep you enthralled.”
–SF Revu
“A carefully crafted anthology that envelopes readers in the dark and often humorous world of the paranormal. A fabulously fun visit with the characters, both old and new, of some of the best paranormal fiction authors in print today.”
–Darque Reviews
“Some of the best paranormal writers in the business, each featuring their superstar characters. If you are a fan of these authors, it is well worth the time. Such a long list of literary luminaries is hard to pass up and with a unique theme such as birthdays for the undead it makes for a fine read.”
–Book Fetish
“An anthology no paranormal fan should miss. Each story is entertaining and engaging. I guarantee that this anthology is the perfect book to read.”
–Romance Reviews Today
“A fabulous collection of short stories ranging from funny to heart-breaking. There’s something for everyone in MANY BLOODY RETURNS and you just might discover a new favorite vampire author.”
–Vampire Genre
“If you are a fan of these authors, it is well worth the time. Such a long list of literary luminaries is hard to pass up and with a unique theme such as birthdays for the undead, it makes for a fine read. I do suggest reading them over a few days, or even weeks…that’s a lot of birthday cake in one sitting!”
–BookFetish.org
“The expertise of 15 wolfishly inspired authors is dished up into a combination of stories that run the gamut from funny to downright creepy. There’s a little something for every taste — literally!”
–Romantic Times
“I didn’t think they could top MANY BLOODY RETURNS, but WOLFSBANE just might have raised the bar… an excellent volume, not a bad story in the bunch.”
–SF Revu
“Fifteen exceptional authors are brought together to make Wolfsbane and Mistletoe a captivating collection. From stories of urban fantasy to those edged in horror, this anthology offers a fun and sometimes gory variety. Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe offers up the Christmas spirit in a wonderfully wicked way. Each story is written as a stand-alone, but among them readers will find entertaining additions to some of the most followed series.”
–Darque Reviews
“I can easily recommend this to fans of the paranormal.”
–BookSpot Central
“A wonderful anthology … a good companion for Many Bloody Returns … enjoy!”
–Reviewing the Evidence
For DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION
“An excellent way to spend your time at the beach. Satisfaction is guaranteed in 13 fantastical stories by some of the genre’s most talented and inventive writers.”
–Romantic Times
“Readers will find this collection a great sampler for discovering authors they’ll want to follow.”
–Publishers Weekly
“An interesting collection that is a quick read … rabid True Blood and Night Huntress fans will likely drive circulation of this new title.”
–VOYA
“A fun quick read in which you can revisit favorite characters or find new authors.”
–Night Owl Reviews
“If readers are in the mood for variety, then DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION is for them … this anthology will keep readers entertained until the last page.”
–Examiner.com
“A rare mix of both fun and exciting, and comical and serious stories …. No two stories are alike, and there’s a story for just about every reader.”
–Speculative Book Review
“A great book to bring along on your own vacation.”
–FantasyLiterature.com
For HOME IMPROVEMENT: UNDEAD EDITION
“14 authors hit the nail on the head with these truly DIY nightmares. With literal skeletons in the closet or portals in the attic, the stories range from the chilling to the offbeat.”
–Romantic Times Book Review
“This collection is a treat. The stories are strong and most reward the readers with a pleasing plot twist.”
–Monsters and Critics
“A consistently entertaining selection of stories with some nice variety.”
–Locus
“A good, strong mix of stories … you’re sure to find more than one that will make the book worthwhile.”
–SF Revu
“Definitely one of the most fun books you will read this summer.”
–San Francisco Book Review
“Delightful, entertaining and chilling stories.”
–Fresh Fiction
“Entertaining and atmospheric, ranging from scary to whimsical.”
–Cleveland Plain Dealer
BIBLIOGRAPHY & RIGHTS INFORMATION
- ANTHOLOGIES
- MANY BLOODY RETURNS (co-editor Charlaine Harris)
- WOLFSBANE AND MISTLETOE (co-editor Charlaine Harris)
- DEATH’S EXCELLENT VACATION (co-editor Charlaine Harris)
- HOME IMPROVEMENT: UNDEAD EDITION (co-editor Charlaine Harris)
- AN APPLE FOR THE CREATURE (co-editor Charlaine Harris)
- UNTITLED #6
- Anth #1: #30 on NYT bestseller list (hardcover), #29 on NYT trade paperback list; in 7th trade pb printing
- Anth #2: #31 on NYT bestseller list; in 3rd hc printing
- Anth #3: #8 on NYT bestseller list, in 4th hc printing
- WOLFSBANE #10 on Locus bestseller list and B&N and Borders sf/fantasy lists, named as a finalist for the Pearl Award for Paranormal Anthology
- Anth #1: Book Club rights to SFBC
- Anth #1: Large Print rights to Thorndike
- Anth #1: Polish rights to Fabryka Slow
- UK rights (#1-3) to Gollancz
- UK rights (#4-6) to Quercus/Jo Fletcher Books
- German rights (#1-3) to DTV
- Russian rights #1 to AST
- Audio rights (#1-6) to Brilliance Audio
Date: 06/24/2011