Kevin James Breaux

Award-Winning Author and Artist

 

 

Kevin's Blog contains updates, interviews, reviews and other fun stuff. Check it out here!

e-mail - kevin @ kevinbreaux.com

Author Photo of Kevin James Breaux by Erich McVey Photography

News

 

Awarded 3rd place in the P&E Readers Poll for Horror Short Story. This is my 4th year in a row with top three wins. See here.

 

Latest silly author interview. Kevin tries to keep things real... real interesting.

 

Read my new short story; The Journal of USS Indianapolis Survivor: Stefanos “Stevie” Georgiou in Zombie Jesus and Other True Stories now out by Dark Moon Books. Here.

 

New author interview here. It's silly.

 

New Soul Born Saga free e-story is out. You can download it here or the novel's blog.

 

Kevin has finished FLESH ENDED at 179,000 words (before final edit) and starting a new MG Horror Book.

 

SLICES OF FLESH is out! A new horror anthology filled with the best horror writers. My short story She. Her. You. is inside!

 

Big Overview of the Soul Born Saga Series at Civilian Reader's site.

 

Was Guest on the #sffwrtcht Feb. 15th. Hosted by Bryan Thomas Schmidt.

 

Dark Water: Beaming Smile is on the 2011 BRAM STOKER Recommended Reading List.

 

Dark Water: Beaming Smile acted out/read on "classic radio" style podcast at The Drama Pod. Click here.

 

 

 

 

Kevin is currently seeking a literary agent.

 

 

e-mail: kevin @ kevinbreaux.com

twitter @kevinbreaux

 

Short Stories published in Anthologies

 

The Journal of USS Indianapolis Survivor: Stefanos “Stevie” Georgiou

The sinking of the Indianapolis. 900 men went into the water. 317 survived. 1 saw something he could only describe as a shark woman--and it has haunted him ever since.

 

ZOMBIE JESUS AND OTHER TRUE STORIES

Dark Moon Books 11/2012

 

Order at Amazon.com

 

She. Her. You.

His girlfriend killed herself, but her twin sister is still alive.

horror short story
printed inside the new anthology - to be released at WHC.

SLICES OF FLESH


Dark Moon Books 4/2012

Order at Amazon.com and BN.com

 

 

Mother's Milk

Charly has a voice like an angel, but Mother thinks he needs a little taste of the Devil to go dirty.


horror/erotic short story
printed inside the new anthology -

TOO MUCH BOOGIE: EROTIC REMIXES OF THE DIRTY BLUES


L-L Publications 4/2011

Order at Amazon.com or BN.com

 

 

A BATTLE OF EGO

There's shocking news out of NJ: It's a battle: Tesla Vs. Edison! And Tesla has steam-powered zombies!

steampunk/horror short story printed inside -

ANTHOLOGY OF ICHOR III - GEARS OF DAMNATION

UnEarthed Press 4/2011

Order at Amazon.com in print and Kindle versions!

 

 

 

ONLY THE DEAD WILL STAND

Set during the American Wild West era. This is a tale of cold steel, warm skin and rotting flesh.

horror short story printed inside - DEAD HISTORY A ZOMBIE ANTHOLOGY

Living Dead Press 1/2010

Order at Amazon.com or BN.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspense Magazine Kevin James Breaux

This is the cover of the third issue of Suspense Magazine (Nov. 2011) to feature an article by Kevin James Breaux. See his name on the cover.

 

Here is a link to a freebie copy of Suspense Magazine (July. 2011) with an article by Kevin James Breaux inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin is a member of:

 

 

Horror Writers Association (HWA) - 2008-2012

Erotic Writers Association (EAA) - 2009-2012

Garden State Horror Writers - 2009-2012

Willamette Writers - 2009-2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links

Kevin's Publisher's Marketplace

Kevin's Blog - updates, reviews, discussions, lists, and more.

SOUL BORN Site - Soul Born updates and reviews.

@KevinBreaux on Twitter!

Goodreads Author Profile

Night Owl Reviews

Dan DOS Santos Artist

Erich McVey Photography

Gregory Frost Author

A Tale of Many Reviews Blog

The Fantasy Guide

Jonathan Maberry Author

Ellz ReadZ Blog

Fantasy Author Diana llinca

Suspense Magazine

Robin Renee Ray Author

Civilian Reader Blog

Cover art by Dan Dos Santos

ISBN: 978-1-937051-24-2

ASIN: B006FDHTF0

Published 12/30/2010 by Dark Quest Books.

There exists an ancient elven proverb, dating before the time of man. Life and death, like day and night, meet at a point where they blend into one. It is that brief moment when anything is possible.

There was a time when four sparks of life burned brighter than the sun itself. Megan was born with power, Lucien born with station. Autumn was born full of life, while Nathan was entwined with death.

Peace has come and gone… The conflicts of old have returned-rejuvenated and driven. This is the beginning of the end. The children of Karn have come of age, and now they will take part in shaping the fate of Illyia.

Will they join forces, or with blood will they be divided?

Blood Divided is book two in the Soul Born Saga.

 

Now available in print and on KINDLE! http://amzn.com/B006FDHTF0

Order Paperback at Amazon.com or at BN.com

"Kevin James Breaux created a world complete with a gritty heroine, high-stakes magic, and intense action. Readers are left on the edge of their seats."--Ellz Readz

SOUL BORN awarded 7th place in the 2011 P&E Reader's Poll. Results page.

"The world that Breaux created is full of political intrigue, betrayal, love and loss. If you’re looking for a well established world and a cast of amazing characters, then I highly recommend the Soul Born Saga." --Short & Sweet Reviews

"I read a couple of fantasy novels, but this is by far the best fantasy novel I’ve read in a long time."--Short & Sweet Reviews


 

Cover art by Dan Dos Santos

ISBN: 978-0-9830993-2-1

ASIN: B004TAVNDK

Published 11/30/2010 by Dark Quest Books.

All Opal wanted was to be respected as a wielder of magic, but her teachers passed her over time and time again. When a mysterious warlord embarks on a conquest to destroy the lands of Illyia Opal seizes an opportunity to step out from the shadows of her instructors and take her rightful spot among them.

Tala, an alluring young elf, was banished from her tribe, hunted and nearly killed by the beasts that dwell in the deep forests, but more than anything else she is a survivor. Joining forces with an ancient elemental power Tala finds herself in the center of an unrelenting human war.

Flesh like leather and bone as strong as steel Karn, a veteran from the first kingdom to fall, is fueled by vengeance. While pushing ever headlong into battle Karn begins to recall memories of another life; ghosts that haunt his dreams.

Through death of soul, their world is born.

Soul Born is an epic dark fantasy novel. Book one in the Soul Born Saga.

 

Order at Amazon.com or Order at BN.com

Order the Soul Born Kindle e-book

...and find it at IndieBound.org or order at local shops.

click here for Sample Chapters in .PDF format (new ones soon)

Click here for the PRESS KIT for SOUL BORN

 

SOUL BORN Review Quotes and Awards

SOUL BORN awarded 1st place in the 2010 P&E Reader's Poll. Results page.

"Soul Born is a fantastic page-turning beginning to author Kevin Breaux’s fantasy trilogy."
-Douglas Cobb, Book Spot Central

"Soul Born" is a fast paced and fun world of fantasy, highly recommended reading. 5/5 stars -- Midwest Book Review

"Kevin James Breaux has a unique style: bold, funny, aggressive and dynamic. SOUL BORN is a rollicking high fantasy adventure!" ---NY Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, author of The King of Plagues and Rot & Ruin.

 

Want to read the FREE Soul Born e-stories?

The one of the left is called Soul Born Origins: Opal

Free SOUL BORN e-story  Free SOUL BORN e-story

The one of the right is called Soul Born Meantime: Tala

Click the covers above to download the free .pdf files!

(remember they are free - not for resale) and can be found on Wattpad too.


 

Dark Water: Beaming Smile

Horror/Urban Fantasy novelette released 10/07/2011 by Hellfire Publishing.

Sarah should have left Montgomery County when she had the chance, but now it's too late. She is trapped on the rooftop of her family home which is almost completely submerged by dark flood waters. The air smells of a mixture of sewage and mold and it’s still raining. Alone with only her thoughts Sarah is mad she did not leave town years ago when she was right out of high school, before she became the one things she dreaded most; her mother.

Haunted by the reoccurrence of an eerie thumping sound, Sarah is startled when she discovers a large hairy animal, almost the size of a cow, brushing against the corner of her house. What is it? Where did it come from? What other horrors are hiding in the dark water?

 

Order at Smashwords and Amazon.com!

Press Release here.

Listen to the story being read/acted out!!!

Click here to download the MP3 file.

Won 3rd place - Horror Short Story of P&E Readers Poll 2011

BRAM STOKER AWARD 2011 Reading List - this story reached the prelim ballot for long fiction.


 

A short story e-book Published 4/30/11 by HellFire Publishing.

A dark ride through a mysteriously failing marriage. Brenda realizes something is up from various clues, but arrives at a shockingly wrong conclusion. When she finally discovers exactly why things between them are falling apart, she decides that the time has come for her husband Tony to get a taste of what she is going through…just a taste…

 

Order Smashwords and Amazon.com. Now on NOOK!


 

 

Seeking Literary Agent Representation For the Following

 

ONE SMOKING HOT FAIRY TAIL

One Smoking Hot Fairy Tail is an Urban Fantasy / Thriller / Horror. It is book one in an envisioned 3-7 book series.

This is a tale of a foul-mouthed, fairy princess after a fall from grace. She had it all: fame, fortune, beauty… and now she is being hunted for her wings.

Hidden under her skin, visible to most only as an ornate butterfly-wing tattoo, is SABRINA LONDON’s secret. She is an otherworldly being and she has the most beautiful pair of magical, energy-based wings you will ever see.

Two years ago, Sabrina was living a perfect life until her boyfriend filmed a crime they were committing and the passionate night of love making they followed it up with— bad boy vampires tend to do that. So focused on romancing her, he lost his camera and when it was found months later, the video reached the Internet and Sabrina’s life was ruined. She lost everything except her friends.

MOSELLE ABDUL AZIZ AL GHURAIR was born of the Egyptian upper middle class. The young woman lived comfortably until a sudden change in political power made her family outcasts. While trying to flee the clutches of the new regime, her father made a dire decision, choosing death over torture or slavery—he killed his wife and child, but not before a curse was put upon them that would make Moselle return undead. Now, the sex-starved mummy-girl lives a life of leisure. Lonely and a bit bored with her immortality, her newest obsession, a human named Jackson, and Sabrina are the only things that keep her entertained.

ONE SMOKING HOT FAIRY TAIL is the story of otherworldly beings: fairies, windegos, mummies, elemental spirits, and more living human lives—or as close to it as they can. When events threaten their discovery, and Sabrina and Moselle find themselves smack in the middle of controversy, they must do whatever is needed to protect their identities and their loved ones.

*10/2012 - newly edited and polished by Kevin and his editor*

88,000+ words.

Manuscript is finished and ready.

Synopsis and full chapter by chapter summary available.

Seeking agents and publication.

 


 

 

THE MAIZE QUEEN

The Maize Queen is a YA Urban Fantasy.

Perri has just moved to Demetersberg, a dying little town suffering from a heat wave and drought. After meeting a nice boy she finds herself the subject of a cruel trick, voted the towns "Maize Queen" during a Fourth of July celebration. Upset, her tears are not the only thing to moisten the dry ground. Rain, a miracle, the drought is finally over.

Work in progress. YA novel.

 

 


 

NEW Viking Novel (title is secret)

This new novel is an alternative history dark fantasy novel.

Set in the Viking Age. Astrid remembers a flash of golden light when her home was invaded. She awakes in a land that does not speak her language. Is she alive, dead, or something else? Filled with PTSD, Astrid seeks the truth, no matter how hard it is to believe.

*12/2012 - newly edited and polished by Kevin and his editor*

114,000+ words.

Manuscript is finished and ready.

Synopsis available.

Seeking agents and publication.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

"Kevin is both a storyteller and an artist, and that's evident in the art he creates: every picture tells a story that is both complex and subtle. I highly recommend him."

---Jonathan Maberry.

kevin @ kevinbreaux.com

all stories and titles are copyright kevin james breaux 2005-2013

BLOOD DIVIDED and its characters are copyright kevin james breaux 2011

SOUL BORN and its characters are copyright kevin james breaux 2010

the lamb-wolf logo is copyright kevin james breaux 2005-2013

So don't be trying to steal any of Kevin's ideas or the titles of his books. He bites.