5 Things You Didn't Know About Kerry Alan Denney aka The Reality Bender
Besides being the multiple award-winning author of the paranormal thriller Soulsnatcher (Lazy Day Publishing, April 2014) and the author of the post-apocalyptic sci-fi/ horror thriller Jagannath (Permuted Press, February 2015), Kerry has also written six other novels with supernatural/ paranormal/ fantasy/ sci-fi/ horror crossover themes, the primary reason he is branded as The Reality Bender.
Here are 5 fun facts about Kerry:
Here are 5 fun facts about Kerry:
Kerry is a 30-year veteran performing and recording musician, guitarist, and songwriter
That’s right, he’s a string-slinging shred-meister madman! Kerry learned how to read music when he picked up the trumpet in 6th grade, and joined his school band. He continued to play in school bands, including his High School band, through the 10th grade. Except for his first year playing trumpet, Kerry was always 1st section 1st chair in the trumpet section of his school bands.
At 15, Kerry grew his hair out and picked up the guitar, and there was no stopping him after that. He continued developing his guitar-playing and songwriting skills through years of personal lessons, playing in several bands who performed numerous regular gigs at various bars, nightclubs, and private parties. In 1995, Kerry’s band played in the historic Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as endless venues both popular and somewhat scary, including some spots where the sun never shines and only shadows dare venture.
Kerry has written, recorded, engineered, and produced 4 CDs of melodic hard rock filled with sweet guitar shreddage, some instrumental and some with vocals, and all are available for sale on his author website here under the “More” tab in the dropdown menu “Music”. Write him at kerrydenney(AT)gmail(DOT)com for a song sample now!
At 15, Kerry grew his hair out and picked up the guitar, and there was no stopping him after that. He continued developing his guitar-playing and songwriting skills through years of personal lessons, playing in several bands who performed numerous regular gigs at various bars, nightclubs, and private parties. In 1995, Kerry’s band played in the historic Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as endless venues both popular and somewhat scary, including some spots where the sun never shines and only shadows dare venture.
Kerry has written, recorded, engineered, and produced 4 CDs of melodic hard rock filled with sweet guitar shreddage, some instrumental and some with vocals, and all are available for sale on his author website here under the “More” tab in the dropdown menu “Music”. Write him at kerrydenney(AT)gmail(DOT)com for a song sample now!
Kerry Denney's Self-Indulgence, Inc. CD cover
Kerry’s 8-year-old Golden retriever Holly Jolly is a professional
Therapy Dog
Therapy Dog
Not only that, but Holly is also a certified CGC dog (Canine Good Citizen). Holly and Kerry have been participating in two local library-sponsored R.E.A.D. programs (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) through Therapy Dogs, Incorporated for 4 years now. On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, they go to “Doggie Tales” at the Mountain Park Library Branch in Lilburn, Georgia from 1 to 2 p.m. On the 4th Saturday of each month, they go to “Read to Rover” at the Sue Yeager Library Branch in Stone Mountain, Georgia from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Kids come up to the dogs, read to them, pet them, and learn how to properly approach unfamiliar dogs. Holly and Kerry encourage the kids to learn to love reading, and help them with their reading comprehension skills. The kids absolutely LOVE Holly, and she loves them too. She’s like a furry four-legged rock star every time she walks in the library, minus the rad shades and leather regalia—and she’s always on her best behavior when she visits.
Holly and Kerry also visit hospices and retirement homes, where everyone is always happy to see her. Sharing Holly’s unique and unconditional love and unfettered wind-in-fur joy and happiness is an incomparable spiritually and emotionally rewarding experience for Holly’s various friends, as well as for Holly and Kerry. See photos of Holly at Kerry’s author website under the “More” tab in the dropdown menu “Photos.”
Kids come up to the dogs, read to them, pet them, and learn how to properly approach unfamiliar dogs. Holly and Kerry encourage the kids to learn to love reading, and help them with their reading comprehension skills. The kids absolutely LOVE Holly, and she loves them too. She’s like a furry four-legged rock star every time she walks in the library, minus the rad shades and leather regalia—and she’s always on her best behavior when she visits.
Holly and Kerry also visit hospices and retirement homes, where everyone is always happy to see her. Sharing Holly’s unique and unconditional love and unfettered wind-in-fur joy and happiness is an incomparable spiritually and emotionally rewarding experience for Holly’s various friends, as well as for Holly and Kerry. See photos of Holly at Kerry’s author website under the “More” tab in the dropdown menu “Photos.”
Holly Jolly's Advanced Training gradjeeashun photo - happy girl!
Kerry has several published short stories and poems
...and most of them are available to read for free! Kerry's critically acclaimed short story Old Coot, about a most remarkable Therapy Dog, was published on Page & Spine Fiction Showcase November 1, 2013.
Also critically acclaimed, Kerry's short Christmas story A Clatter of Hooves has been published 3 times now: First in Silver Boomer Books’ A Quilt of Holidays on August 6, 2012, second on Page & Spine Fiction Showcase December 20, 2013, and most recently in the Christmas anthology A Cup of Christmas November 27, 2014 (all proceeds go to the First Book charity for underprivileged children).
His creepy Halloween short story October’s Children was published in Dark Moon Digest #16 on July 1, 2014.
His wicked mad short story Something in the Air was published in SNM Horror Magazine’s December Diseases Issue #61 on December 1, 2014, and was awarded Honorable Mention in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest in 2013.
His short story In the Night She Comes was the First Place Winner in the Atlanta Writers Club Fall 2013 short story contest.
His poem On the Corner was the First Place Winner in the Atlanta Writers Club Fall 2009 poetry contest.
Most recently, Kerry was invited to write and share two short stories for two different popular upcoming anthologies, both to be published in 2015.
To see more about Kerry’s various publications including poems—with links—go to the “Books” tab on this website.
Also critically acclaimed, Kerry's short Christmas story A Clatter of Hooves has been published 3 times now: First in Silver Boomer Books’ A Quilt of Holidays on August 6, 2012, second on Page & Spine Fiction Showcase December 20, 2013, and most recently in the Christmas anthology A Cup of Christmas November 27, 2014 (all proceeds go to the First Book charity for underprivileged children).
His creepy Halloween short story October’s Children was published in Dark Moon Digest #16 on July 1, 2014.
His wicked mad short story Something in the Air was published in SNM Horror Magazine’s December Diseases Issue #61 on December 1, 2014, and was awarded Honorable Mention in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest in 2013.
His short story In the Night She Comes was the First Place Winner in the Atlanta Writers Club Fall 2013 short story contest.
His poem On the Corner was the First Place Winner in the Atlanta Writers Club Fall 2009 poetry contest.
Most recently, Kerry was invited to write and share two short stories for two different popular upcoming anthologies, both to be published in 2015.
To see more about Kerry’s various publications including poems—with links—go to the “Books” tab on this website.
Kerry interviews authors on his blog
That’s right! About one author every couple of weeks, and the interviews are a lot of fun. If you’re an author, you could be interviewed by The Reality Bender too. Go to the “I INTERVIEW YOU!” tab on this website and the “Request an Author Interview: Guidelines and Policies” page in the dropdown menu to find out how, and send Kerry your request.
You can find the Questionnaire here.
Feel free to check out some of the author interviews here on his blog, and see some of the fun and clever answers various authors have come up with.
You can find the Questionnaire here.
Feel free to check out some of the author interviews here on his blog, and see some of the fun and clever answers various authors have come up with.
Brand NEW cover (4/15/15) for SOULSNATCHER by the amazing Christian Bentulan of "Covers by Christian"
Kerry has a few intriguing secrets he’s only willing to share with YOU
Yep. Don’t tell anyone, but Kerry actually owns a Time Machine, a Teleportation Chamber, a Crystal Ball, and a Cloak of Invisibility. Only problem is, they’re all in the shop, and the proprietors never call back about the status of repairs.
Kerry thinks they’re already fixed, and being used without his consent. He’s fairly certain someone has been following and watching him while using his Cloak of Invisibility, and teleporting into and out of his bedroom at night while he’s sleeping.
Every time he goes to the shop to check on his stuff, it seems to be closed, and no one answers the door when he knocks. Hmm...
Kerry thinks they’re already fixed, and being used without his consent. He’s fairly certain someone has been following and watching him while using his Cloak of Invisibility, and teleporting into and out of his bedroom at night while he’s sleeping.
Every time he goes to the shop to check on his stuff, it seems to be closed, and no one answers the door when he knocks. Hmm...
Kerry Alan Denney aka The Reality Bender: "Soon the world will be mine, all mine, bwa ha ha ha hah!"
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