FantaSci
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 757-382-8301
Appearances at a Glance
Gothic Market-Grimoire Academy
Fredericksburg Convention Center
Exhibit Hall B
2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Vintage Trixie's Curiosity Faire
700 Conference Center Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Spooktacular
Barns and Noble
1220 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredricksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-735-3504
Hanover Book Expo
VFW Post 9808
7168 Flag Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Yule Witch Market
Diversity Richmond
1407 Sherwood Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
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What's New
Jul 1, 2025 - I will be doing the Spooktacular at the Barnes and Noble in Fredericksburg, Virginia October 11th. That may be the first official appearance (may have an early appearance for the book before its release date.) of the horror novel, Nowhere Land. For the address and times, check Appearances at a Glance.
Jun 18, 2025 - Excited to announce a micro horror fiction story of mine, It Only Happens Once, is included in the horror anthology, Dark Descent: Whispers from the Dark. The anthology was published by the English publisher, Dark Holme Publishing. Check it out at the Anthology page for the Kindle, paperback and hardback links to Amazon.
And the first review is already at Amazon for the anthology: "Wonderfully spooky stories! Perfect for a nighttime read."
Jun 2, 2025 - I wanted to announce I will be joining 198 other horror authors in a mass signing, Friday, June 13th, at Stokercon 2025. It is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Garden Pavilion at the Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Center, in Stamford, Connecticut. To see what other authors will be there, click here. You can bring any books of mine or any of the authors there to get signed, plus we will have books too. I think Joyce Carol Oates may not though, so you might check your local bookstore or online for any of her books.
May 27, 2025 - I will be a vendor at the Richmond Public Library's RippleCon June 28th downtown and will be returning as a vendor at the Lancaster Community Library's Author Expo on July 5th. You can find the addresses of both libraries and the times both events will happen at Appearances at a Glance to your right on the page.
I will also be an author vendor for the Grimoire Academy's Gothic Market August 16 and 17, 2025 in Fredericksburg, Virginia from 12pm to 5pm both days. You have to purchase a ticket for the day or both days, for this event. If you love Halloween, folklore-themed markets & exhibitions that work to bring together various aspects of witchcraft, Halloween, horror, tarot, folklore, renaissance, couture, supernatural, strange things, & metaphysical items, love to wear horror and fantasy costumes, this is the place to be in August. And I noticed at their Facebook page, their events sell out, and right now tickets are on sale, even the one I will attend. The link for tickets is here.
May 16, 2025 - I have my schedule for StokerCon in June. I am doing a reading, sharing time with another author, Elizabeth Devecchi, on Friday, June 13th, from 2:00-2:45pm. in Glen 1.
And later that day is the mass signing in the Garden Pavilion, 4pm -6pm.
I am hoping I get in, as I am bringing some of my books, plus give away for free, copies of my only self-published novel, How the Vortex Changed My Life, since the book will be with my publisher, Dreampunk Press. So, come buy a book and get it signed, and get a free copy of How the Vortex Changed My Life, too -- while supplies last. The mass signing is open to the public, too. For address of the hotel the convention will be at, check Appearances at a Glance.
May 14, 2025 - I will be at FantaSci, put on by the Chesapeake Central Library in Chesapeake, Virginia in July. Information for that one-day library convention can be found at Appearances at a Glance.
May 13, 2025 - I do have an event on December 21, 2025 called Yule Witch Market by River City Witches. It is free and open to the public. I will be signing books and can even personalize for whoever you are buying for as a Christmas gift. Check Appearances at a Glance for more information.
May 7, 2025 - I will be attending StokerCon 2025 in Connecticut in June and have the Local Author Book Fair given by Chesterfield County Public Library Saturday, May 31, 2025.
My publisher, Dreampunk Press told me that my horror novel, Nowhere Land may be releasing this October 2025. I also finished another children's picture book, Mothman's Son and once gone through two more edits, will be sending it the Dreampunk Press's Little Dreamers imprint. Then back to the next book in the Moon Ridge, Virginia YA dark fantasy trilogy, Shapeshifter's Nightmare.Apr 6, 2025 - I am excited to announce that both Demon Memories and Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters Stalking North America took second place in the Bookfest Awards.
Find out more about Demon Memories here.
More info about Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters Stalking North America can be found here.
I have also secured a table as an author vendor at Hanover Book Expo. You can find the address and their website link at Appearances at a Glance to the right of this page.
Mar 11, 2025 - I got a vendor spot at Vintage Trixie's Curiosity Faire in Chesapeake, Virginia Saturday, August 23, 2025. Admission for 13 and over is $5.00. Under 13 is free. Check Appearances at a Glance for times, and address.
More good news-my editor at Schiffer Publishing just sent me the edits for my new ghost book, Paranormal Appalachian Trail. I have until March 17th to get back to her. That is the fastest I ever seen the traditional press do this. She also liked the manuscript.
I found the latest review for Demon Memories on Amazon-a 5 star review. Some of the review says, "Written in straight-forward language from multiple points of view, each clarified with chapter titles, this novel embraces the ideas of redemption and the magic of teamwork and honed skills while an unlikely group battles to thwart Hell’s fiery plans."
Feb 11, 2025 - Merry Creepmas: the Red Book, published by Wicked Shadow Press which includes my story, Holiday Sacrifice, was released last week. You can find the anthology in paperback and eBook (ePub) at Lulu.com. Click here for more info or to order.
Feb 3, 2025 - I will be doing an author takeover event on Facebook at Linda's Bloodletters group, Be My Bloody Valentine on February 14, 2025, from 3:30-4:00pm. The event begins 10:00am and ends at 4:00pm, so you can do it all day and maybe win something from one of us authors. Potential prizes include an eBook, gift card from Amazon or elsewhere, etc... You just need to play a game and comment. I plan to give away a PDF or ePub download copy of Demon Memories.
Feb 1, 2025 - My Christmas horror short story, Holiday Sacrifice, will be released in the Christmas horror anthology, Merry Creepmas: the Red Book, from Wicked Shadow Press. It will be available in paperback and eBook.
Jan 23, 2025 - I am now on the new social media site: Bluesky. Find the link to my profile here.
Jan 15, 2025 - I am happy to announce I will be one of the authors, selling and signing their books, at the Williamsburg Book Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, February 22nd. I do not have the address of the building yet--I just contacted them to find out. You can discover which authors, publishers will be there, plus speakers and events times.
I am also happy to announce me as a featured author at the Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival on March 15, 2025. The VIP reception is a paid event. General admission from 1pm to 6pm is free. Check Appearances at a Glance for address, times, and link so you can also see who else will be there.
Jan 7, 2025 - I have the dates and times and what panels I am doing at MarsCon January 17-19th, plus when I might be signing at one of my publishers, Dreampunk Press's booth there.
Friday, January 17
Speculative Poetry -4pm
How Far Will Your Dollar Go in Building Cosplay? -5pm
But I’m the Hero! The Justifications for Villainy -9pm
Saturday, January 18
No panels, but I will be signing at Dreampunk Press's booth in the dealers' room my books they have published. This includes Demon Memories. They are Dealer's Room Booth 24, 25.
Sunday, January 19
Imagining Atrocities: Using Speculative Fiction to Help Address Human Made Atrocities -10am
Dec 30, 2024 - I will be doing the Writer's Roundup on January 25, 2025, at the Powhatan Library in Powhatan, Virginia next month. Check Appearances at a Glance to your right for address and times.
Dec 16, 2024 - I just got the email: I am a literary guest for RavenCon in Glen Allen in 2025. For the address of the hotel the convention will be held, the date in April and their website, check Appearances at a Glance. You can book your room online: here.
Christmas Magic has gotten a 5-starred review at Reader's Favorite. "Christmas Magic by Pamela K. Kinney is a beautifully envisioned tale that captures the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. The story highlights that Christmas is a time for everyone, not just humans, as it brings together a diverse array of creatures, both natural and fantastical, to join in the celebration. Readers are taken on a magical journey where animals and mystical beings, such as faeries, gather to honor Christmas beneath a starry midnight sky." Read the rest of the review here.
Dec 4, 2024 - Check out the interview I did on The Paranormal Yakker on YouTube.
The mysteries & legends of shapeshifters stalking North America are unravelled by paranormal investigator Pamela K Kinney in her interview with Stan Mallow on Paranormal Yakker. From the eerie Skinwalkers & Owl Witches of the American Southwest to the elusive Kushtaka of the Northwest; from werewolves to dogmen & mythical creatures like the Beast of Bray Road; you’ll hear about all of them in the interview.
Nov 14, 2024 - Sorta late, but I've been working hard on my ghost book due to Schiffer Publishing. Anyway, my horror story, Bunny Man's Gonna Get You, is live in the anthology, Halloweenthology: Witches' Brew from Wicked Shadow Press. Get the link to both the eBook and the paperback at the Anthology page on my website.
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