Showing posts with label Safe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Safe. Show all posts

Saturday, February 11, 2017

See What People Are Saying About Books by C. Kennedy!

Ómorphi

“Hauntingly beautiful, a book that you never wanted to end... Magically written, the voices and setting of the story were so clear you lived each moment with the characters.”—2014 Rainbow Awards

“Cody Kennedy writes with staggering beauty... The love story... leapt from the page and wrapped itself around your heart.”—Sammy Goode, Joyfully Jay Reviews & Goodreads YA LGBT Group

“The beauty of Omorphi is more than skin deep... There were so many facets to Cody Kennedy’s first full-length novel, it was just… so much.”—Tina, The Novel Approach

“This book, in the guise of a fictional novel, ... lets [you] know that you are not alone and you are not defined by what has been done to you.”—Deb, Live Your Life, Buy theBook

Thárros

“...for beneath the social overtones of this novel lurks a breathtaking story of love and healing.... Author Cody Kennedy has created an indomitable spirit in Christy—one that will not be broken despite all the horror he has experienced. Kennedy has given us a novel of hope…of love…of courage…thárros.”—Sammy Goode, Joyfully Jay Reviews

“A STANDING OVATION FOR SHEER AWESOMENESS.... yet another installment of beauty and strength, love and devotion, and now we’re adding hope and loyalty to the mix too...”—Caer Jones, QUEERcentric Books

“I loved being back in Michael and Christy’s world.... Most of the book was sweet and moving, but the ending just about broke my heart. This book was just beautiful all around...”—Jenna, Love Bytes Reviews

“We must start with courage. And Thárros is courage... we do muster courage, because without it there is no hope. And without hope, we are all lost.... a story of great struggles, of great friendships, and of great pain, all turned into a wondrous blend of both strength and love. The telling of a great, great love story—with true friendship shining through, the kind of love that inspires both happy endings and hope....”—Anna Lund

“Cody Kennedy is the literary artist who created the compelling situations. As I read, I was right there with Christy and Michael.... it was awesome! Highly recommended.”—Mia Kerick, author of Not Broken, Just Bent

“...to sum up this whole story into one word it would be magnificent. I highly recommend reading the Elpída series.”—Joanne Swinney, Jo & Isa Love Books

“[Thárros] is a must read. It will break your heart, but it will also fill you with love as these two boys struggle with the unthinkable. Loved it.”—Pam Kay

Slaying Isidore’s Dragons

“...intense, emotional, crazy... and beautiful.”—Brian Katcher, Forever Young Adult, and author of The Improbable Theory of Anna and Zak and Almost Perfect


“This bold, sweeping saga is a compelling story of redemptive love and healing grace. The people who inhabit Cody Kennedy’s Slaying Isidore’s Dragons are heartbreakingly real and heroic.... I highly recommend this novel to you. It is one that will impact your life in so many ways and remind you that we must all be dragon slayers.”—Sammy Goode, The Novel Approach

“If you read just one book this year, this should be the book….”—Wendy, Joyfully Jay Reviews

“Kennedy has done it again... he has put his heart and soul on the page and produced magic.”—Bec, Bike Book Reviews

Safe

“Cody Kennedy has done a great job of making two distinct personalities for the boys, and I really want to know more about their lives together.”—Becky Condit, USA Today, Happily Ever After Blog

“Mr. Kennedy pushed all the right buttons and touched me deeply with this story.... The author made me long for more because of  the way he portrays their experiences.”—Dani, Love Bytes Reviews

“…the most effective tool an author possesses to illicit emotion from the reader is excellent characterization, and in this, Kennedy is a true master.”—Mia Kerick, author of TheRed Sheet

“Safe easily rises to the bar set by Mr. Kennedy in Omorphi. I love this author. The writer and the man. Please read this.” —Tina, The Novel Approach Reviews

“Emotions, connection, first love, friendship, family support. Everything that a young boy needs while walking down the road of self-discovery.” —Connie, Gay List BookReviews

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Safe Fan Art created by Liliana Li

Created using model Gus Drake as Nico (photography by Mcklyn Cole)
and an unknown model as Caleb
You can also find beautiful fan art created by Fairy fans here 
and Omorphi fan art here.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

I am Featured Author of the Month at My Fiction Nook!

Fiction NookEach week during the month of August we're celebrating this phenomenal event by giving away an ecopy of one of my books!

Beginning with the Featured Post for week one on August 7, 2014, read about me, my FREE read Fairy, and enter for a chance to win an ecopy of Omorphi!

On August 14, 2014, read more about me, my novella Safe, and enter for a chance to win an ecopy of Safe!

On August 21, 2014. read about Omorphi, the upcoming sequel, Tharros, and enter for another chance to win an ecopy of Omorphi!

On August August 28, 2014, read about my upcoming novel Slaying Isidore's Dragons and enter for yet another chance to win an ecopy of Safe!

My deepest thanks to Anna and Sandra at My Fiction Nook for the honor and privilege of being chosen as August 2014 Featured Author of the Month!

Week 1 - Congratulations to Alaina! You won an ecopy of Omorphi!

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Author Chat! Meet me at Rainbow Gold Reviews Facebook Page tonight 7:30 p.m. PST!

Come on over to Rainbow Gold ReviewsFacebook Page for an author chat! We'll be talking about PRIDE and writing high-action stories! Comment there and on Rainbow Gold's blog for a chance to win an ebook copy of my novella, Safe! Come check it out!


Sunday, July 13, 2014

Timmy's Review of Safe by C. Kennedy

Safe was a good read, but sad and hard to read at times. Safe takes us on a journey of two friends who become lovers. They support and help each other to become the men they are. One reason I don’t like short stories is because I don’t feel I get enough time to get to know the characters and their stories. However, I do feel that Cody did a great job of going through their relationship by giving us glimpses of the past. The little pieces of their history together really make them and their story feel so much more real for me.

I felt like I could relate in some ways to Nico, though our situations were very different. He had such a hard life, and needed badly to be protected. Caleb wanted to be that protector even before he was old enough to really know what that meant. Caleb was a great boyfriend. So very caring, sweet, and most of all, protective.

I want more! I would really love to know what became of these two, and how their story might end. I hope to one day get to read more about them. Until then I will leave you with a few words about the part of the book that I was disappointed in. This is not the story, writing, or author, but is a sore subject that I feel the need to address when I’m given the opportunity to.

I was extremely frustrated by the fact that Caleb's dad did nothing to help Nico when he Caleb first went to him. Sadly, that is all too common. If nothing else, It’s my hope that this book will open some eyes to the abuse that goes on that most are too afraid to get involved with. Don’t make excuses of why you shouldn’t or can’t help. Get in there and protect these kids who are beaten. Sometimes it’s as simple as asking the right questions and taking the appropriate actions. I know Cody has links on his blog for kids that need help, but this link is for the people who don’t know how to help. ~Timmy

Available from: Harmony Ink Press

Find Cody on FacebookGoodreads, Twitter @CodyKAuthor, Amazon
and read Cody’s free serial story, Fairy.
About Safe
Caleb had one mission in life.
To keep his boyfriend safe.

They met at ten, kissed at twelve, and were madly in love by eighteen. Caleb Deering is the captain of the swim team and the hottest senior in school. He comes from a loving home with a kind father and a caring, but strict, mother who is battling breast cancer. Nico Caro is small and beautiful, and has a father who rules with an iron fist—literally. One morning Caleb forgets himself, and he pecks Nico on the lips at school. A teacher sees them and tattles to the Headmaster. The accidental outing at school might be the least of their problems, because the ball set in motion by the school’s calls to their parents could get Nico killed. In the face of that very real danger, Caleb knows he has only one mission in life: to keep Nico safe

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Joyfully Jay is the last stop on Safe's Blog tour and the final chance to win a copy of Safe!

Join me on Friday over at Joyfully Jay
Read one of my favorite excerpts from Safe and leave a comment with your email address for to be entered in the final chance to win and ecopy of Safe!

Monday, October 21, 2013

Let Safe's Mini Blog Tour Begin!



Welcome to Safe's Blog Tour and six chances to win Safe!

They met at ten, they kissed at twelve, and were madly in love by eighteen.
Caleb Deering is the captain of the swim team and the hottest senior in school. He comes from a loving home with a kind father and a caring, but strict, mother who is battling breast cancer. Nico Caro is small and beautiful, and has a father who rules with an iron fist--literally.
One morning Caleb forgets himself, and he pecks Nico on the lips at school. A teacher sees them and tattles to the Headmaster. The accidental outing at school might be the least of their problems, because the ball set in motion by the school’s calls to their parents could get Nico killed. In the face of that very real danger, Caleb knows he has only one mission in life: to keep Nico safe.

Now Available   Harmony Ink Press   Amazon    ARe    OmniLit    Barnes & Noble


SIX CHANCES TO WIN!!!

October 21st - The Novel Approach - Halloween Bonus Scene and a chance to win an ecopy of Safe!

October 24th - Release Day Giveaway with Author Shira Anthony Shira and Cody talk about Child Abuse Prevention

October 26th Harmony Ink Press on Facebook - Meet Cody Kennedy and a chance to win an ecopy Safe!

November 1st - Sid Love Blog An Interview with Cody and a chance to win an ecopy of Safe!

November 2nd - Queer Town Abbey - Cody talks about Str8washing and a chance to win an ecopy of Safe!

November 8th - Joyfully Jay - Excerpt Day and a final chance to win an ecopy of Safe!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Safe is now available for pre-order at Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press!

 
Coming October 24th!
Available for pre-order at DSP/Harmony Ink Press!
 
Caleb had one mission in life.
To keep his boyfriend safe.
 
They met at ten, kissed at twelve, and were madly in love by eighteen.
 
Caleb Deering is the captain of the swim team and the hottest senior in school. He comes from a loving home with a kind father and a caring, but strict, mother who is battling breast cancer. Nico Caro is small and beautiful, and has a father who rules with an iron fist—literally.
 
One morning Caleb forgets himself, and he pecks Nico on the lips at school. A teacher sees them and tattles to the Headmaster. The accidental outing at school might be the least of their problems, because the ball set in motion by the school’s calls to their parents could get Nico killed. In the face of that very real danger, Caleb knows he has only one mission in life: to keep Nico safeRead an excerpt of Safe.
 
 

Monday, September 2, 2013

RELEASE DATE!!! Cody's novella, Safe, due out October 24th from Harmony Ink Press!

Safe by C. Kennedy
 
from Harmony Ink Press October 24, 2013

They met at ten, they kissed at twelve, and were madly in love by eighteen.

Caleb Deering is the captain of the swim team and the hottest senior in school. He comes from a loving home with a kind father and a caring, but strict, mother who is battling breast cancer. Nico Caro is small and beautiful, and has a father who rules with an iron fist--literally.

One morning Caleb forgets himself, and he pecks Nico on the lips at school. A teacher sees them and tattles to the Headmaster. The accidental outing at school might be the least of their problems, because the ball set in motion by the school’s calls to their parents could get Nico killed. In the face of that very real danger, Caleb knows he has only one mission in life: to keep Nico safe. Read an excert of Safe here.
 
COMING OCTOBER 24, 2013 FROM HARMONY INK PRESS!



Saturday, July 6, 2013

EXCITING NEWS!

TODAY IS A GREAT DAY IN CODY'S WORLD!
TWO EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Last month I learned that the publisher for my novella, Safe, was closing its doors and Safe would no longer be in publication. I was crushed and quickly submitted Safe to Harmony Ink Press. Elizabeth North, publisher extraordinaire, jumped on it pronto, speedy, fast and I'm pleased to announce that Harmony Ink Press will republish Safe in October, 2013!
Haaaaaaah! The crowd goes wild!
Wait! There's more! Along with this terrific news, I'm pleased to announce that Omorphi will be released one month earlier than planned! Look for Omorphi in September, 2013!
It is truly an honor to be part of the Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink family. You guys rock!
Be sure to sign up for Harmony Ink's Inklings Newsletter to receive news about upcoming releases, free reads, contests, and more!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

And the HAHaT winners are...

It's official!


This was my first year participating in the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia and I am pleased and amazed by the number of people who joined us in bringing awareness to the world. I am proud to be an author of GLBTQIA literature and hope to bring you works that inspire you, give you strength and, above all, give you hope. A special thanks to all of the terrific people who participated and left comments and to Erika Pike and the wonderful people who began the Hop!

Choosing the winners was a lengthy, complicated, and very scientific process. First, it required that I print all the comments left on my blog. Having done so, I cut each comment into a strip of paper. Then, I pulled my largest bowl from the kitchen cabinet and I carefully placed the strips of paper into the bowl. And tossed them about. And tossed them about some more. Proceeding with caution, I approached Kismet's cage (for those of you who don't know, he's a greenwing macaw) and set the bowl atop the cage. He studied it for some time. *me tapping foot* "Come on, Kiz, I don't have all day." Kismet decided the strips of paper would be nice to bite and tear up. The first three strips that fell from his lips... er... beak won a signed copy of Safe!

And now... drum roll, please... The winners for participating in HAHaT especially beak-picked by Kismet are...
Urbanista
Humhumbum
Lis Craig
Congratulations!

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Hop Against Homophobia

What is the Hop Against Homophobia? It’s a blog hop created by a growing group of authors who write GLBTQIA works and who wish to bring awareness to GLBTQIA literary works and those who identify with non-binary gender. This year it begins on May 17th and will last through May 27th. It starts with IDAHO, May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia.

We hope to bring attention to crucial issues surrounding homophobia, censorship of GLBTQIA works, and to current socio-economic, political, and very personal issues surrounding those who don’t identify with the strict binary categorization of sexual identity.

It’s important to note that The Hop Against Homophobia doesn’t only represent plights of discrimination. It represents a time of change; not only one of change in perspective but also one of behavior and the law. Now, more than ever before.

I am proud to be an author of GLBTQIA literature and hope to bring you works that inspire you, give you strength and, above all, give you hope; and, perhaps, be fortunate enough to change perspective.

Over the course of the next ten days, join me in helping to bring awareness to the world, in teaching the world that those of us who don’t identify in binary ways aren’t to be feared, reviled, or persecuted, but simply accepted for who we are.

In honor of this terrific blog hop, I’m giving away one SIGNED copy of my novella, SAFE.

All you need to do is comment below. At the end of the blog hop, I will randomly select a winner and post your name here! Be sure to check back on my blog on May 29th to see if you won!

Here’s to changing the world for the better! Be calm and rock on! It does get better!

~Cody

Friday, April 12, 2013

It's Here! Safe Turns One Today!



Saturday, join Cody on his blog for the first anniversary celebration of Safe's release! Awesome authors Shira Anthony, Will Parkinson, Wade Kelly, John H. Ames, and Jayson James pose tough questions to Cody. Cody discusses Safe, what it's like to be an author, and also answers a few personal questions. Cody will also answer your questions on these awesome authors' blogs! Check 'em out!