C.K. Donnelly Fantasy Author | Unsuccessful Quitter (tm)
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The Latest from C.K. Donnelly
IT'S A SWEEP!
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
TRINE REVELATION, The Kinderra Saga: Book 3 *AND* TRINE FALLACY, Book 2 win the 2022 NYC Big Book Award for Epic Fantasy! TRINE RISING, Book 1 was the 2020 winner.
https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2022winners
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
C.K. Donnelly used to think she didn’t like science fiction or fantasy. But then a little movie series called Star Wars came along, and her life was never the same. Eventually Donnelly decided she wanted to create an immersive, fantastical world of her very own. In Book 2 of the Kinderra Saga, Trine Fallacy, Donnelly unveils her creative
C.K. Donnelly used to think she didn’t like science fiction or fantasy. But then a little movie series called Star Wars came along, and her life was never the same. Eventually Donnelly decided she wanted to create an immersive, fantastical world of her very own. In Book 2 of the Kinderra Saga, Trine Fallacy, Donnelly unveils her creative universe by taking the reader along on a hunting trip with her young protagonist, Mirana.
NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Wins
KIRKUS REVIEWS PROFILE: "Donnelly's Immersive Saga Bursts Off the Page"
NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Wins
TRINE FALLACY took home the "Best Book the Coming of Age Category" and TRINE REVELATION was a winner in the "Best Books in the Fantasy Category" for the Summer 2022 NABE Pinnacle
The Kinderra Saga Takes Home the Gold!
'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Wins
"Trine Rising, The Kinderra Saga: Book 1" and "Trine Fallacy, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2" were both awarded 1st Place/Gold Medals at the 2022 Colorado Independent Publisher EVVY Awards
'Donnelly’s latest installment pushes her meticulously crafted narrative to a dramatic peak.'
'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
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'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
'You know a story is expertly written when you half close your eyes to read it because you can't bear the tension in a heated scene'
Read the full review
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
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'[Mirana] is one of the best characters in contemporary literature.'
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
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'Trine Revelation' takes 5 Stars - Readers' Favorite
'TRINE REVELATION, the story begun in TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY, continues without losing any of the power, emotional force, or beautiful worldbuilding of its predecessors.'
'A thrill ride from the first page to the last… Riveting' -- THE PRAIRIES REVIEW
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'A thrill ride from the first page to the last… Riveting' -- THE PRAIRIES REVIEW
'A thrill ride from the first page to the last… Riveting' -- THE PRAIRIES REVIEW
'A thrill ride from the first page to the last… Riveting' -- THE PRAIRIES REVIEW
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'High stakes and agonizing choices'
'A thrill ride from the first page to the last… Riveting' -- THE PRAIRIES REVIEW
'High stakes and agonizing choices'
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TRINE FALLACY Wins 3 Literary Awards
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
TRINE FALLACY Wins 3 Literary Awards
TRINE FALLACY, the second installment of epic fantasy series The Kinderra Saga recently won two literary awards.
- Bronze Medal with the 2022 Independent Publishers Book Awards for Young Adult Fiction - Fantasy
- 2022 IndieReader Discovery Award for the Action/Adventure category
Earlier this year, Trine Fallacy was also awarded the 2022 IPA (Independent Press Award) for the Epic Fantasy category, bringing three awards to date for the Trine Rising sequel.
Character Reveal: DESDE KELLIS PINAL
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
TRINE FALLACY Wins 3 Literary Awards
All gratitude to my character "co-mother" @KimDingwall
DESDE KELLIS PINAL DESCRIPTION
*Seer Prime of Kin-Deren Province
*Wife of Defender Commander Kaarl Pinal
*Mother of young Aspected Mirana Kellis Pinal
*Amulet: Yellow topaz in gold setting
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
THE 18TH ANNUAL BEST BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS
LOS ANGELES – American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of The 2021 Best Book Awards on November 16, 2021. Over 400 winners and finalists were announced in over 90 categories. Awards were presented for titles published in 2019-2021.
"Having both TRINE RISING and TRINE FALLACY take honors in the Fiction/Fantasy category was a complete surprise," said author C.K. Donnelly. "These novels are the culmination of 20 years of story-crafting and world-building...and unsuccessfully quitting!"
Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest said this year’s contest yielded over 2,000 entries from mainstream and independent publishers, which were then narrowed down to over 400 winners and finalists.
American Book Fest is an online publication providing coverage for books from mainstream and independent publishers to the world online community.
American Book Fest has an active social media presence with over 133,000 current Facebook fans.
This is the fifth award for TRINE RISING and the first major honor for TRINE FALLACY.
http://americanbookfest.com/generalfiction/fantasyscifi.html
TRINE RISING wins 4th AWARD!
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TRINE RISING & TRINE FALLACY both honored at 2021 Best Book Awards
The Jenkins Group is proud to announce C.K. Donnelly has won a BRONZE MEDAL for "Trine Rising, The Kinderra Saga: Book 1” in the Young Adult Fiction -- Fantasy/Sci-Fi category in the 15th Annual, 2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Launched in 2007, the awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to celebrate children’s books and life-long reading.
"Medalists were chosen from nearly 1,500 total entries that came from children's book authors, illustrators and publishers from all over the U.S. and from 22 other countries around the world," said the Jenkins Group.
This is the fourth award "Trine Rising" has received, including the 2021 Independent Press Association Award (Fantasy); 2021 IndieReader Discover Award (Young Adult); and the 2020 NYC Big Book Award (Epic Fantasy).
Donnelly can be reached for comment through Claire McKinney PR,
908-955-7579 or claire@clairemckinneypr.com.
BOOK REVIEW: Kirkus Reviews
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
"Donnelly's high-stakes sequel grapples with the complexities of lingering love and the ethics of war. ... A mature and deftly plotted fantasy sequel by a shrewd author." — Kirkus Reviews
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
BOOK TRAILER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 on sale online at your favorite bookseller! https://amzn.to/3Ah5gFz
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 Ebook available NOW from Amazon!
Donnelly Wins 3rd Award for 'Trine Rising'
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
C.K. Donnelly wins the 2021 IndieReader Discovery Award for 'Young Adult' Genre!
WINNER 2021 IPA Award for Fantasy
TEASER: TRINE FALLACY, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2
WINNER 2021 IPA Award for Fantasy
"Trine Rising, The Kinderra Saga: Book 1" has just been named the 2021 Independent Press Award WINNER for Fantasy!