In just 90 days since its launch, The Deadly Life of Diana Penn has surpassed 1,000,000 pages read on Amazon. Join me in celebrating this incredible milestone, and read about the journey of Diana, the fictional town of Cheviot Hills, and the readers who made it all possible.
Read MoreI've launched Kirsten McKenzie's Time Travel Society—a Patreon for readers who love getting lost in the past. Get exclusive short stories, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes updates, vintage research materials, and early access to my novels. Join our community of time travel enthusiasts today.
Read MoreComplete guide to buying Kirsten McKenzie’s books worldwide. Includes online retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Apple Books, Kobo), how to order from local bookstores, library request tips, WorldCat search instructions, and the new ChatGPT Instant Checkout feature. Full catalog of time travel and paranormal thriller titles included.
Read MoreFor the next year—possibly two—I went to bed surrounded by an army of stuffed animals. My pillows, my teddy bears, every soft toy I owned formed a protective barrier around my head and neck. In my child’s logic, if the vampires couldn’t reach my throat, I was safe…
Read MoreA week in Napier with my partner in publishing crime, Andrene Low, turned into a caffeine-fuelled, wine-lubricated marathon of indie authoring. Between editing, formatting, gym sessions, and a bit of money manifestation, I even managed lunch with Catherine Robertson and tea with Tina Clough — both romance authors. Is the universe hinting at a genre change?
Read MoreNew Zealand author Kirsten McKenzie’s 11th book hits half a million pages read on Amazon in under a month: Persistence, Collaboration, and a Hint of Time Travel.
Read MoreFriday was one of those days where nerves and excitement battled it out right up until showtime! I had the honour of MCing the 2025 China International Book Trading Corporation seminar in Auckland, and despite my pre-stage terror, it reminded me why I love these industry events so much. From finally meeting Jenny Nagle from the NZ Society of Authors in person to hearing about China's innovative approach to protecting authors from AI copyright issues, it was a day full of meaningful connections and forward-thinking conversations...
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