Kirsten McKenzie entered a horror movie competition, didn’t win, wrote the book anyway, and ended up in a Stephen King sandwich on Amazon. Just in time for Halloween, here’s the story behind Painted, and why she stopped kicking herself for not using a pen name.

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Where to Buy Kirsten McKenzie Books: A Complete Guide for Readers Worldwide

Complete 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.