A Gentle Kind of Strength

Kendall McKenna was the MLR Press Author of the Year for both 2013 and 2014. Her first work of fiction was written at the worldly age of nine, and was a transformative work that expanded on the story told in a popular song of the time. She tried her hand at vampire and cowboy fiction, winning high school poetry and short story contests along the way. It wasn't until she discovered the world of m/m erotic fiction and found her stride with cops, Marines and muscle cars, that she felt inspired to share her stories with readers who enjoy the same things. Putting herself through college by working in a newly created HIV testing clinic in her local Department of Health, introduced Kendall to the gay and lesbian community. Understanding and empathy has made her a lifetime advocate of GLBT issues. A brief bout of unemployment gave Kendall the time and focus she needed to finally produce a novel worth submitting for publication. Her first novel, Brothers In Arms, introduced the world to her authentic military stories and characters. After breaking an ankle in a freak incident, Kendall battled an extended case of writer's block. She also blames her character "Terrell", and his reluctance to be the center of attention. Kendall was born and raised in Southern California. COVID caused some upheaval that resulted in a necessary move to Louisiana. Her small dog enjoys it when she writes, as she sits still long enough for her to curl up beside her. You can find Kendall on the internet at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorkendallmckenna Instagram: AuthorKendallMcKenna Email: kendall.mckenna3@gmail.com