My name is Erin Kendall, and I am an aspiring novelist. I have been writing since I knew what words were, and taught myself how to type at the tender age of 7. I began writing seriously (that is, with the intent of publication) about 4 years ago. My dream has always been to write novels.
I write in a few different genres. My favorite is horror/dark fantasy. I’m enthralled by vampires and other otherworldly creatures (werewolves, demons, angels, etc). I’m also fascinated with alternate realms, and have used them in a few of my books already. 
I also enjoy writing psychological horror and sci-fi. Sci-fi is a relatively new endeavor for me. I read S.L. Viehl’s Blade Dancer and was hooked. To date, I’ve written one full-length sci-fi novel, and have two in progress.
I actually have quite a few works-in-progress. Always a main one and a secondary; sometimes a tertiary as well. I tend to jump around alot, because my muse likes that. I get blocked on one, I can work on another. But usually, more often than not, the main project takes center stage. A few people have challenged me to write one book at one time and actually finish it. Problem is, plot bunnies abound in my mind—I get ideas from any and everything. I have a list of 18 so far, and that’s not including the older ones, or the series ideas. I figure I will be very busy.
Since I haven’t gone pro yet, I need to make a living just like everyone else. I work for a small marketing firm where I basically get yelled at a lot. As the office manager (please note the lack of capitals –it’s intentional), I do everything except payroll. It’s a decent job. I’ve been there almost 7 years. I work with 4 older men, and there’s never a dull moment but—I don’t exactly want to do this for the rest of my life. It’s just not my bag, baby. The industry as a whole sucks, and I suck at the whole managerial thing. But it is a job, a paycheck, so I really shouldn’t complain. Much.
I also have a passion for photography. I discovered it in my junior year of college and fell madly in love. I have my own darkroom where I make magic happen under the eerie red glow of the safelight. I am a lover of old-school processes, b&w film, and alternate process work. If it’s different and cool, I’m there. I’ve been published in numerous journals and have had my work exhibited in 4 shows. When I’m not writing, I’m most likely tinkering on something photographic.
When I’m not doing any of that, I’m either reading, watching TV (shows I am addicted to), scrapbooking, bowling, working on my website, or playing Guild Wars. I lead a very busy, very full life, and I like it that way.
For more info, and to see my photo portfolio, check out my website at http://www.erinkendall.com .
