Kathleen Jennings books

Kathleen Jennings is an Australian author and illustrator known for speculative fiction, fairy tale retellings, and darkly beautiful short stories.

Anthologies

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Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales 2014 Buy
Insert Title Here 2015 Buy
Hear Me Roar 2015 Buy
The Book of Witches 2023 Buy

Collections

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Kindling: Stories 2024 Buy

Non-Fiction

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Travelogues: Vignettes from Trains in Motion 2020 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

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The Heart of Owl Abbas 2018 Buy
The Wonderful Stag, or The Courtship of Red Elsie 2021 Buy
In Connorville 2025 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Flyaway 2020 Buy
Some Ways to Retell a Fairy Tale 2022 Buy
Honeyeater 2025 Buy

Kathleen Jennings is an Australian writer and illustrator whose fiction sits in the space between fairy tales and literary horror. Her work is rooted in the Australian landscape, particularly the rural Queensland settings that give her stories a distinctive sense of place unlike anything in European-flavored fantasy.

Her novella Flyaway won widespread praise for its mix of family mystery and dark folklore. Jennings’ background as an illustrator shows in her prose, which is rich in visual detail without being overwrought. She has also published short fiction in a range of speculative fiction venues and anthologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathleen Jennings written?

Kathleen Jennings has written twelve books across five series.

What was Kathleen Jennings's first book?

Kathleen Jennings’s first book is Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales, published in 2014.

Is Kathleen Jennings also an illustrator?

Yes, Jennings is both an author and an accomplished illustrator. She has created cover art and interior illustrations for various publishers, and her visual art informs the vivid imagery in her writing.

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