Jon Keys's earliest memories revolve around books either read to him or that he created from places his active mind occupied. As he got older, the selection expanded beyond fairy tales and fables to the world of westerns, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as erotica, romance and graphic novels-who can resist a superhero in hot tights?
A voracious reader for half a century, Jon began creating his own fiction when he wrote tales that fit his personal idea of fantasy. His rural background forged the first stories, which were his attempt at showing LGBT characters in a more accurate light. Now he moves comfortably between several genres. Jon pulls his inspiration from a diverse background that includes time spent as a ranch hand, teacher, computer tech, designer, retail clerk, welder, artist, and, yes, pool boy. With interests ranging from kayaking and hunting to sculpture and cooking, he uses this range of life experiences to create written works that draw the reader in and wrap them in a good story. His success is evident in receiving runner-up at Rainbow Awards 2015 for his first gay fantasy novel.
Email: jon.keys@ymail.com
Blog: jonkeys.com
Facebook: facebook.com/jon.keys.773
Twitter: @Jon4Keys