Kelly McCullough
Encyclopedia
Kelly David McCullough is a contemporary American
author of Fantasy
and Science Fiction
novels living in Wisconsin
. His critically acclaimed WebMage was released in 2006, followed by Cybermancy in 2007 CodeSpell in 2008, MythOS in 2009, and Spellcrash in 2010. Some of his 20 published short stories include The Uncola and When Jabberwocks Attack; he also has written a number of poems, including The Bees: An Edgar Allan Pooh Poem. His non-fiction work includes an illustrated collection that is part of a robust middle school physical science curriculum that was funded by the National Science Foundation
and has been adopted by several state boards of education, the Interactions in Physical Science curriculum.
Before succeeding as a published author, McCullough acted in the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
, the Colorado Renaissance Festival, and the Arizona Renaissance Festival
. He lives with his wife, Laura, and a number of cats.
Awards include the 2000 "Writers of the Future" winner, an international competition begun by L. Ron Hubbard
.
In 2008, he donated his archive to the department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Northern Illinois University
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
author of Fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
and Science Fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
novels living in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. His critically acclaimed WebMage was released in 2006, followed by Cybermancy in 2007 CodeSpell in 2008, MythOS in 2009, and Spellcrash in 2010. Some of his 20 published short stories include The Uncola and When Jabberwocks Attack; he also has written a number of poems, including The Bees: An Edgar Allan Pooh Poem. His non-fiction work includes an illustrated collection that is part of a robust middle school physical science curriculum that was funded by the National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health...
and has been adopted by several state boards of education, the Interactions in Physical Science curriculum.
Before succeeding as a published author, McCullough acted in the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair, an interactive outdoor event which focuses on recreating the look and feel of a fictional 16th Century "England-like" fantasy kingdom...
, the Colorado Renaissance Festival, and the Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park and Renaissance fair in Arizona located in Apache Junction east of the Phoenix metro area near Gold Canyon...
. He lives with his wife, Laura, and a number of cats.
Awards include the 2000 "Writers of the Future" winner, an international competition begun by L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard , better known as L. Ron Hubbard , was an American pulp fiction author and religious leader who founded the Church of Scientology...
.
In 2008, he donated his archive to the department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
.