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Clark Hays

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Born
Spearman, Texas, The United States
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October 2011


I'm an ex-poet, lapsed cowboy and whiskey enthusiast living in Portland, Oregon, with my lovely life, writing and backgammon partner Kathleen McFall. We've written 12 books together so far.

The most recent is Poetic Justice, the second book in our Restaurantland series, romance novels set in a funky, fictional Portland restaurant in the 1990s. Kitchen Heat is book one.

We also have:

A three-book sci-fi series:
Gates of Mars
Scorched Earth
Mars Adrift


A three-book alt-history series about Bonnie and Clyde:
Resurrection Road
Dam Nation
Radioactive


A four-book award-winning paranormal action/romance series, the Cowboy and Vampire Collection:
A Very Unusual Romance
Blood and Whiskey
Rough Trails and Shallow Graves (named to Kirkus Reviews best indie b
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Clark Hays Brenda, rest assured, there will be a book four! We’re just now starting the process of plotting it out so we’re hunkering down for many months of cre…moreBrenda, rest assured, there will be a book four! We’re just now starting the process of plotting it out so we’re hunkering down for many months of creative intensity, hard work and lots of fights.

I have to say, I’m pleased you found book three so moving and hope you will check out book four when it hits the shelves.(less)
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Clark Hays Hi Lucy, thanks so much for taking the time to write! I’m glad to learn you are enjoying the books and are moved by the lives and decisions of our cha…moreHi Lucy, thanks so much for taking the time to write! I’m glad to learn you are enjoying the books and are moved by the lives and decisions of our characters. You’ll be happy to know Kathleen and I hard at work on book four and hope to have it available by the end of the summer. You can stay up-to-date by liking our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cowboyandvampire). If you are willing, please share your reading experience by reviewing the books on Goodreads and Amazon and in return, we’d be delighted to send you an advanced copy of book four ASAP. Just stay in touch! (less)
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Just Released: Poetic Justice

Excited to announce the release of our 12th book together (shout out to Kathleen McFall).

Poetic Justice is the second book of our Restaurantland romance series. It’s set in the Rose and Thorn, the same fun and funky Portland restaurant where Kitchen Heat took place. Poetic Justic follows a new and thorny romance between Roz, a poet with a dark secret, and Hudson, who just got out of jail for some Read more of this blog post »
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Majenta Howdy Hell....o, Clark! Thanks for contacting me, good to hear from another author! Happy genre-mixing, good to add a little science to art. I hope you're having a great week. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!

Best wishes from Majenta


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Clark Hays Any fan of vampire freaks is a friend of mine!


Jillyn Thanks for the friend add :)


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