Brandon Massey facts for kids

Brandon Massey is an American writer born on June 9, 1973. He is known for writing exciting thriller fiction stories. His books often include elements of horror and suspense.

Massey has written many novels and collections of short stories. He has also edited three books that feature stories by different authors. Today, Brandon Massey lives with his family near Atlanta, Georgia. He won the Gold Pen Award for Best Thriller from the Black Writers Alliance, which is a special award for his writing.

About Brandon Massey's Early Life

Brandon Massey was born in Waukegan, Illinois. He grew up in a town called Zion, which is a suburb just north of Chicago.

What Brandon Massey Writes About

Many of Brandon Massey's stories take place in and around Atlanta, Georgia. He also sets his books in the Deep South of the United States. His novels often mix horror, suspense, and supernatural events. This means his stories might have ghosts or strange powers.

Massey's books often show what modern African-American life is like. He sets his stories in busy cities and also in older, mysterious southern places. He once said that he loves the exciting feeling you get from a scary movie or book. He wanted to create that same rush for his readers.

How Brandon Massey's Books Are Published

Some of Brandon Massey's first novels were published by Kensington Books. They were released under a part of the company called Dafina. Later, he started his own publishing company. It is called Dark Corner Publishing and is based in Atlanta. This company now publishes his newer books.