The official blog of Kevin Miller, author of the Milligan Creek Series and other books - Kevin Miller

I just finished a new book!

2/16/2024

It's called Total Bots, and it's book 2 in the Game On series, with book 1, The Stream Team, coming out soon from Bakken Books in March. I'm going to take a short break to finish Off the Hook, book 8 in the Milligan Creek series, then it's on to book 3 of Game On, One-Shot Wonders. I never imagined I'd be writing a series about a bunch of kids trying to make it big on Fortnite, but I'm having a blast working on it, and I can't wait to get it out there.

Reviews for Danica Panica are coming in

2/2/2024

So far they're all five stars. Here's one of them.

See more reviews and buy the books here.

A sneak peek at my new series for Bakken Books

1/29/2024

The series is called Game On, and it's for kids ages 8-12. Here's an overview:

Meet Wyatt Kelsey, a fourteen-year-old gamer with dreams as big as his Fortnite fails. Desperate to achieve fame and fortune as a streaming sensation, Wyatt concocts a wild plan to assemble the ultimate squad. But there’s a twist—his recruits know nothing about Fortnite! What they do have, though, are the skills that could make them the greatest team of all time. All Wyatt has to do is train them.

But as Wyatt soon learns, transforming this group of misfiring misfits into a squad of no-scope snipers is nowhere near the easy path to success that he was hoping for. And if he fails, not only will it mean the end of his dream, it will also send him crashing straight into his worst nightmare—a summer job.

Join Wyatt on a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of friendship, gaming, and the unpredictable journey to becoming a Fortnite sensation. Will he and his team triumph against all odds, or is his goal destined to fade away like a pixelated sunset? Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming tale of determination, camaraderie, and the unexpected twists that come with chasing your wildest dreams.

Book 1 is called The Stream Team, and it will be available in the first quater of 2024 from Bakken Books. To whet your appetite, here's a peek at a portion of the cover--which is still a work in progress.

A new cover for "Pumpkins"

1/25/2024

For some reason I decided it was time to update the covers for my Uncanny Icons series, starting with Pumpkins. Have a look.

A quick update on current writing projects

12/8/2023

As of this moment, I am 29,711 words into Off the Hook, book 8 in the Milligan Creek Series. This story revolves around a fishing tournament, with a quest for fame, fortune, fish, and revenge driving the action. I'm having a blast writing it, and I can often be found laughing to myself in my office in response to my characters' crazy antics. The way things are going, I should have a solid first draft by the end of next week, and with any luck, the book will be available in the first a quarter of 2024.

In the meantime, I'm also very close to finishing the backstory for Teeth, book 3 in the Uncanny Icons Series, which is about some glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth that are far more than a mere novelty item.

Last month, I also completed The Stream Team, which is book 1 in a new six-book series called Game On that I'm writing for Bakken Books. It's about a group of unlikely gamers who are trying to become a championship Fortnite squad. The book will come out in the first quarter of next year.

And don't forget Danica Panica! The first six books in that series are now available from Bakken as well, and if you order before Dec. 15, you can still get them in time for Christmas!

Danica Panica is now available!

11/6/2023

The first six Danica Panica books, my new series for girls ages 6-9, are now available from Bakken Books. Buy them here: https://bakkenbooks.com/products/danica-panica-pack-one

I just appeared on a podcast

9/25/2023

It's called Talking Books and Stuff, and you can listen to it here to get the lowdown on my latest Milligan Creek book, LARPers.

Update on Danica Panica

9/21/2023

Due to printer scheduling, our release date has been pushed back from Oct. 11 to Nov. 3, which is just in time for the holiday shopping season! I can't wait to see these books released. Keep your eyes on Bakken Books for future updates.

Danica Panica has a release date!

8/22/2023

The first 6 books in my new series, Danica Panica, will be released on Oct. 11, 2023, by Bakken Books, with a presale to take place two weeks earlier. Here's a quick overview of the series, which is aimed at girls ages 6-9:

Danica Panica has a problem that she’s afraid to tell people about—because being afraid is exactly her problem!

The list of things that frighten Danica is endless, but a few of them include: snakes, spiders, dogs (and some cats), horses, fish, bees, mice, germs, deep water, heights, darkness, loud noises, open spaces, closed spaces, thunderstorms, flying, needles, pills, doctors, nurses, dentists, hospitals, clowns, ghosts, and . . . beards (yes, beards, especially the thick bushy kind).

Thankfully, Danica has her loyal Yorkshire terrier Clark to help her through it, not to mention her parents, though her younger brother Ivan (“the terrible”) is another matter . . .

Join Danica in each hilarious adventure as she sets out to defeat yet another fear, as only Danica can. Perfect for girls ages 6–8, this delightful series will inspire young readers to conquer their fears, appreciate their uniqueness, and live a fuller, richer, and more enjoyable life.

And here are the titles of the first 6 books:

Danica Panica and the First Day of School
Danica Panica and the Thing Under the Bed
Danica Panica and the Thunderstorm of Doom
Danica Panica and the Snapping, Snarling Dog
Danica Panica and the Sharp, Scary Needle
Danica Panica and the Big Fat Hen

And finally, here's a piece of interior art from book 2:

A sneak peek at the cover for "Danica Panica and the First Day of School"

7/30/2023

Below is a rough sketch of the cover for "Danica Panica and the First Day of School," book 1 in a new series I wrote that's coming out this fall from Bakken Books. It's a humorous series in the style of Junie B. Jones written for girls 6-8 who struggle with anxiety issues. In each book, Danica strives to overcome a new fear as only she can. Books 1-6 will be released simultaneously, so you can binge them just like a Netflix show. Stay tuned!