Chris McKinney
Chris McKinney (born 1973) is an American writer born and raised in Hawaii.
Chris McKinney | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 (age 46–47) Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Hawaii |
Biography and works
McKinney was born in Honolulu and grew up in nearby Kahalu'u. His works include The Tattoo,[1] The Queen of Tears (2000),[2][3] Bolohead Row, Mililani Mauka,[4][5] and Boi No Good.[6][7][8][9]
McKinney's novels are set in Hawaii and the plots often concern the difficulties of underprivileged people dealing with societal change.[1]
References
- Oi, Cynthia. "Author's anger gives way to awareness – and a novel that explodes images of paradise". Star Bulletin
- "The Queen of Tears". Publishers Weekly.
- Ramirez, Tino. "Blood, sweat and ‘Tears’ Local author Chris McKinney explores Hawaii's diversity in 'Queen of Tears'". Star Bulletin.
- "Central character". by Ragnar Carlson | May 13, 2009
- Mililani Mauka on Honolulu Star-Bulletin
- "Under the Surface with Boi No Good" (Honolulu Magazine)
- "Chris McKinney: Acclaimed Hawaii Author" (PBS Hawaii)
- Boi No Good Archived January 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine (Hawaii Public Radio)
- Chris McKinney on Hawaii Book and Music Festival website Archived January 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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