Marie Hoy-Kenny

Author Of Children’s Books And Adult Fiction

Welcome to the official website of Marie Hoy-Kenny, where thrilling stories, dark secrets, and deep emotions come together. Explore my books, upcoming projects, and the latest in my literary journey.

This Plant Is Not Boring

Shadow Lab

The Girls from Hush Cabin

This Plant Is Not Boring

Shadow Lab

The Girls from Hush Cabin

Marie Hoy-Kenny Author

Marie Hoy-Kenny is a writer and theatre enthusiast from Ontario, Canada, where she lives with her guitar-playing husband, two creative and spirited young children, and mischievous bichon poodle.

Marie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Science in Education. She writes young adult and middle grade novels and has had several stories and poems published in literary magazines.

Her debut young adult thriller THE GIRLS FROM HUSH CABIN was published by Blackstone Publishing in August, 2023. Her first picture book, PLANTS ARE NOT BORING, was illustrated by Mike Deas and published in April, 2025.

Books

Explore My Stories

This Plant Is Not Boring

Shadow Lab

The Girls from Hush Cabin

Coming Soon

My adult romantic comedy novel, Something Like Desire, will be published by Blackstone Publishing in August 2026.

Magazine

Magazine Features

Posted On:
25 August, 2025

In The Hours Before The 1959 Auchengeich Coal Mine Disaster, published in Flashback Fiction

Posted On:
25 August, 2025

The End of the Girl, published in Trampset

Posted On:
25 August, 2025

Deserving, published in Okay Donkey Magazine

Reviews

Murder & Mayhem

A She Reads Pick of Most Anticipated YA Thrillers of Summer A Perpetual Page Turner Pick for Nostalgic Summertime Vibes A Murder&Mayhem Pick of LGBTQ Thrillers A Reads Rainbow Pick of 2023’s Upcoming Books A Kings River Life Pick of Queer Mysteries of the Month A Barnes & Noble Favorite Indie Book of August & September A Lambda Literary Review Pick of the Month’s Most Anticipated Literature A Pop Goes the Reader Pick of YA Books for Halloween Finalist for the Voice Arts Award for Mystery An In the Hills Pick of 2023’s Top Books for Teen

Silver Screen Library

“Shadow Lab will entertain science fiction fans and introduce many of them to some talented new writers.”

– Sal’s Fiction Addiction

“Mike Deas does a terrific job of adding to the fun…He fills the pages with ever-changing perspectives, plenty of action, and fully expressive faces. Readers will want to pore over the pictures as it shared again and again.”

Sal’s Fiction Addiction

“Mike Deas does a terrific job of bringing this delightful story to life with his expressive illustrations. This Plant Is Not Boring is a fun, imaginative picture book that shows kids just how exciting plants can be. With vibrant visuals and a playful narrative, it’s a perfect read for young minds looking to explore the wonders of the natural world.”

Seattle Book Review

“Fans of short speculative fiction stories are in luck…Each story is a thrill ride.”

Library Journal

“[Will] resonate with readers in their heads and hearts, even as it hits them solidly in the gut. Sci-fi/horror mash-ups have been gaining in popularity, and this anthology provides a great overview of what readers can expect across this broad genre blend.”

In the Hills

“Timely, intense, and oddly sensual, Shadow Lab proves once again that science fiction is the genre of genres, the laboratory where all stories become reinvented for our time.”

Jennifer Brody, award-winning author of A Sacrifice of Blood and Stars and The 13th Continuum

“A gripping, whimsical, and inventive collection! Couldn’t put it down.”

Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of All Eyes on Her and The Girls Are All So Nice Here

“Tense, propulsive, and hugely entertaining, The Girls from Hush Cabin is all about the long reach of the past…and secrets that refuse to stay buried. With summer camp flashbacks, mysterious deaths, and friends brought back together by unlikely circumstances, this twisty thriller will keep you turning pages, desperate to know what happens next.”

Alexis Nedd, author of Don’t Hate the Player

“The Girls from Hush Cabin is what emerges when Pretty Little Liars meets I Know What You Did Last Summer and has a twisty, exciting new book baby. The protagonists are relatably flawed, leaping off the page as deeply human characters with secrets that no one sees coming. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and holds you there until its thrilling conclusion.”

School Library Journal

“Hoy-Kenny doesn’t pull any punches. A solid mystery with actual murders.”

Murder & Mayhem

“The setting is atmospheric and creepy and full of secrets. This is a fun YA book that slowly shares information to build over time. It was a great popcorn thriller with good representation—perfect for summer!”

In the Hills

“Hoy-Kenny’s debut young adult novel is full of nostalgic summer vibes, shady suspects, and dark secrets from the past.”

Marie Hoy-Kenny

Author Of Children’s Books And Adult Fiction

Bio

Marie Hoy-Kenny Author

Books

Explore My Stories

Coming Soon

Magazine

Magazine Features

In The Hours Before The 1959 Auchengeich Coal Mine Disaster, published in Flashback Fiction

The End of the Girl, published in Trampset

Deserving, published in Okay Donkey Magazine

Reviews

Murder & Mayhem

Silver Screen Library

– Sal’s Fiction Addiction

Sal’s Fiction Addiction

Seattle Book Review

Library Journal

In the Hills

Jennifer Brody, award-winning author of A Sacrifice of Blood and Stars and The 13th Continuum

Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of All Eyes on Her and The Girls Are All So Nice Here

Alexis Nedd, author of Don’t Hate the Player

School Library Journal

Murder & Mayhem

In the Hills