Kenny Gould writes science fiction and fantasy books for both kids and adults with high stakes, strange worlds, and at least one deeply questionable companion.
His most popular book, The Castle of 1,000 Doors, features a fast-talking, electromagnetically charged potato named Spud—which should tell you everything you need to know.
Before writing fantasy, he spent years as one of the country’s foremost beer writers, contributing to Bon Appétit, Men’s Health, Gear Patrol, and Thrillist. In 2017, he founded Hop Culture, a beer magazine that was acquired in 2020 by Untappd.
Kenny holds a BA in English from Duke University, an MFA from Chatham University, and an MBA from NYU Stern—none of which adequately prepared him to write about weaponized potatoes.
If you enjoy chaotic adventures, dangerous dungeons, and the occasional talking vegetable, you’re in the right place.
Fun Facts About Kenny
When Kenny was younger, his parents ran a children’s summer camp in Upstate New York.
Kenny has lived in forty-three different houses in seven different states.
Kenny has been shot with an arrow. It hit him in the hand. It didn’t go all the way through, but it definitely hurt. He doesn’t recommend it.
Kenny has two very fluffy cats (Squish and Crumb) and one very goofy dog (Lola).
Kenny Gould is a Kenny G (like the saxophonist), and has actually met Kenny G. Other famous people Kenny has met include 50 Cent, Emma Brown, and Alan Tudyk, who played Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball.
