Barry KuKes

I have often been referred to as a Renaissance man, I guess because I have a wide array of interests, including writing and music. I have played drums at a professional level for over 50 years. Visit Barrydrums to listen to songs with me on the drums. I still play with two bands, and I am a studio musician. 

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​I have always loved writing stories. My first was a short story called "The Man Who Killed James Stigwood." I was ten years old when I wrote it. My mother was very impressed, but as my mother, she was required to love anything her son did, short of setting the house on fire. (It was a small fire contained in the family room.)

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My first published novel, "The Christmas House," has been downloaded and/or shared over 25,000 times. I was offered a movie deal for the book, but it didn't feel right, so I passed. 

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I am currently writing the prequel called "The Christmas House - Origins 1845 to 1997." It's going to be quite a long book, so I don't see it being completed any time soon. I have several other books started, but I only have so many hours in a day. If I live long enough, I will complete a few.

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I just completed a novella, "When Angels Cry," which is a 16 chapter book with 16 corresponding song tracks. Readers read a chapter, then listen to the song track for that chapter.  The book is not available as of this writing, but you can listen to the soundtrack here.

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I write a weekly column for the USA Today Network of newspapers. Papers like the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Sarasota Herald Tribune, and Indianapolis Star run the column regularly. 

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Two of my books, "Why Do People Have Pets?" and "Why Do Pets Have People?", each feature a collection of 70 of my columns from over the years since 2018. All proceeds from the sale of these two books benefit animal shelters.

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All of my books are available as a print soft or hard cover, eBook, and audiobook from Amazon.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at bkukes@gmail.com. 

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Also, if you belong to a women's club or group, or you are part of a non-profit like Kiwanis, I am available to speak to your members about my books. If you belong to a book club, I am happy to talk to your group, read a chapter or two, and sign copies. Email me or call/text me at 704-685-3247 to schedule an appearance.

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Thank you for your interest in my books and music.

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Barry

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