Young Adult Author

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Ancrum

Welcome! Here you’ll find the latest news about YA thriller author K. Ancrum

Contact & Media

Agent & Publicist contact information for those looking for a connection. My Headshots and Bio are here too!

Newest Books!

See what will be hitting shelves next and get a sneak peak at what’s currently on my drawing board.

School & Library Visits

I love visiting schools, libraries, book fairs and more! Click to see my rates and specialties!

Selected Interviews

Some of your burning questions have already been answered. Check out some of my favorite interviews.  

Author F.A.Q.

Simple answers for simple questions. Will be updated periodically as new questions are asked! 

Social Media

Where I’m posting, what I’m posting, and etiquette on how to engage with me on social media. 

Content Warnings

Content Warnings for all of my books! Safety and Comfort over everything, guys.

Notable Reviews

THE WICKER KING 

“An eerie and mesmerizing thriller that questions the space where reality and perception overlap, The Wicker King is a spine-tingling read that will have you riveted.” ―Caleb Roerhrig, author of Last Seen Leaving and White Rabbit

“Give this to readers who like complex, experimental fictions about intense relationships that acquire mythic resonance.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“An eerie piece of realistic fiction whose characters revel in intense emotions . . . . A haunting story that bravely explores friendship and mental illness.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Teen fans of moody psychological horror will be entranced.” ―Booklist

“Reluctant reader―friendly flash fiction and packs a punch despite its brevity. . . . Like Libba Bray’s Going Bovine, Ancrum delves into the blurry space between reality and madness. . . . A haunting and provocative read that will keep teens riveted.” ―School Library Journal

“A haunting story that bravely explores friendship and mental illness.” ―Kirkus Reviews

THE WEIGHT OF THE STARS

 

The Weight of the Stars is one of the most gentle, gracious, and, overall, kind books that I’ve read all year … It’s starlight on broken concrete, it’s flowers on a broken rooftop, and it’s a masterpiece.” ―Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart a Doorway

“A quiet, generous and sweet lesbian love story about girls who dream bigger than their own universe … Fans of romance and Sarah Dessen will love this book.” ―VOYA

“As bright as it is stellar … a story with a lush, dark atmosphere; heartbreaking circumstances; bright, new love that blossoms from ugliness; and vividly real, magnetic characters.” ―Booklist (starred review)

“Touches on sexual identity, friendship, nontraditional families, and the price of human space exploration… For readers who are drawn to the unconventional, this will be a satisfying read.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Their slow-burn romance … is sweetly, devastatingly understated.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books