KEM RICHARDS
NOVELS
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The cost of living a lavish lifestyle is high, and Marcella's determined to succeed. What does a girl from Ohio with nothing to lose do to survive in New York City? Welcome to her world of sex, drugs, and toxic relationships.
Coming July, 2026
A psychiatrist by day and jazz musician by night, Miles Parish meets world-renown ballerina Francine Jackson while on the train during a city-wide blackout. Upon meeting, they soon discover that they can read each other’s minds. Miles can’t ignore their telepathic connection and intense attraction while Francine struggles to accept their bizarre phenomenon.
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Fashion designer Marcella Burke continues her life’s journey in Brooklyn, New York, with a threat from an old friend. It holds the power to end her accelerating career and destroy her marriage. The battle of maintaining a secret, manipulation, and processing an unexpected catastrophe forces her into a state of self-preservation. Oh, and her mother did the unthinkable. Follow Marcy on this path of lies, ulterior motives, and the rise of a new antagonist seeking to settle a score.
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Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bianca attempts to rescue her kidnapped children while being hunted for a murder she did or did not commit.
REVIEWS
BookTrib
“The Devil Wears Prada" Meets "Sex and the City" in Story of Manhattan's Corporate World in 'The End of May. "
J. Raditch, Berkely College
“The acclaimed The End of May exceeded my expectation and The Gallucci Gallery is the sheer definition of creative writing. Grandeur Publishing produces the most unique and binge-worth stories on the market to date..”
The Book Commentary
"A Triumph for fans of literary fiction with believable and solidly--written characters."
BIOGRAPHY
Kem Richards is an award-winning author based in the Lehigh Valley and New York City, known for bringing complex, emotionally layered characters to life. His latest novel, The End of May: Sun & Rain, has captivated readers with its honesty, depth, and heart. A first-place winner of the CLBC International Book Excellence Award, Kem continues to craft stories that explore love, identity, and transformation in ways that feel both intimate and universal.
Often described as a “visual and diverse writer,” Kem creates stories that feel lived-in—stories that challenge your mind and tug gently at your heart.
Though he wasn’t born at the end of May, the month has always meant something to him—a season of change, memory, and quiet self-discovery. Growing up admiring the city’s skyline, he dreamed of writing stories that could one day touch people the way great books had touched him.
His path to writing wasn’t straightforward. With a bachelor’s degree in Music Business and early experience in entertainment, real estate, and travel, Kem’s career was anything but predictable. He often jokes that every detour gave him a character, a story, or a lesson he didn’t know he needed.
“Writing allowed me to discover parts of myself I didn’t know existed,” he says. “I realized imagination isn’t something you use—it’s something you live.” For him, writing isn’t just about creating; it’s about connecting, expanding, and finding meaning in the in-between moments of life.
Whether tucked away in a Lehigh Valley café or writing at a library in Manhattan, Kem draws inspiration from the people and experiences that have shaped him—the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons that come with both.
“Society says chase your dreams,” he reflects. “I’ve learned to attract them instead. The more you chase something, the more it runs. Do the work, stay open, and the right things start to find you.”
In addition to The End of May: Sun & Rain, Kem is currently working on Fireworks for Francine and House of Hollander, as well as a series of psychological thrillers written under the pseudonym K.B. Richards.
He’s appeared in The New York Weekly, Voraka Magazine, and LA Journal, among other media platforms—but what he values most are the quiet messages from readers who say his stories made them feel seen.
