Ken Kakareka is an American writer. His latest novel Summer of Irresponsibility is published with Alien Buddha Press (2023). He has a collection of poems & stories on its way with Anxiety Press. He is a Best of the Net nominee (2024). Ken’s work has appeared or is on its way in numerous rags, including Gargoyle Magazine, The Gorko Gazette, & New Pop Lit. Selected publications can be found at kenkakareka.com.