Kevin Hogg

As if summer school wasn't bad enough, Trevor discovers that it's actually training grounds for aspiring pranksters--not exactly his style. Can he overcome rivalries and betrayal (not to mention methyl thioacetate, durian, and yodeling) to rise to the top of his class? #DVPit #MG

Welcome to Wedgie Academy. It's not just any summer school--it's boot camp for class clowns. But why has mild-mannered Trevor been sent there? And does he have the creativity and drive to rise to the top in a school where even the principal is in on the pranks? #DVPit #MG

An unforgettable summer—Stonewall, Zodiac, Hurricane Camille, Neil Armstrong, Vietnam, and many other major events. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 1969: 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 takes readers everywhere from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. #DVPit #A #NF

Something old? Something new? Something borrowed? Check, check, and check. But Something Blue? A heartwarming story of Cecilia, who will do anything to make her sister’s wedding day complete. #DVPit #PB #C

What a start to the summer school. Doused with water, mud, glitter…and that’s just the first hour. Turns out it’s actually prankster training ground, and Trevor must learn to strike back quickly and creatively. Welcome to Wedgie Academy. #DVPit #MG

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦: Rhyming Christmas book combines Twelve Days of Christmas with Five Little Monkeys in a fun-to-read story of a winter party. An animal band, dancing, and snow sports for everyone (except the geese--they're a-"lei"ing in Hawaii). #DVPit #C #PB

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 1969: 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 – All the major events in 43 countries plus the birth of the internet, the Beatles breakup, a confirmed UFO abduction, sports, music, pop culture and much more. #DVPit #A #NF

Friendship, forces, and physics—two girls set out to build a treehouse without power tools. With their knowledge and hard work, they can do amazing things. Simple Machines: Rosa and Marie’s Treehouse—for ages 6-12. #DVPit #PB #STEM #STEAM

Summer school sucks...until Trevor discovers that it's actually training grounds for aspiring pranksters. Can he overcome rivalries and betrayal to rise to the top of his class? More importantly, can he even survive a summer filled with methyl thioacetate, durian, and yodeling? #DVPit #MG

I've been old enough to buy liquor for over a quarter century. Still feels good to get asked for ID...until they look at it and say, "No way! Hey everyone, come over here and guess how old this guy actually is!" or their eyes get big and they say, "I'm so sorry...sir."

The Golden Child, by Kevin Hogg Standing atop the podium, the Golden Boy’s long blond hair blew in the wind. He smiled for the reporters, gold medal around his neck. The famous image looked out at children from the history books.…

My 15th short story, "The Golden Child," was released today by 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘧𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴. A third-generation judo champion faces a crisis and has to make a hasty sacrifice, but its impact goes deeper than he anticipates. halfwaydownthestairs.net/2025/09/01/t...

A running track

A new short story published today. When a world-class sprinter captivates the world, everyone is excited to see him attain the unthinkable…well, 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 everyone.

Read "9.5 Seconds" in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 at thequasarreview.wixsite.com/the-quasar-r...

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Welcome to Wedgie Academy. It's not just any summer school--it's boot camp for class clowns. But why has mild-mannered Evan been sent here? And does he have the creativity and drive to rise to the top in a school where even the principal is in on the nonstop pranks? #Q #MG #questpit

An unforgettable summer—everything from Stonewall, Charles Manson, and the Moon landing to the Beatles breakup, birth of the internet, and confirmed UFO abduction. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 1969: 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 takes readers everywhere from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. #Q #A #NF #questpit

Friendship, forces, and physics—two girls set out to build a treehouse without power tools. With their knowledge and hard work, they can do amazing things. 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦’𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦. #questpit #Q #MG #STEM

Summer school sucks...until Evan discovers that it's training grounds for aspiring pranksters. Can he overcome rivalries and betrayal to rise to the top of his class? More importantly, can he survive a summer filled with explosions, durian, and yodeling? Welcome to Wedgie Academy. #Q #MG #questpit

It taught me to tie my shoes. So dangerous.

And a Cubs fan, too. Those don't overlap often...

Down Here By Kevin Hogg “One, two, three!” counted Jillian, Alicia, and Erin. All three threw their sticks together. They rushed to the other side of the bridge and looked down. “That’s mine! I win!” …

Another short story published today. Check out "Down Here" at brightflash1000.com/2025/07/03/d... or any of my stories at kevinhogg.ca/short-stories.

One that made me smile in Law class last week. Didn't realize it was the same guy until about the 8th time I watched My Cousin Vinny.

I don't care for this. Didn't we just play the same game a few weeks ago?

The Final Threads by Kevin Hogg Of all the days for his car to break down—the hottest day of the summer. Sloan found himself praying for a patch of shade near the road. Sure, removing the trees next to the highway r…

A new publishing success!

Inspired by a man who picked me up while hitchhiking, "The Final Threads" was published today by 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭. I hope you have a chance to check it out. (And for more of my stories, head to kevinhogg.ca/short-stories.)

20¢/litre in a single day? Kevin doesn't approve.

It was the first computer game I ever played. The first time I experienced exploring a new world. It took months before we realized the secret to making the mermaid, etc., appear--happened a few times unintentionally, but just couldn't figure out how to do it on purpose.

Cue the lawsuit!

I remember putting tape on the monitor to help with the timing when fighting the boars. Still didn't help much with the third one because of the different angle.