Fred W. Kennedy

After thirty years as a secondary school teacher and principal, I began a new career in writing Jamaican historical fiction. My first novel is DADDY SHARPE (2008), which is a narrative of the life and adventures of Jamaica's National Hero, Samuel Sharpe. The second is the story of Jamaican Taino cacique, HUAREO (Ian Randle Publishers, 2015), which has also been translated into Spanish, HUAREO, CACIQUE DE JAMAICA. Both editions are illustrated with maps, original art and colour photographs, and for those who wish to further their reading and study, they contain glossaries, chapter notes and bibliography.

My most recent book is a biography of my dad, Luis Fred Kennedy, FIRSTBORN. It was published in commemoration of the centenary of GraceKennedy in 2022.

I am working on my fifth publication, which deals with the life and times of Montague James, who was the leader of the Second Maroon War in Jamaica.

In our leisure time, my wife and I enjoy visits with our daughters' families, dividing our time between Canada and my native Jamaica. My family is a tremendous support to me. I welcome here conversations, reviews and blogs from those who have read my books.

My author website is https://www.fredwkennedy.com