Kelly Hunt Collins says she has been writing for most of her life, and has recently published her first book, a fantasy fiction book titled “The Rise of the Shadows.” This is the first of a series titled “The Fey Chronicles.”

Collins describes the book as a story about two modern wizards in a battle between good and evil. They transcend into the Fey Realm and learn about an ancient prophecy they are part of, and the Realm’s fate is placed in their hands.

Collins said the book fits the interest of a wide demographic of people, from ages 13 and up.

“If the person is a fan of fiction, I’m getting a lot of good comments that they are really enjoying the book,” Collins said. “I’ve had several people compare it to R. A. Salvatore, which is a huge compliment.” Salvatore is a New York Times bestselling author of “The Hunter’s Blade Trilogy” and many others.

Collins, now 42, is originally from Charleston, W.Va., but now lives in Greenup, Ky. She said writing comes very easily to her.

“When I sit down to write a book, it’s kind of like watching a movie and writing what I see,” Collins said. It took just 30 days to write “The Rise of the Shadows.” Her second book in this series is now being edited.

Collins said her love of fantasy fiction began growing when she was in fifth grade. She said she had a substitute teacher named Mr. Dean, who would read “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien.

“I fell in love with fantasy and have been a fantasy geek all my life,” she said.

“The Rise of the Shadows” is available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and strategicpublishinggroup.com. She said the book is also available in a new store in Greenup, Bev’s Specialty Gifts. More information is available on her website at www.kellyhuntcollins.com.

In addition to writing, Collins is an artist who uses acrylic paints and does medieval illumination. She is a musician, playing eight different instruments and sings Irish music as part of Rebel 16.

She has been involved in paranormal investigations for 25 years and is a demonologist.

“There are times things can be very complicated in an investigation and we can handle those complicated cases,” Collins said.

She is also a magus, which she says is another word for witch.

“(Witch) is a very bad term in a lot of people’s brains and I’m not a fan either because of the negative connotations,” she said. “I lead a very spiritual life. It’s really the ability to connect with the divine and manifest things you need in your life.”

Collins said she has been communicating with spirits since she was 6 years old. She also does psychic intuitive readings for people.

“I sit down with people and I tap into their energy and listen to what their angels and spirit guides tell them to either validate what they already know or help provide guidance,” she said. “I like helping people find their answers.”