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Author: Kelly Moran | Website
Kelly Moran is a native of Milwaukee, WI, where she resides with her husband, Darren, twin sons, Logan & Evan, and her black lab, Willow. A good portion of her family lives in the Carolinas so she spends time there, as well. She attributes her success to her family and friends.
Kelly learned at a young age that she loved to spin a good story, and that she was good at it. She has been known to say that she gains ideas from everyone and everything around her and that there is always a story playing out in her head. She is the author of several published books, recipient of an Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1993, inducted into the Who's Who Book of Americans in 2006, was a Finalist in the 2008 Best Books Award, Finalist in the 2009 Indie Excellence Book Awards, a respected book reviewer for Bookpleasures, interviews authors on her blog, and is a Romance Writer's of America member. Her children's book was just recently featured in GRAND MAGAZINE, as "Kids Book Author of the Week."
Kelly's hobbies include: reading, crafts, movies, cooking, gardening, card games, and spending time with loved ones. She is a practicing Catholic and works part time in the healthcare field.
Published Works & Book Reviews
Idle Thursday
As narrated through the eyes of a dead housewife, this literature novella reads like a forbidden journal. Relaying the day she died, through the subsequent events following, the author takes you on a humorous and sometimes heart-breaking portrayal of life after death, forcing you to open your mind and heart to possibilities beyond what we think we know. Impossible to put down, it will make you laugh, cry, and think- Right up to the satisfyingly surprise ending.
Beyond the Clouds
"...Poetry as refreshing as that of Emily Dickinson." ~Author Geri Ahearn on AN INSOMNIAC'S DREAM, by Kelly Moran. In this beautiful and inspiring poetry collection, three talented and unique voices are heard- One out of sadness and grief, one through faith and love, and one from beyond the grave. Sure to make a great addition to any coffee table or gift idea.
An Insomniac's Dream
Kelly Moran's collection of poetry addresses topics that range from love and dreams to despair and grief. Her sonnets grab your attention and move you any way you look at it. Her eclectic blend of short stories are both heart stopping and intriguing. They delve into the unknown and, whether you are superstitious or not, make you think. This book is the perfect blend for souls who love a good story and are willing to keep an open mind. At times the gut-wrenching verses draw you to tears while the short stories have an inexplicable way of making the tiny hairs on the back of your neck stand up at attention, and give you an urgent need to look behind you.
When the Leaves Stop Falling
Serena Edwards wanted nothing more than to return home, little white pills and all. However, while on the daunting roadtrip home she meets a stranger with saddened eyes and scars of her own. A woman who was becoming an unexpected and welcomed friend. Courtney Morgan had escaped unspeakable abuse ten years earlier. She's safe and content at present, that is until a wanderer with a rooted secret gives her a sudden urge to hop in the car and flee again. Austin Edwards had dreaded his entire life for the call. So his sister was returning home, but who was this woman with her? Who was like an innocent and a fantasy all at once. Jake Warner knew nothing except Serena was coming home. He had a sinking suspicion it wasn't good, but why did he care? He didn't still love her. Who was he kidding.
Summer's Road
After her father’s death, Summer Quinn realizes just how alone she feels in the world. With no family to fill her life now, she finds comfort among friends, but yearns for true love, contentment, and family. When her boyfriend, Matt, suggests they raise their relationship to a higher level, Summer jumps at the chance to get everything she’s always wanted. Only she doesn’t expect the heat arising between her and her best friend, Ian--a man who never seems to settle down. A man the complete opposite of what she’s looking for. But when her estranged mother reappears after twenty-eight years, Summer’s world completely flips upside down. As secrets from her family’s past and Ian’s true feelings for her emerge, Summer’s now faced with choices she’s not sure she can make. The rest of her life’s happiness hinges on her finally confronting a past she’d rather deny and legitimately opening her heart to love, even if it’s not where she expected to find it. Tag Line: "When you're talking about family, friendship, and love...there's bound to be a few bumps along the way."
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: Mar 25, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, Romance
Summer Quinn is a young woman with a lot going on in her life. She is dealing with some pretty tough issues. She is still coming to terms with the loss of her father 4 years ago. A father who raised her alone after her mother left them when Summer was a baby. Now her mother has returned after all these years, just showing up on her doorstep. Her boyfriend wants to come see her because he has "something t
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