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Author Bio
Birth—October 9, 1965
Where—Niceville, Florida, USA
Education—B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
   State University (now Virginia Tech)
Currently—Washington, D.C.


John J Kelley is a writer crafting tales about healing, growth and community. Born and raised in the Florida panhandle, he graduated from Virginia Tech and served as a military officer. After pursuing traditional careers for several years, he has devoted the last three to completing his first novel.

A member of The Writer's Center, John lives with his partner in Washington, DC, where he can often be found wandering Rock Creek Park when not hovering over his laptop at a nearby coffee shop.

John's debut novel recounts the struggle of a young WWI sniper returning to a Virginia community reeling from war, influenza, and economic collapse. The novel received a Publishers Weekly starred review and was named a ForeWord Reviews Book-of-the-Year Award Winner. (From the author.)