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 recently received a Publishers Weekly starred review and was named a 2012 ForeWord Reviews Book-of-the-Year Award Winner.

Books by John J Kelley

The Fallen Snow

by John J Kelley - Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

In a gripping tale of self-exploration and atonement, THE FALLEN SNOW evokes the unpredictability of life in 1918 through mesmerizing descriptions and fully realized characters.