About me
Leah Kelly, writing under a pen name, was born in Sao Paulo Brazil and came to the United States with her parents when she was young. She lived most of her adult life in Annapolis Maryland, where she raised her two sons, and after 40 years, still practices law in a civil litigation law firm. She spends time writing on the Delaware shore. She was named TOP 100 Women in Maryland by the Daily Record, a Baltimore newspaper for all of her work with civic organizations and leadership in the community. She believes mentoring our youth is an obligation and has endowed a book scholarship at her alma mater, UMBC. She is a supporter of the GRAEL Project in Niteroi, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil , where children are taught to sail in order to champion the sport and learn vocations in the sailing industry to enhance their lives.
Originally a known childrens book author, Pieces of Gold is her first adult novel based in her hometown of Annapolis, Maryland.
Pieces of Gold
A wonderful novel of intense and intimate friendship of four women friends based in Annapolis Maryland with travel to different destinations. Each woman is distinct from each other but nothing can break their bond.
Melody holds the group together. Kate is the adventurous attorney who explores life after divorce. Dahlia is the proud Latina professional juggernaut. And you'll root for Winifred, who struggles with her African American family expectations and her deep desire to conceive a baby.
This book is a delicious romp filled with laughter and fun, and it pulls you in to the story as if you were one of the group of friends.
It tugs on your heart strings, then brings you into dangerous and very intimate moments. Hold on, especially when Kate learns to fly a small plane with a handsome instructor!
The boy who ran like the wind
is a fable, second in a series between family and their children living near the ocean, written by Leah Kelly.
Winston lives with his mother and grandfather in a little cottage on an island on the South Seas. His mother recognizes her son’s skill of being a fast runner, and tells him it is a special gift. A boy, ‘who runs like the wind’, will be called upon one day to use that gift to help others. She explains that every child has a special gift and you just need to find it. Living an idyllic life, a sudden event tests Winston’s resolve and leaves him with lasting sacrifices.
The book explains the bravery of the people living on two islands, side by side, for generations. It also explores the innocence of a first love and how love conquers all. Finally, it shares a story of courage, honor, and the strength of family ties in life’s pursuits.
Where do the Seagulls sleep?
Is part one of a beach series between family and their children.
Experiencing the ocean and it’s wonders for the first time is a memorable outing between Stefan and his mother on this daylong adventure at the beach.
Mom carries a big red beach bag to collect all the treasures of the day. Stefan finds out about the ocean from little creatures like dancing sand crabs to flying dolphins! It is exciting and yet relaxing. Mom remembers to bring lunch and let Stefan nap. In the end, they appreciate the wonders of the day and watch the sunset together, leaving Stefan still wondering –Where do the Seagulls sleep?
Contact Leah Kelly
LeahKellyWriter@Gmail.com