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Master’s degree educator Kelly Coon is the author of young adult novels, Gravemaidens and Warmaidens, young adult nonfiction, Take Up Space, Y’all, two ACT test prep books, and thousands of articles in the education, business, and parenting realm. She’s an editor, a member of the Washington Post Talent Network, and an author who loves writing fierce female characters challenging social norms against all odds. When she's not writing or editing, she's at a sporting event for one of her sons, on the Peloton bike, or on the patio, reading a good book. She lives outside of Tampa, FL with her family and a rescue dog named Roxy who refuses proper training.

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Kelly Coon Haha! Lisa! You are so sweet! =) This was an accidental author photo. My brother-in-law, who is exceptionally talented, took the photos of me for my w…moreHaha! Lisa! You are so sweet! =) This was an accidental author photo. My brother-in-law, who is exceptionally talented, took the photos of me for my website. He snapped this one when I was laughing, and out of every one, we thought it was the best. I love it because it's a reminder of how happy I was that day even thinking that I had an author website to take photos for.

Regarding the title....no! GRAVEMAIDENS was what my lovely agent Kari Sutherland came up with after I'd literally been through every title I could possibly think of with her and my family and my friends and even my editor. When I first submitted my ms to her it was SOULS OF DEAD GIRLS, and when we went out on sub, it was JERICHO ROSE. So....it's definitely been through some changes! (less)
Kelly Coon Oooh! Good question. You know? I love cooking soooooooo much. I always want to sign up for cooking classes and rarely use recipes when I'm making dinn…moreOooh! Good question. You know? I love cooking soooooooo much. I always want to sign up for cooking classes and rarely use recipes when I'm making dinner. There's something kind of magical about grabbing ingredients from the fridge and pantry and throwing something together that's delicious. I'd love to broaden my horizons with cuisine, and maybe one day I will. =)(less)
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Take Up Space, Y'all is a USA Today Bestseller!

Ecstatic to report that Take Up Space, Y’all is a USA Today bestseller! Thank you to everyone who made a purchase and helped us spread the word about our little book! She’s doing great! =)

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“... and logic doesn't matter when you're in misery.”
Kelly Coon, Gravemaidens

“The Boatman's Refrain

The river is wide
The river is deep
I take their souls to earn my keep

The end of day
Is the start of night
I bathe in horror, bask in fright

Three queens of beauty
Maidens fair
I'll hide their souls within my lair

For the river is wide
The river is deep
I take their souls to earn my keep”
Kelly Coon, Gravemaidens

“Is that what love is to you? A burden? I think love is bliss and happiness and joy. It is like the syrup on top of a honeycake.”
Kelly Coon, Gravemaidens

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