bio

Kelly Jones is a writer, editor, and librarian originally from Raleigh, North Carolina who currently calls New Orleans their home.

They hold a MFA from the Creative Writing Workshop at the University of New Orleans, where they served on the staff of Bayou Magazine and worked as a research assistant and composition instructor. 

Their work has twice been nominated for a Pushcart prize.

Prior to working in libraries, they spent a decade in the service industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

These days, Kelly spends their free time trying to keep houseplants alive, acquiescing to most of their cat's demands, and swimming as much as possible.

Some of Kelly's favorite things are manatees, glitter, and drinks (preferably with crushed ice in them).

They prefer their hashbrowns to be scattered well, smothered, covered, and peppered.