Kelly Parra

Multipublished author, Kelly Parra, is a novelist, short fiction writer, and (sometimes) graphic artist. She has written stories in young adult fiction, romance, diverse fiction, urban fantasy with horror, and short stories. Not to mention, ghostwritten picture books that shall be left unnamed.

Her young adult multicultural novels, Graffiti Girl and Invisible Touch, were published with MTV Books (Simon & Schuster). Her novel Graffiti Girl was included in the National Book Foundation’s “BookupNYC” program, encouraging middle grade students to read, and included in high school and college reading curriculums. Carina Press (Harlequin) debuted Kelly’s adult fiction novel, Criminal Instinct, as one of the publisher’s launch titles. Her latest works are co-authored stories with game creator, Scott Cawthon, for his NYT’s Bestselling Children series Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights, in the novels Fazbear Frights #4: Step Closer and Fazbear Frights #6: Blackbird (Scholastic).

Kelly’s stories are known for their diverse characterization and invoking positive and inspiring messages for readers. Her works have been nominated for honors such as Best Young Adult Novel and Best First Book for Romance Writers of America®, Latino Young Adult Novel Top Pick by Latinidad®, and the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award. Authors and reviewers have called Kelly’s works page-turning, compelling, and exciting stories filled with drama and suspense. When Kelly isn’t writing, she’s CREATING—story ideas, graphic arts, fiber art, or finding inspiration in small tourist towns in California.

With over fourteen years of storytelling experience, Kelly continues to bring character-driven writing and heartfelt, entertaining stories to readers from her home in Central Coast, California, with her husband, and their two young adult children. Discover more of her writing at www.KellyParra.com.