Jane Kelly is a distinguished American author, well-known for her mystery novels. She is a native of Philadelphia, which serves as the backdrop for many of her stories. In particular, the Meg Daniels mysteries are set in the Jersey Shore settings near her hometown. These mysteries are published by Plexus Publishing and have gained a significant following.
In addition to the Meg Daniels mysteries, Jane Kelly has also written the Widow Lady Mysteries and the Writing in Time Mysteries. Both of these series are set in her beloved hometown of Philadelphia. Kelly's deep connection to her roots is evident in her writing, as she brings the city and shore to life in her pages.
Kelly is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College and holds an MS in Library and Information Science from Drexel University. She also has an MPhil in Popular Literature from Trinity College in Dublin. This academic background is evident in her writing, as she crafts intricate and engaging stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Kelly is an active member of the writing community, serving as the past president of the Delaware Valley chapter of Sisters in Crime and on the board of the New York Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Her dedication to her craft and to supporting other writers is admirable. Kelly's most recent Meg Daniels novel, Greetings from Ventnor City, was released in January 2020. The sixth novel in the series is scheduled for release later in the year. Kelly's work has been recognized with Independent Publishers Book Awards for mid-Atlantic fiction in 2015 for her fourth and sixth Meg Daniels mysteries, Missing You in Atlantic City and Strangers in the Avalon Dunes.