Kelly Irvin is a best-selling author, born in Kansas and currently residing in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Tim Irvin, a photographer. She is a mother of two and a grandmother of four, sharing her home with two cats. Irvin has been writing for over three decades, starting her career in journalism after graduating from the University of Kansas. Her work has been recognized with various awards, including the Silver Star Award from the Texas Mental Health Association and several awards from the Texas Press Association and Texas Press Women.
Irvin is a prolific author of both Amish romance and romantic suspense novels. Her Amish romance series include the Bliss Creek Amish series, the New Hope Amish series, and the Every Amish Season series. Her most recent Amish romance, Every Good Gift, is the third novel in the Amish Blessings series, which takes place in Yoder and Haven, Kansas, focusing on adoption in Amish communities. In the romantic suspense genre, she has published novels like Trust Me, Her Every Move, and Closer Than She Knows, set in San Antonio and South Texas. Irvin's works are known for their emotional depth, intricate plotlines, and engaging characters.
Apart from her extensive writing career, Irvin has also worked in public relations for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department for 22 years before retiring in 2016. During her free time, she enjoys reading books by her favorite authors, writing short stories, and cherishing moments with her grandchildren. Irvin is a member of various professional organizations, including American Christian Fiction Writers, ACFW's San Antonio local chapter Alamo City Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Women's Fiction Writers Association.