Victoria Kelly is the author of four books spanning fiction and poetry, including the novel "Mrs. Houdini" and the poetry collections "When the Men Go Off to War" and "Prayers of an American Wife." Her debut novel, "Mrs. Houdini," garnered critical acclaim, earning recognition as a People Magazine Best New Book, a USA Today New and Noteworthy Book, and a Publishers Weekly Starred Debut. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as "Best American Poetry" and "The Autumn House Anthology of Contemporary American Poetry," as well as literary journals including "Prairie Schooner" and "Southwest Review."
A graduate of Harvard University, Kelly earned her M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and an M.Phil. in Creative Writing from Trinity College Dublin as a U.S. Mitchell Scholar. Her writing often explores themes of history, relationships, and the human experience, blending meticulous research with lyrical prose. Her poetry collection "When the Men Go Off to War" reflects her nuanced engagement with themes of absence and longing, while "Homefront" further showcases her versatility across genres. Kelly’s contributions to contemporary literature have established her as a distinctive voice in both fiction and poetry.