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Kathleen Neely is a retired educator, wife, mother, and grandmother. After teaching elementary school, she moved into administration, serving as principal at Eden Christian Academy in Pittsburgh, and then at Shannon Forest Christian School in Greenville, SC. Kathleen's desire is to write wholesome fiction that honors Christ. ...more

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Why Do I Write

Sometimes I’m asked why I write. It takes a monumental amount of time. It’s a solitary task and I definitely enjoy being with people. So why hide away in my office for all those hours in hopes that someone will read my work? Here are my thoughts.

Writing allows me to use that creative part of me that yearns to come out. Children are rich in creativity, but as we grow into adulthood, it’s so often Read more of this blog post »

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Kathleen said: " If you enjoy a clean, Christian romance, Taking Chances is just the book for you. Traci Wooden-Carlisle developed characters of faith who realistically struggled with life circumstances. An atypical circle of three best friends is formed by two gals ...more "

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