Semifinalist, Everard Entertainment + Roadmap Writers' Short Story Competition (2026)
BIO
Kelly E. Keough is an award-winning, AFI-trained screenwriter and bestselling online author who writes family-friendly fantasy adventures that blend eco-awareness, ancient wisdom, and emotional transformation. Drawing from years spent around kids who tell the truth louder than adults, Kelly’s stories center on fearless girls and young women facing impossible odds—finding their voice through magic, competition, and love. Her work aims to entertain while creating positive impact, sowing wonder, humor, and meaning into stories that uplift kids, families, and their shared community.