Lee Kelly has wanted to write since she was old enough to hold a pencil, but it wasn’t until she began studying for the California bar exam that she conveniently started putting pen to paper. An entertainment lawyer by trade, Kelly has practiced law in Los Angeles and New York. Follow her on Twitter at @leeykelly and on her website at newwritecity.com.
Today, Fantasy Literature welcomes Lee Kelly, whose second novel, A Criminal Magic, was released in February of 2016 (and Jana thought it was fantastic). Ms. Kelly was kind enough to chat with Jana about inspirations, sorcery, jazz music, and letting the reader become part of the creative process. Comment below for a chance to win a copy of A Criminal Magic!
Jana Nyman: The idea of a government-sanctioned prohibition of sorcery — particularly in the vein of the very real prohibition of alcohol in the U.S.
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