L. A. Kelly is better known to her historical fiction fans as Leisha Kelly. She is the author of the best-selling historical fiction series that includes JULIA'S HOPE, EMMA'S GIFT, KATIE'S DREAM, and ROREY'S SECRET. She has served many years on her local library board, continuing to bring good reads and educational opportunities to her community. Once a waitress, cafe manager, tutor, and EMT, Leisha is now a busy novelist and speaker who is active in the ministries of her church. She lives with her family in Clayton, Illinois.