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"McDonnell, who grew up in small-town Iowa, still carries a disarming, take-charge sunniness." -Laura Yuen, Minnesota Star Tribune. Kelly Jo began her writing career in Royal, Iowa, writing short story fiction and writing for the local newspaper. Now grown up (up for debate) she is a six-time Emmy award winning TV writer and producer. She's also a podcast host, voice-over talent and strategist with experience script writing, editing, PR and marketing, & special events. Writes mystery, cozy fiction and short story fiction. She has a BA in Mass Communications and English Literature and a MA in Communications. She is an unflinching optimist, a practicing author and a fan of Chuck Norris jokes.