Award winning author and Michigan native, Kelly Aten brings heroines to life in a variety of blended LGBTQ fiction genres. She specializes in speculative fiction, focusing on extra-ordinary women who are as flawed as they are compelling. She's not afraid of pain or adversity, but loves a happy ending. Kelly's goal with each new novel is to make people #Think, #Feel, and #Discuss.
 

"Some words end the silence, others begin it."

2019 GCLS Goldie winner
Waking the Dreamer - Science Fiction/ Fantasy
 

2019 Lesfic Bard Award winner

Burn It Down - Drama

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2020 Lesfic Bard Award winner

Remember Me, Synthetica - Science Fiction/ Fantasy

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2021 Lesfic Bard Award winner

Elemental Attraction - Fantasy

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2023 eLit Bronze Medal Winner

Elemental Attraction - Fantasy/ Science Fiction