Originally from a small town in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Anita Kelly now lives in the Pacific Northwest with their family. A teen librarian by day, they write romance that celebrates queer love in all its infinite possibilities. Whenever not reading or writing, they're drinking too much tea, taking pictures, and dreaming of their next walk in the woods. They hope you get to pet a dog today.

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"Kelly will whet your appetite from the first page, capping off the wonderful feast with the absolute sweetest of happy-ever-afters."--Kirkus, starred review on Love & Other Disasters

"This chef's-kiss debut that brilliantly explores the idea of being true to yourself with insight and compassion. In between all the deliciously snarky wit, simmering sexual chemistry, romantic yearning, and quippy banter, Kelly also delivers some moments of romantic hope and happiness that will long resonate with readers."--Booklist, starred review on Love & Other Disasters

"A delicious confection of a story: savory, succulent and also a bit salty in spots...The only bad thing about this book is that even after you've gorged on the whole thing, it'll leave you wanting more."--Bookpage, starred review on Love & Other Disasters

"A stunning debut."--Library Journal, starred review on Love & Other Disasters

"A sweet debut... a nonbinary protagonist in a mainstream romance is cause for excitement and the characters spark with chemistry. The heartwarming result will leave readers eager for more from Kelly."--Publishers Weekly on Love & Other Disasters

"This debut is delicious in every way."--Buzzfeed Books

"Love & Other Disasters is by turns funny, sweet and hot, but Anita Kelly's emotional river runs deep--this romance will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. A deeply emotional yet buoyant romantic comedy about finding love and self."--Shelf Awareness

"Sweet and sexy and wholly delicious. I'm head over heels for these two delightful disasters--three if you count Dahlia's magnificent hair as a separate character. Anita Kelly writes with tremendous warmth and care, and these pages shine with joy."--Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

"With only one book, Anita Kelly has landed among my all-time favorite authors."--Meryl Wilsner, author of Something to Talk About

"Kelly writes wildly charming, exquisitely vibrant, and achingly tender prose and has a unique gift for making readers feel safe, loved, and understood within her pages. This story is both fantastically fun and crack your heart wide open vulnerable. I can't wait to buy it for everyone I've ever met." --Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate

"Something Wild & Wonderful is my favorite kind of romance, a tender, achingly beautiful journey of love and healing--harrowing passages through grief, thrilling ascents of growth, that glorious vista of recognition that these two people are exactly where they're supposed to be, exactly as they are, learning to love themselves, to love another, to let themselves be loved, too."--Chloe Liese, author of Two Wrongs Make a Right

"A heart-tugging triumph! Every step Ben and Alexei take on the Pacific Coast Trail reverberates with vulnerability, adventure, and sweaty, crackling tension. Something Wild & Wonderful is the rare romance where the characters feel like new friends and also kindred souls you've known your whole life. Kelly never fails to bring the perfect combination of humor, swoons, and grounded emotion."--Timothy Janovsky, author of Never Been Kissed

"I can't get enough of Anita Kelly's writing. As I followed Ben and Alexei on their journey, I was enthralled by the palpable care and tenderness that went into both the tiniest details and the most sweeping emotions, creating a stunning romance that feels epic and intimate all at once. Something Wild & Wonderful made my heart ache in the best way possible."--Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood

"Brimming with tenderness, hope, humor, and healing, this romance is truly something wild and wonderful. A must-read for those looking for stories with a big heart."--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

"A gorgeous, curative read about the new identities people create by giving themselves permission to heal from the pain of the past and what can be discovered as they immerse themselves in the vast, untamed, wonderful wilderness. A deeply satisfying, romantic story worth getting lost in."

"Filled with unforgettable and shimmering moments of hope, bravery, and the reminder to live life as authentically as possible, Anita Kelly's Something Wild & Wonderful overflows with a soft but undeniably sexy tenderness - one that shines with the magic of falling in love on your own terms."