Works by
Kelly Smith
(Writer)

Kelly Smith started her literary livelihood with the co-founding of A Woman’s Prerogative, a bookstore in the Detroit metro area. Wanting more than just a life behind the cash register and explaining the ins and outs (so to speak) of non-book items sold in the store, (“Practice, practice, practice and don’t cinch the harness too tight”) Kelly moved into publishing. With the idea of starting her own publishing company, she worked for a year in one of the largest lesbian presses before starting Bella Books. While at Bella, Kelly produced over 35 books, including 9 that were nominated for Lambda Literary Awards. She is currently one of the founders of Bywater Books. -- from Saints & Sinners