Limits of Protection
Page 21
Kelly Utt
Kelly Utt writes emotional novels for readers who enjoy both suspense and sentimentality. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1976.
Kelly grew up with a dad who would read a book on a weighty topic, ask her to read it, too, and then insist they discuss it together, igniting her passion for life's big questions. That passion is often reflected in Kelly's novels, giving them a depth which leaves readers wanting more and thinking about her stories long after the last lines are read.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and she studied graduate-level interactive media at Quinnipiac University.
She lives in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tennessee with her husband and sons.
www.kellyutt.com
Free Short Story
Get a Free Prequel Short Story in the George Hartmann Series
Building a relationship with my readers is the very best thing about writing. I occasionally send newsletters with details on new releases, special offers, and other news.
And if you sign up for the mailing list, I’ll send you a free copy of the George Hartmann prequel short story, When George Met Ali.
In this short story, you’ll meet a young, twenty-something George Hartmann and will see how he nearly missed out on one of the very best things life had to offer.
Sign up and read it today.
Acknowledgments
My most sincere gratitude to my talented cover artist, Justin Carolyne, who also happens to be my little cousin; to my husband, Sam Utt-Grubb, my sons, Andrew Utt-Grubb and Christopher Utt-Grubb, my brother, Dan Utt, my father, David Utt, my grandfathers, Harold Francis and Cecil Staley, my uncles, Clinton Utt, Allen Utt, David Francis, and Dick Franco, my godfather, Anthony Serluco, and my father-in-law, Bruce Grubb, who have each shown me what being loved by good men is like in order that I could write about it; to my life-long friend and honorary sister, Crystal Palone, who has been a sounding board and cheerleader since we met in first grade; to my strong and tenacious long-time friend, Elizabeth Moise, for her love and encouragement over the years; to my adventurous friend, Susan Easter, for her warmth and willingness to journey with me; to my mom, Lucy Utt, my honorary grandmother, Evelynn DuBois, and the rest of my family and friends for the love and happiness they bring; and to my loyal animal companions, Ellie, the golden retriever, Pepper, the Llewellin setter, and Jack, the cat, who all sit at my feet as I write and remind me how beautiful it is to live in the moment, simply being in each other’s presence.