Brendan T. Kelly

Brendan T. Kelly is the author of the award-winning novel The Echo of Silence, his debut novel. He identifies as a creative soul, whether through storytelling or making art in all its lovely genres. Growing up, he split his time between Wellington, Texas, and Sacramento, California. He’ll tell you that he knew I-40 better than most truckers at a very young age. Brendan is a veteran, he served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, with duty stations around the world, including multiple deployments. His writings are cultivated stories drawn from his life experiences.

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He writes with a desire to help others, to share his stories, and to help people recognize that they are not alone, can get through difficult times, and do not need to let challenges or the moment define them. Brendan shares his battles with PTSD and mental health in his writings, bringing readers along for the ride through both the good and bad times.

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Brendan completed his MBA at Columbia Southern, is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Change Management Consultant and holds additional certifications. He has a passion for self-improvement and leadership. Brendan has been married to his beautiful wife for over 33 years. They have three amazing daughters (all grown now) and their dog, Claire.