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"Kelly Parra writes with the keen eye of an artist." -- Anne Frasier
Kelly currently lives somewhere in between dreamland and her hometown in Central Coast California. When not pulling her hair while writing her current novel, she likes to play with her abundance of websites and feed a serious television addiction. ⇒ FAQs ⇒ ⇒
Answer:I was a total art feign, took an art elective any chance I could. I was the worst at mathematics, but had a strength in English and Creative writing. Oh, and I was a total tom-boy, much to my mom's dismay! ;)
Answer:I had a late start here. As I mentioned above, art was a major part of my life for many years. I even earned a certification in graphic design, but after I married and had my first child I began reading a lot of fiction again. Some stories were so inspiring and just "wowed" me, and I began to read everyday. It was almost like I could play the stories like movies in my head. When I read about an author who was writing at home, I thought I could start writing myself since I had such a visual imagination. First it was just a hobby, but after meeting some other great writers on-line, I became more dedicated and worked harder. I knew if I wanted to make my dream come true, I had to take steps to make it happen. I'm so glad I did!
Answer:I am Mexican, Filipino, and Italian, and growing up with mixed ethnicity was an unique experience. It feels natural to write characters who come from diverse backgrounds as well.
Answer:It's great that you want to become a writer! I wish I could help out each person who asks me, but I just don't have the time help out everyone. I'm going to try and add some helpful writing tips in Writer Notes, but for now I've added some resources under Links. Good luck with your research and writing!
Answer:Wouldn't that be awesome! Unfortunately, there is no interest at this time to turn Graffiti Girl into a movie. That very rarely happens with books, but it's always a nice dream!
Answer:Thank you so much!! If you would like me to share more stories, please share your thoughts on-line with a review on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, magazines, reviews sites or your own personal blogs. The only way I'll be able to write more books is with the support from readers like you!
Answer:Actually, now he has one full sleeve, and on the other arm, one 1/2 sleeve. We've expanded. :) |
KELLY PARRA is a Mexican-Filipino-Italian writer. Through her teen years, her nationality was many times a guessing game by new acquaintances and today she often writes her multicultural characters with the same experiences. She debuted into young adult fiction with the Latina novel GRAFFITI GIRL, a Latinidad top pick in 2007. Her next novel is the YA contemporary paranormal, INVISIBLE TOUCH, and will be released in the fall of 2008.