I’m Tia Kelly, a contemporary romance author, publisher, and literary strategist with a longtime love of stories, books, and the people behind them.

I’m based in the Philadelphia area with Southern roots, and I’ve spent much of my career working across writing and publishing while creating stories of my own. I’m drawn to the relationships, conversations, humor, and everyday details that make people feel real on the page.

Away from the keyboard, I’m usually building a playlist, planning my next trip, spending time with family, or talking about a meal worth remembering.

Tia Kelly is the romance pen name of Keisha Mennefee, publisher and literary strategist behind Honey Magnolia Media.