Kelly Link

Kelly Link is the Elizabeth Drew Professor of English Language and Literature at Smith College. She is a renowned author known for her collections Stranger Things Happen, Magic for Beginners, Pretty Monsters, Get in Trouble, and the Pulitzer Prize-finalist White Cat, Black Dog. Her work spans speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror genres.

• Research Focus: Creative writing, speculative fiction, anthology editing, and literary innovation.
• Awards:
  • MacArthur Fellowship (2018)
  • National Endowment for the Arts Grant
• Editorial Contributions: Co-edited multiple volumes of The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror, Steampunk!, and Monstrous Affections. Co-founder of Small Beer Press and editor of Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet.
• Contact: Office location: Seelye 407, Smith College. Email: klink@smith.edu.