Kelly Kazek
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Kelly Kazek | |
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 Kazek, here at a 2015 festival, autographs one of her books for a fan. | |
| Born | February 9, 1965 United States |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Occupations | Journalist, author |
| Notable work | Some Nightmares Are Real, Fairly Odd Mother |
Kelly Kazek (born February 9, 1965) is an American journalist and author. She is known for her humorous and historical writing focused on the American South, particularly Alabama. She has worked as a columnist and managing editor, and has published numerous books for both adults and children.
Kazek earned a bachelor's degree in English from Auburn University in 1987.[1]
Career
Kazek's writing often explores unusual people, events, stories, legends, and lore that, in her words, "make Alabama one of a kind." She writes witty and entertaining columns, with a conversational tone.[2][3]
She served as managing editor of The News Courier in Athens, Alabama, and has been a columnist for Alabama Media Group, contributing to publications including The Huntsville Times, The Birmingham News, and Mobile Press-Register.[4]
She is a regular contributor to It’s a Southern Thing, where she writes about Southern culture and traditions.[5][6]
Kazek began publishing books at age 44. Her first was a collection of humorous newspaper columns titled Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Slightly Off Southern Mom.[7]