Shawna Kelly

Shawna Kelly is an American writer. She earned her B. A. degree at the College of Creative Studies of the University of California Santa Barbara. She is a fifth generation Californian, writer, and artist.
Kelly is a first cousin descendant of medal award-winning writer Bliss Carman. "Bliss" was awarded top writing honors in both the US and Canada. "Bliss" and Shawna are also related to the American writer, orator, and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Kelly's great grandfather is aviator actor "Daredevil" DeLay, formally known as B. H. DeLay. DeLay performed at least half a dozen stunt firsts for motion pictures. He was involved in over 50 motion pictures, including westerns, comedies and dramas. DeLay acted and performed aerials with the "Thriller Queen" Ruth Roland to legendary comic actor Oliver Hardy and many other notables.
Kelly has appeared at classic film festivals to historic events. Book touring stops have included theatre and museum locations from the San Francisco Bay Area to Hollywood. She has participated in classic airshows too. Notable historic touring appearances include Hollywood Heritage Museum associated CINECON Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. Shawna has also presented at and hosted an epic film screening at Essanay Niles Silent Film Theatre in Fremont, California.
Published Work
Kelly, Shawna. (2008) Aviators in Early Hollywood, United States: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-5902-5
Kelly, Shawna. (2003-2006) Pocket PC Magazine.
Kelly, Shawna. (2006-2007) Smartphone Magazine.

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