Pat Kelley Brunjes is a retired librarian, school administrator, and educator who dedicated her career to teaching students the arts of speaking, writing, and acting. While continuing to mentor young writers and actors, she now teaches writing, poetry, and public-speaking skills to adults. She also organizes writing conferences and retreats in addition to focusing on her own work.
Brunjes, an award-winning poet, previously published Poetry from the Desert Floor, a collection of photographs and poems reflecting her love of the Southwest and the people who live there. The Last Confession is her first mystery novel.