A Conversation with Evelyn Kelly, Author of Have a Love Affair with Travel

Evelyn Kelly is a 90-year-old writer, speaker and teacher who lives in Ocala, Florida. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in religion and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee. Her education and interests are diverse. Her undergraduate studies included microbiology, English and history. Evelyn has written 22 books on such topics as Stem Cells and a two-volume encyclopedia of Genetics. Evelyn has taught at four universities. She speaks and writes on history and travel topics, including a popular series called Armchair Adventures. She says her most lucrative writing was in her 60s and 70s. Natalie Kelly, a resident of Tallassee, Florida, is a writer and Chief Executive Officer of a state organization.  She holds an M.S. in Communications from Florida State University and a B.S. in Visual Arts and Communications from FSU, which includes a concentration on art and art history. She has worked in government affairs for 35 years, including being the youngest female director in the Florida Senate, Director in Washington, DC, state CEO and public relations and lobbying firm owner. She writes op-eds for newspapers and speaks on a variety of topics. Evelyn and Natalie are a mother-daughter travel and writing team. They have traveled to seven continents, 89 countries (and counting) and 50 states. Evelyn's goal is to travel to 100 countries before age 100. At 90 she shows no sign of slowing down! Their book, Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket to an Exhilarating Life, will ignite your wanderlust and inspire you to live a life enriched by world travel. Their vibrant narratives will spark your sense of adventure and equip you with a step-by-step guide for seamless travels. Evelyn's favorite place she has traveled is the U.S. Have a Love Affair with the U.S.A. will be the duo's next book. Learn more: travelersatheart.com  evelynkellyphd.com  https://www.facebook.com/natalie.kelly.5439 https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.b.kelly.5 https://www.instagram.com/nataliekellytravelersatheart/