Kelly Sinclair

A native of the Texas Panhandle, Kelly Sinclair is a singer-songwriter who branched out into prose with the publication of her first novel, "Accidental Rebels." Five of her books (Accidental Rebels, Lesser Prophets, If the Wind Were a Woman, In the Now, Roberta's Fire) appeared with Blue Feather Books before that publisher's demise. In 2015, she returns to print/ebook with her new crime noir novel, "Getting Back," with Regal Crest Books. Also, her Lambda Literary Awards finalist effort, "In the Now," will return to print with science-fiction publisher Lethe Press. In addition to her writing for People's World, she's also an audio reviewer for Library Journal. As a singer-songwriter, she's written for herself (Alive in Soulville) as well as others. Her rock musical, "Clarity," is available for free via Soundcloud. She's also a computer artist. She currently lives in central Texas. She can be found at asebomedia.net as well as via email.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Kelly Sinclair

U.S.

Gun-wielding protestors intimidate Texas mothers
November 13, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
Four members of MDA were lunching at the Blue Mesa Grill in Arlington, Texas, when dozens of Open Carry protesters brandishing long arms showed up in the parking lot.
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U.S.

Republicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
November 4, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...
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U.S.

Judge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law
October 29, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.
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U.S.

Women’s rights hero Wendy Davis enters Texas governor race
October 4, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
AUSTIN, Texas - State Sen. Wendy Davis made it official Thursday: she is running as the Democratic candidate for Texas governor.
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U.S.

Battle’s not over in Texas: Anti-abortion bill challenged
September 30, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
Republicans may have thought their anti-abortion bill had nailed the door shut on women's reproductive rights. But as the saying goes, it ain't over 'til it's over.
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Opinion

Behind the headlines: Walmart and workplace safety
September 17, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
Walmart and companies like it have few responsibilities to their employees to balance management's right to hire and fire at will, and what legal responsibilities they do bear have been eroded over the past decades.
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Labor

Fight for 15 marchers rally in “right-to-work” Texas
September 5, 2013 By Texas Media Collective And Kelly Sinclair
AUSTIN, Texas - Despite temperatures pushing the century mark, striking fast-food workers and their supporters rallied for fair wages in the capital of this so-called "right-to-work" state on Aug. 29.
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Environment

Texas towns run dry as private water trumps public need
August 27, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair
Texas law allows landowners to pump as much water from their wells as they choose - with few restrictions - even if part of that water is siphoned from other landowners or neighboring towns.
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