Mary Louise Kelly is an American journalist, broadcaster, and author best known for her dual career in media and fiction writing. A longtime host of NPR's flagship news program "All Things Considered," she brings her sharp investigative instincts to her writing. Her memoir "It. Goes. So. Fast." offers a poignant reflection on time, motherhood, and the bittersweet passage of her son's teenage years. She is also the author of the thriller "The Bullet," a gripping tale of identity and danger. Kelly studied at Harvard University and Cambridge, and her work spans both nonfiction and suspense fiction with equal acclaim.