Books at a glance
Jane Blake Series — Mystery/Thriller
A world-class con artist turns her gift on the truth—and it turns back.
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True Sinner (#1): Forced onto a homicide team—and into the secrets of her own past.
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Mind (the) Game (#2): Obsession has a price. Jane’s ready to pay.
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High Time (#3): The past comes due. Jay’s back. The final con is the truth.
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Helligdom Series — Mystery-Fantasy
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Helligdom: Forbidden Magic and Dark Secrets (Book #1)
TV Projects
Deception Unit
/mystery, crime, drama TV Show/
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Navigate a web of corruption and deceit, blending wit, twists, romance, and intricate cons in a unique crime thriller drama.
If you’re industry: One-pager, ready pilot, lookbook, and a mini-bible by request
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*TV project in development
Media
For curious readers, busy journalists, and producers on a clock.
Kelly Shade writes twisty, character-first mysteries with cinematic reveals and a morally gray heart.
Genres: Mystery/Thriller · Mystery-Fantasy
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Themes: Loyalty · Identity · Truth as currency · Trust & trust issues
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Tone: High tension · Witty and razor-edged · Morally gray · Found family · Earned twists
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Style: Cinematic; twist-first; character-driven
Photos
Acting Information​
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email: contact@kellyshade.com​
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union status: non-union
height: 5.4' / 164cm
weight: ±111 lbs / ±52kg.
eye color: hazel (green-brown)
hair color: black
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Training & Education​​
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English Literature & Psychology Major Diploma
Courses and masterclasses:
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The Art of Intelligence (with former CIA officers)
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Screenwriting (Aaron Sorkin)
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Acting (Helen Mirren)
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Acting (Natalie Portman)
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Acting (Samuel L. Jackson)
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Developing an Original TV series - The Duffer Brothers ​
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Online Classes - SAG-AFTRA Foundation (Acting)​
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Masterclass - Tom Hanks - Acting Class​
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Introduction to Psychology (Yale University)
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Criminal Psychology
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Discover Acting - University of London​
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The Foundation of Fiction - Writing Mastery
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Write a Bestselling Novel - Writing Mastery
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Crafting Dynamic Characters (Writing Mastery) ​
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SKILLS
Languages: English , Bulgarian, Spanish (basic), Portuguese (basic)
Skills: Dancing, tennis, swimming, gun handling, bartending, singing, quick learner, improvisation, people skills, cycling, roller blading, painting, and more
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Driver's License: Yes​​​​