In the following interview, Kelly discusses his interest in poetry and fiction as well as his creative process.

In the following review of A Transparent Tree, Skiles claims that the prose in this volume is “highly metaphorical, metaphysical, and mystical.”

In the following review of Cat Scratch Fever, Laidlaw describes Kelly's fictions as “a myriad of dazzling forms.”

In the following review of A Transparent Tree, Myers compares Kelly to Italo Calvino and Leo Lionni.

In the following review of A Transparent Tree, Mobilio states that Kelly adds a new dimension to the short story genre.

In the below review of Doctor of Silence, Shostak evaluates Kelly's writing in terms of negative possibility.

In the following review of Cities, Hauptman describes Kelly's prose as highly pleasurable.

In the following review of Doctor of Silence, Howard contends that Kelly creates a new definition for fiction.

In the following review of Cat Scratch Fever, Moss discusses the “craftsmanship” of Kelly's fiction.

In the following review of Cat Scratch Fever, Rabinowitz asserts that Kelly’s stories are truly versatile.