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DeAnna Kerley
Joined: Oct 24, 2013
DeAnna Kerley is a writer from Charleston, South Carolina and never leaves home without her Moleskine. She has written for various publications, including Charleston City Paper and The Daily Pennsylvanian. When she’s not knee-deep in Joan Didion books, she can be found channeling her inner 90s rapper with her favorite Biggie Smalls album. Follow her @deannakerley.
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