Eleanor Mercein Kelly (August 30, 1880 - October 11, 1968) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction.

She wrote one biographical study, The Chronicle of a Happy Woman: Emily A. Davison (1928), but is best known for her romantic fiction, most of which was set in exotic locales.

She was mentored in writing by a nun who was herself a noted writer, Mary Paulina Finn, who published as M. S.

The result was three novels featuring Kentuckian characters and setting, titled Kildares of Storm (1916), Why Joan?

[1] Later, Kentucky's novelty wore off, and she turned to more exotic locales for inspiration and setting.