abouT Kelly Gray
First and foremost, I give all credit for any success I've enjoyed by the grace of God to my Lord and savior Christ Jesus. A writer specializing in culinary travel, architecture and wellness, my expertise also includes finance, tech, entertainment, design/build, animals and public safety. You can find some of my writing here including articles published in major daily newspapers and magazines, brand campaigns and charitable projects.
I have always loved animals and this drives everything I do. On this unique journey, I have been blessed to care for many rescue animals some who have gained their angel wings and my current herd of farm babies, goats Flash, Sunni and Peaches, sheep Lydia Deetz and Levon, and pointer Pixie. My work and my animals are intertwined. Proceeds from my freelance writing cover the costs of having so many rescue animals and helping other animals. Read about my rescue journey here and learn about my biggest inspiration, my horse Star Dancer. Plus, learn about my favorite rescue organizations.
It's an honor to support organizations that help writers, including the North Carolina Writer’s Network, Flatiron Writer's Room, International Thriller Writers, the Great Smokies Writing Program and Mystery Writers of America, among others.
A lifelong lover of music and entertainment, I parlayed my training and experience as a former actor, dancer and vocalist into covering these topics as a journalist. Before switching the stage to the power of the pen, I studied performing arts in New York City. In addition to numerous theatrical productions, I worked as an extra on 'All My Children' and in films 'One True Thing' starring Meryl Streep and 'Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God, Be Back by Five' starring John Cryer. To supplement the cost of a 20-something's life in Manhattan, my girlfriends and I enjoyed modeling for Mattel. My role as 'Barbie with Barbie's Horse Nibbles' during Toy Fair was a perfect fit for a girl who loves horses. Another honor was appearing on the cover of Show Biz and Model News with iconic actor Danny Aiello of 'Moonstruck' fame and singing in Broadway's The Hudson Theater, home of the original 'Tonight Show', an experience I wrote about years later for the Los Angeles Times travel section. Though I long ago traded character shoes for books, I continue to enjoy composing original music and singing whenever possible.
In 2011 I became a travel author and am grateful to be included in the the Simon and Schuster family of books.
When I'm not writing, I'm hanging out in the pasture with my goats, sheep and dog Pixie, and volunteering with equine organizations.
Thank you for visiting my website! Be in touch here.
-- Kelly Gray
