abouT Kelly Gray
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I've been a professional writer for more than two decades, choosing to cover positive stories that bring people together, heal, or just find moments of joy in everyday life. My clients have included major daily newspapers, magazines, nonprofits and some of the world's best known brands, covering health, culinary travel, entertainment, architecture and design, animals, finance, tech, whole body wellness, and public safety.
Memberships and writing organizations I support include 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 traditionally published nonfiction author, I'm humbled to be included in the the Simon and Schuster family of books.
My work and my animals are intertwined. Proceeds from my writing contribute to the health and wellbeing of my own rescue animals and countless others. Read about my rescue journey here and learn about my biggest inspiration, Star Dancer.
Before becoming a full-time writer, I studied performing arts in New York City where I was a working actor, dancer and vocalist. In addition to performing in numerous theatrical productions, I worked as an extra on 'All My Children', 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 and performed at multiple events throughout the city. To supplement the cost of life in Manhattan, I modeled for Mattel, cast as 'Barbie with barbie's Horse Nibbles' during Toy Fair alongside now famous actresses like Busy Phillips and Nancy St. Alban. One of my favorite memories of that time was being included on the cover of Show Biz and Model News with the iconic actor Danny Aiello of 'Moonstruck'. Another highlight of my performing arts years included getting to sing in Broadway's The Hudson Theater, home of the original 'Tonight Show', an experience I recounted years later in the Los Angeles Times travel feature on historic Manhattan theaters. Though I long ago traded my tap shoes for books, I continue to write original music and sing for charitable events whenever possible!
When I'm not working, I love spending time with my goat Flash and dog Pixie, equine volunteering and being outdoors.
Be in touch here. -- Kelly Gray
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