Kelly Gray (she/her) is a writer, naturalist, and educator living among the redwood trees on occupied Coast Miwok land in Northern California. She is mother to a fiery daughter, two perfect cats and one untamable dog. Most recently she has been published in Burning House Press, sPARKLE & bLINK, and write, bitch, write!, and is a CalArts Scholar in creative writing. She also has work forthcoming in Dime Show Review. On her day off, Kelly is a raptor handler who brings birds of prey into schools and public events, telling stories of falcons, owls, and vultures to all who will listen.