ED A. MURRAY

Author. Ghostwriter. Storyteller.

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  • A Love Letter to Classic American Literature

    A Love Letter to Classic American Literature

    Time eventually erases most art. What remains, what endures, what stands the test of time — those are the classics that deserve a spot in the American literary canon. We should celebrate them!

    Ed A. Murray

  • The Reviews Are In: Here’s What the Critics Have to Say About Autumn in Wolf Valley

    The Reviews Are In: Here’s What the Critics Have to Say About Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Drumroll please… the reviews are in! I am flattered and humbled by the many positive words various publications had to say about Autumn in Wolf Valley.

    Ed A. Murray

  • Pub Day: Autumn in Wolf Valley is FINALLY Here!

    Pub Day: Autumn in Wolf Valley is FINALLY Here!

    Today’s the day. Autumn in Wolf Valley is officially out in the world!

    Ed A. Murray

  • Sneak Peek: An Excerpt from Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Sneak Peek: An Excerpt from Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Please enjoy a sneak peek of my new novel Autumn in Wolf Valley, available everywhere books are sold June 3rd.

    Ed A. Murray

  • You Will Love Autumn in Wolf Valley if You Loved These Books

    You Will Love Autumn in Wolf Valley if You Loved These Books

    When Booklife by Publishers Weekly reviewed Autumn in Wolf Valley, they compared it to two acclaimed novels: Jeffrey Eugenides’s The Marriage Plot and Kazuo Ishiguro’s Booker Prize Winner The Remains of the Day. Talk about humbling… (and dare I say undeserving). Self-promotion has long been my weakness as an author. And yet, here I am comparing my…

    Ed A. Murray

  • Enter to Win a Free Kindle Ebook of Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Enter to Win a Free Kindle Ebook of Autumn in Wolf Valley

    A Goodreads giveaway contest for a FREE Kindle copy of Autumn in Wolf Valley is open now!

    Ed A. Murray

  • Announcing My New Novel: Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Announcing My New Novel: Autumn in Wolf Valley

    Over a decade in the making, I am thrilled to FINALLY announce that my newest novel, Autumn in Wolf Valley, is coming June 3rd! Both the Kindle version and paperback are available to pre-order today.

    Ed A. Murray

  • King James Strang and His Forgotten Chapter in American History

    King James Strang and His Forgotten Chapter in American History

    Shortly after the assassination of Joseph Smith, James Strang and his Mormon followers settled on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan, declaring it their kingdom. It is one of the most fascinating chapters in American history. But most people have never heard of it.

    Ed A. Murray

  • 5 Movies About Authors That All Writers Should Watch

    5 Movies About Authors That All Writers Should Watch

    As a writer, you should focus on reading books. But sometimes you just need to watch a good movie. Here are the five best recent films for writers.

    Ed A. Murray

  • Write Your Memoir, Before the Story Ends

    Write Your Memoir, Before the Story Ends

    I want to be clear: All life stories are worth telling. Are you ready to finally tell yours?

    Ed A. Murray

  • Jim Harrison Always Comes Through When I Need Him

    Jim Harrison Always Comes Through When I Need Him

    Whenever I’m in need of a creative reset, I turn to Jim Harrison. Here’s why.

    Ed A. Murray

  • The Only Addiction You Shouldn’t Try to Break

    The Only Addiction You Shouldn’t Try to Break

    Addictions are usually bad things. But what if there’s one that we should actually encourage?

    Kevin Hall

  • Recommendations on Personal Finance from The Sensible Merchant

    Recommendations on Personal Finance from The Sensible Merchant

    It’s time, now more than ever, to prioritize your personal finance. Kevin Hall from TheSensibleMerchant.com offers his advice.

    Kevin Hall

  • How Busy People Can Find More Time to Read

    How Busy People Can Find More Time to Read

    Every year, we vow to find more reading time. Every year, it doesn’t happen. Here are some tips to finally get back to the pleasure of leisurely reading.

    Ed A. Murray

  • Why I Started Subscribing to Physical Magazines Again (And You Should Too)

    Why I Started Subscribing to Physical Magazines Again (And You Should Too)

    Remember physical magazines? They’re making a comeback in my household. And they should in yours, too.

    Ed A. Murray

  • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Publishing Your Book

    5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Publishing Your Book

    Making the choice to publish a book is an exciting and frightening time. Be sure you are prepared by asking yourself these questions first.

    Ed A. Murray

  • How Meeting Colson Whitehead Changed My Writing Mindset

    How Meeting Colson Whitehead Changed My Writing Mindset

    During my senior year at Michigan, author Colson Whitehead made a surprise visit to my English class. It was the turning point for my writing career.

    Ed A. Murray

  • How the 5-Paragraph Essay is Still Thriving (And We Didn’t Realize It)

    How the 5-Paragraph Essay is Still Thriving (And We Didn’t Realize It)

    The five-paragraph essay isn’t just useful in high school classrooms anymore. It has taken over the online writing community.

    Ed A. Murray

  • 7 Best Short Books to Read in a Day

    7 Best Short Books to Read in a Day

    It can be difficult to squeeze a good book into our busy lives. If you find yourself with a free Saturday, here are the best short books to read in a day.

    Ed A. Murray

  • Why Yellow Journalism Today is Rampant in the 21st Century

    Why Yellow Journalism Today is Rampant in the 21st Century

    What began more than 100 years ago in a battle between major New York newspapermen, yellow journalism now seems tailored to the digital age.

    Ed A. Murray

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