Victoria Christopher Murray

Victoria Christopher Murray is a highly accomplished author with numerous accolades to her name. She has written over 30 novels, with nine of them becoming Essence bestsellers. Murray's work has earned her several awards, including the African American Literary Award for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female), the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction, and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, she has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction, and Author of the Year - Female. In 2019, she finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.

In addition to her many awards, Murray has had four of her novels adapted into TV movies for Lifetime. Her novel, Stand Your Ground, won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction, while her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict, were both Instant New York Times bestsellers. Murray's work has touched on various themes, including social commentary and Christian fiction, which has earned her recognition as a trailblazer in African American fiction.

Murray spends her time between Los Angeles and Washington DC. She has built a reputation as a prolific and talented writer, with a knack for creating engaging and thought-provoking stories that resonate with her readers. With her impressive body of work and numerous awards, Murray has cemented her place as one of the most successful authors in African American fiction.