Ed A. Murray's Blog

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!

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.

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

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

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 […]

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

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.

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.

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.

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.