Cecil "Cec" Murphey is a prolific American writer born on January 28, 1933. He has penned works across diverse categories including nonfiction, biography, caregiving, memoir, fiction, and inspirational literature.

He boasts several bestsellers, with notable works like "90 Minutes in Heaven", co-authored with Don Piper, and "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story", co-created with Dr. Ben Carson. Furthermore, Murphey has collaborated with various celebrities, such as football player Shaun Alexander, Franklin Graham, and Bishop Eddie Long.

Apart from writing, Murphey is a public speaker who discusses topics such as Christianity, faith, male sexual abuse, caregiving, and writing.