Victoria Christopher Murray is an American editor and prolific author, celebrated for her extensive body of work which includes over 30 books. She has a commendable presence in the literary world with more than one million copies of her books in print.

Murray has a notable list of bestsellers to her name, as she is the author of nine Essence bestselling novels such as The Ex Files, Too Little, Too Late, and Lady Jasmine. Murray is not only recognized for her talent in storytelling but also for her contributions to literature, winning the African American Literary Award for Fiction and being named Author of the Year (Female).

Her achievements include winning the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Murray has triumphed in the African American Literary Awards, securing wins in categories like best novel, best Christian fiction, and Author of the Year — Female. After being nominated four times, she claimed victory at the NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.

Murray divides her time between Los Angeles and other locations, continuing to inspire readers with her compelling narratives and strong characters.