When you read V. (Lynne) Murray’s books, you will find them soul-filled due to her in-depth study of Christian and Comparative Wisdom teachings written through the ages. In addition to being an author, she also helps new writers as a book editor. Her insights come from hard work in multi-disciplined creative endeavors. Lynne is an author, book editor, and writer’s coach, as well as a poet, music composer, and teacher. She has taught piano to numerous students and loves composing, arranging, and performing. Her life has always been filled with music!
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Somehow Lynne has found time to ‘mentor’ many a young person. As a teacher, she has inspired her students to further their careers. It is not every teacher that puts their students before themselves.
As a freelance editor, Lynne loves working with the tempo of the spoken word and believes that form and punctuation are just other ways to make the pages sing.
You can read more about Lynne’s life on her website and blog, Natter and Review.
Lynne worked as a staff member of the former MuseItUp Publishing Co., where she offered the authors she represented full editing and marketing support.
Lynne is working on several new projects of her own as well as providing services as a freelance editor for authors.
V. L. (Lynne) Murray is currently working on several projects to add to her self-published works.
- “A Collection of Indigenous Short Stories,” which will include her previously published short story, Huntin’. Plus, two new stories called “Danny Boy” and “Walks Along” are currently in the editing process.
- A Novel called “The Witches of Ravenswood” will include a previous short story, “A Hallowe’en Tale,” as the first chapter. Yeah, it needed more. It is so good!
- “Prayers – A Little Book, Volumes 2 and 3“
- “Proverbs For a New Day”
- “A Winter Poetry Collection”
HUNTIN’ by V. L. Murray. “This beautifully written tale blends the grand sweep of nature with… Jack goes on a reluctant journey home, to the northern woods, to the cold, to the dark, but also to his beloved grandfather, an old man balancing on the precipice between life and death, harboring within him an ancient, powerful and bloodcurdling secret, a secret revealed to Jack as he is pursued by a cruel killer. Will the secret be enough to save him? This beautifully written tale blends the grand sweep of nature with the ancient spiritual woodland spirits to create a spine-tingling tale that will keep you turning the pages and going back again and again. Great value!! Great story!!”
A Review by Linden Gray
Poems that Promote Comfort and Courage
We all need something to help us get through. Some days, we just need a quick thought to comfort or encourage.
Lynne’s first volume of “Prayers, A Little Book” offers practical and powerful prayers for every day.
“Insightful moments garnered from conversations with God that help bring His presence of peace and calm to your soul.”
V.L. Murray
Lynne’s little book of prayers is an inspirational short read.
V.L. Murray – Editorial Book Credits*
1. *V. Lynne Murray: editor for Treasure of the Pandavas,
by Victor Cosmos
‘Treasure of the Pandavas’ is Victor Cosmos’ first book in a series. A thrilling adventure about facing evil forces and unexpected mystery.
Victor Cosmos is an American veteran who was deployed in some of the most hotly-contested places on earth, leading troops and handling high-tech weaponry. During these tours, he came to understand that war is to be fought for the right reasons only, reasons which are worthy of great sacrifice.
The Treasure of the Pandavas (Guardians of the Dharma) New Release (2022)
“Diana Warwick had no idea that complying with her grandmother’s last wishes would land her in an international conspiracy to decapitate the world leadership. Her wish was to retrieve the ancient treasure of the Pandavas, which her great-grandfather Arthur once discovered.”
Victor Cosmos
2. The Saffron Path V. Lynne Murray was part of the editing team for The Saffron Path along with Jennifer Layne of Jennifer Layne Music and Wade Wilson.
Wade Wilson was instrumental in working with Bhaktimarga Swami to record his stories and help with the first draft edits. V. Lynne Murray did the next step of compiling and organizing content and line editing. She also worked on the initial compilation, making sure everything was accurate. Jennifer Layne did the final stages of line editing and formatting for print and inserting the photographs in the book.
Anyone who has gone through these steps on the way to publishing will understand the complexity and time this takes.
Jennifer Layne, who oversees Maharaja’s website, is currently working on the layup for the Kindle Edition, which is an entirely different type of compilation. The formatting for the Kindle of over 100 photographs is in itself a daunting task.
Bhaktimarga Swami is known as THE WALKING MONK. He trekked four times across Canada. Walked across the U.S.A., Israel, Ireland, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and the Fiji Islands. He was featured in “The Longest Road,” a film by the National Film Board of Canada. and another film titled “Walking,” The Lessons of the Road, by Michael Oesch.
3. *V.L. Murray, editor for “Kayla’s Cowboy,” by Nancy M. Bell. “Books We Love Publishing” Calgary.
“A Super Spicy Story for the horse lovers out there. I love her contributions to the Canadian Historical Brides Series …really moving stuff!“
V. Lynne Murray
Read more about Nancy M. Bell, Author.
by Nancy M. Bell
4. *V.L. Murray is writing and compiling a booklet for “HighSprings” Animal Rescue Shelter and B&B in Florida.
“Cheryl Travers, a vegan chef, runs highSprings” in Florida. “HighSprings” offers Peace and Serenity as a purely uncomplicated micro sanctuary where human visitors and rescued animals help each other heal.
More About V. Lynne Murray
Among Lynne’s many accomplishments is that of being a Reiki Master. Her spiritual journey and research as an author have led her to explore the Native American Medicine Wheel religious practices. Since Lynne is fascinated by ancient wisdom, she has included the Vedas of ancient India in her studies and some religions based on nature. Her meditation practices have led her into a life of spiritual and psychic growth, alternate healing modalities, and Herbal Medicine. She has come full circle into her love for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Since there is Oneness to everything and all…
I met Lynne some years ago, and we became good friends. She gives of her gracious heart. During a particularly difficult time, she was there to offer her help and insights. After both of us moved, we lost touch for a while, and I am so glad we could connect again though we live on other sides of the continent. Technology makes keeping in touch a lot easier than it used to be. I am sure every path she has taken on her journey has opened new doors to creativity. She has been a blessing to so many.
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Thanks for your message Suzanne, you are so right.
Lovely! It’s true the soul doesn’t age. I too still feel 17.
Hey Lynne, Glad to tell about your books. You are amazing and I look forward to seeing your new book!
Thank you so much Trina! Your words are too kind. Yes, we have known each other a long time. When I count the years, I’m always amazed that I’ve lived that many. I look in the mirror and don’t recognize myself as inside I feel 17. The Vedas of India tell us that our soul never changes its age, always feels like a teenager. I’d have to agree.
I’m so looking forward to your gluten free cookbook! So many folks have issues with wheat that you’ve certainly picked the right topic! I’ll let you know when my next short story comes out and my next spiritual book. I’m editing it right now.
Thanks again! Hugs from the other side of the Rockies!! 🙏🏻💞Lynne