Wendy Murray

Wendy Murray is an accomplished book reviewer at Publishers Weekly since July 2011, specializing in the Religion and Gardening sections. Previously, Wendy contributed as a blogger for Patheos, Inc. from February 2013 to December 2020, creating content related to faith, culture, and politics. As the founding editor and publisher at Ecco Qua Press from January 2010 to December 2015, Wendy focused on promoting young and literary writers. Additionally, Wendy founded and directed the Ellery Sedgwick Literary Workshops at The Trustees of Reservations from June 2011 to December 2012, honoring the legacy of Ellery Sedgwick. Wendy served as a writer-in-residence and adjunct faculty at Gordon College from August 2004 to May 2011, teaching various writing subjects and overseeing the publication of student works. Prior experience includes professional editing and writing services from 1989 to January 2008 and roles at Christianity Today and Time Magazine, with a strong foundation in theological studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Hiram College.