Alys Murray
Alys Murray is an American novelist, screenwriter, and director known for contemporary romance and holiday fiction. Born and raised in New Orleans, she is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (BFA) and holds an MFA in Film Studies from King's College London. Murray began her career as a novelist (several international bestsellers) and has written for Hallmark, Lifetime, and other outlets; she has also written and directed short and feature projects and is active in fellowships supporting disabled creators and screenwriters.
Awards
['New Orleans Film Festival Audience Choice Award (New Orleans Noel)', 'WriteMovies Romantic Comedy Award (STUDY DATE)', 'Inevitable Foundation Elevate Grant']
Notable Works
['The Christmas Company', 'The Magnolia Sisters', 'Sweet Pea Summer', 'The Perfect Hideaway']
