Elizabeth Ray

Rachelle Dunn, professionally penned Elizabeth Ray, is a debut novelist whose heartfelt stories are ready to make a strong mark in contemporary fiction. The name, Elizabeth Ray, affectionately incorporates parts of her maternal and paternal grandparents’ names, as Rachelle hopes to draw closer to her family and heritage through her writing.

From a young age, she gravitated to a love of writing. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in African American Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. Although her love of writing never wavered, a pivot in her career led to her going from writing vivid stories of fiction to writing thesis papers and reports. While focusing on being a mom and working in corporate America, she obtained two master's degrees, one of which a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Rekindling her passion for writing now takes shape with her debut novel, "The Weight of Forgiveness".  

When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her son, and friends, is active in her church, and loves traveling around the world. She is always gathering inspiration for her next storyline and brings the same warmth and dedication to her life as she does to her work. Elizabeth Ray is a name to watch in the world of literature!