Dr (H C) Lisa Ray

Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray is an award-winning military heritage author, ghostwriter, publisher, and founder of Golden Ray Publishing, where she specializes in preserving the legacies of military veterans, public figures, and thought leaders through professionally published books. She is the author and ghostwriter of MOY BELL: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday, the legacy story honoring SEAL Team ONE and the extraordinary service of Terry "Mother" Moy, Jesse Ventura, Michael E. Thornton, Mike Gotchey, Tim Keeney, and Boston Celtics Champion, Kevin Stacom. The book has been recognized as a top new release across major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Apple Books, and Kindle, and is featured at U.S. Navy SEAL museums in California and Florida.

Her latest work, The Painted Frog, is the authorized legacy biography of legendary U.S. Navy UDT-13 Frogman, Navy SEAL, Apollo 13 Recovery Team member, and internationally acclaimed military artist Pete "The Pirate" Carolan. Commissioned by the Patriot SEAL Heritage Foundation, the book preserves Carolan's remarkable life of service, sacrifice, and artistic legacy. It features a foreword by Commander (Ret.) Skip Crane, opening reflections by Capt. (Ret.) SEAL Team 6 Tom Murphy, and supports the Foundation's ongoing mission programs for veterans and their families.

With more than 15 years of experience in publishing, media production, and author development, Dr. Ray has helped entrepreneurs, veterans, physicians, podcasters, and business leaders transform their stories into professionally published books that establish credibility, expand their audiences, and create lasting impact. Her background includes live event production, red-carpet interviews, broadcast media, author branding, and strategic publishing campaigns designed to position clients as recognized experts in their fields.

Through Golden Ray Publishing, Dr. (h.c.) Lisa Ray guides authors from concept to publication, helping them leverage books as powerful tools for thought leadership, speaking opportunities, media exposure, and long-term legacy. Her mission is simple: preserve remarkable stories, amplify meaningful voices, and create books that inspire future generations.