Author Archives: James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

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About James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

With experience in both pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical patient management, medications and their impact on one’s quality of life have been my expertise. My secret passion of murder and mayhem, however, is a whole other matter. I’ve always loved reading murder mysteries and thrillers, and longed to weave such tales of my own. Drawing on my clinical expertise as a pharmacist and my infatuation with the lethal effects of drugs, my tales of murder, mayhem and medicine will have you looking over your shoulder and suspicious of anything in your medicine cabinet.

I’m a Writer – But Am I “Aspiring”?

Oh, those labels we love to dole out, both upon ourselves and to other people.  And it’s not only in the publishing industry that we see this.  It happens all around us.  I started life as the “little brother” to … Continue reading

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GUNS – The New Pink Accessory

In my limited expertise of what women love (that’s according to my wife), there are many things that make a woman feel special: chocolate, the occasional flowers for no reason, chocolate, that special birthday card, chocolate, thoughtful jewelry, chocolate, a … Continue reading

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Fiction — A Believable Lie

Hi, I’m JAMES J. MURRAY I’m that NEW WRITER, the one with fresh adventures of murder and international intrigue.  My novels often include the deadly trio of MURDER, MAYHEM and MEDICINE. I’m from Louisiana originally but now live in South … Continue reading

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The Medicine Cabinet and Kids – A Deadly Combo

Poison control centers across the nation recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of National Poisoning Prevention Week (March 18-24, 2012).  During that week, I read several interesting articles about child safety and home medications, and thought I’d share some of what … Continue reading

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