Category Archives: All About Writing

E-Liquids = The New Murder Weapon!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

For all the wonders of the technological age of today, there are times when life-enhancing advances can turn sinister. One such example is the evolution of e-cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes were first patented in 1963. The mechanism simulates smoking a real … Continue reading →

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Scorpion Venom – A Lethal Opportunity!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Scorpions are predatory arthropods—exoskeleton or shell-like creatures. They originated in England in the High Middle Ages (around 1200 AD). Although scorpion venom has a fearsome reputation, there are only about 25 varieties (out of the over 1,700 species) that have … Continue reading →

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Do Fictional Characters Evolve or Is It the Writer?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

When developing a fictional character, there are several methods that writers can use. The first thing that usually happens, however, is that writers picture a person in their minds and that first impression of a character often sticks with them … Continue reading →

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Hydrofluoric Acid – The Flesh Eater!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Hydrofluoric acid is a colorless liquid that mixes readily in other fluids. It’s highly corrosive and is classified as an acute poison that immediately begins to degrade tissue on contact. If you’re a fan of the Breaking Bad TV series, … Continue reading →

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When a Murder Is Not Really a Murder!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Yes, the title messes with my mind also. When someone dies at the hand of another, that’s labeled a murder. Sure, there are various degrees of murder—ranging from intentional to unintentional with legal terms such as 1st degree, 2nd degree, … Continue reading →

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Am I Possessed or Just Becoming a Better Writer?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

My guess is that the headline question has you thinking that I might be crazy instead. Well, that’s possible, but I’d like you to reserve judgment until you’ve read further. Something happened a few days ago that has me thinking … Continue reading →

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To Replicate or Not – That’s The Question!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

What do the words MakerBot, Cupcake CNC, Thing-O-Matic and Replicator have in common? They all refer to some of the latest technology in 3D printing – a cutting edge technology to say the least. I’ve been a fierce Star Trek … Continue reading →

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GUNS – The New Pink Accessory

Posted on February 5, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

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

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A Special Holiday Treat For You!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

As we celebrate the winter holidays, I have a special treat for you. Recently, I wrote a rather twisted holiday story. It’s been included in an interesting anthology that published on Christmas Eve. Read my short story “Santa’s Secret Helper” … Continue reading →

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WRITING vs RUNNING

Posted on November 20, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This past Sunday I participated in a Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon Race. I’ve run full marathons (26.2 miles) before, but this time I was running the half (only 13.1 miles). Since I’ve been training for speed in my runs, the shorter … Continue reading →

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