Category Archives: James J. Murray Blog

It Takes a Village . . .

Posted on January 30, 2023 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

It’s said that being an author is a lonely profession. It often is just that when one considers the days of isolation developing a plot idea, the fleshing out of plot points, and the actual writing of the story. All … Continue reading →

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Fall – My New Beginning!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Fall has always felt like the beginning of a new year to me, and this year is no exception. Although the calendar year officially begins anew in a little over three months (yikes), September has always felt like the beginning … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Reflection

Posted on May 31, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today, we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday in the United States.  Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, was officially proclaimed on May 5th, 1868 and first observed on May 30th of that year when flowers were placed on the … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Drugs of My Youth

Posted on May 5, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

No, this is not a tell-all about drug abuse, but a focus on how accepted medicinal practices of the past are considered so dangerous now and are no longer used.  My parents were loving, caring adults—particularly my mother, who nursed … Continue reading →

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Nanoparticles to Cure—And to Kill!

Posted on April 7, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Medical science in the 21st century is increasingly more sophisticated and growing exponentially. One of the more fascinating areas of medical research involves the evolution of nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are (in simple terms) small objects that behave as a unit to … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight – An Interview with John Spietz

Posted on March 17, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today, I’m so pleased to share a blog interview I did recently with a friend and fellow author, John Spietz. John published his first novel last month—a time-travel sea adventure called THRILL CHASE. I’ve read it, loved it, and highly … Continue reading →

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Smashwords Book Sale -> Starts Today!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Starting now and going through Saturday March 13th, Smashwords online book seller is offering my eBooks, and a whole bunch of other eBooks, at fantastic discounts. Two of my eBooks, both in my Detective Rosie Young Murder Mystery Series, are highlighted … Continue reading →

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Appreciating the Little Things in Life

Posted on February 10, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

I read an interesting article the other day regarding the effects of COVID-19 on the body, including some of the symptoms unique to this disease. One of those telltale symptoms is a loss of smell. Smell is one sense that … Continue reading →

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Most Used Word in 2020 – and into 2021?

Posted on January 13, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

UNPRECEDENTED – defined as never done or known before. The term is used interchangeably with words like unparalleled, uncommon, and out of the ordinary. Hardly a day in 2020 ended without the word “unprecedented” being mentioned at least once in … Continue reading →

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A 2021 New Year’s Wish

Posted on December 30, 2020 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

HAPPY NEW YEAR   May the problems of 2020 be forgotten May 2021 be filled with Hope, Joy & Happiness * * * Wishing You Much Health and Prosperity in 2021 And may this be the BEST YEAR of your … Continue reading →

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