Category Archives: Sources of Story and Plot Ideas

Using DNA To An Author’s Advantage

Posted on August 23, 2018 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

It’s been some time since I’ve posted a new blog. What can I say—life gets in the way! It’s amazing how getting into and out of the habit of writing can happen so easily. I’ve decided to get back into … Continue reading →

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MOLLY – It’s Not Just a Girl You Used to Know!

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

The experience starts with a slightly bitter taste as it passes over the tongue. In a matter of minutes, a feeling of euphoria washes over you like waves. Soon a prolonged high kicks in (like an extended adrenaline rush) and … Continue reading →

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Laughing Man

Posted on August 13, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

It’s been said that the best fiction is based on fact. And, no matter how large or small that tidbit of information is, it plants the seed that the writer develops as the story arc. It’s the spark that creates … Continue reading →

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