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GRAPEFRUIT – The Killer Fruit!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Occasionally, I hear news reports regarding the dangers of eating grapefruit while on certain medications. This is not new information and I have to remind myself that many are still unaware of this very serious drug-food interaction. The medical community … 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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Two Invites To The Party!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

So what happens when you think that you’ll never get more of your writing published and then all of a sudden you get invited in the same week to publish a Christmas short story in two different anthologies? My first … 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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DRUGS and BIOTERRORISM

Posted on November 6, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Terrorism is defined as the use of force or violence against people and property. That action is labeled BIOTERRORISM when the violence involves the intentional release of a biological agent (such as bacteria, viruses or toxins). Bacteria and viruses are … Continue reading →

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THOMAS RYDDER & HIS NEW BOOK

Posted on October 23, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Thomas Rydder, a good friend and a talented author, announces the release of his new URBAN FANTASY ANTHOLOGY: RESTLESS SOULS 3 dark fables 1. “Do Unto Others” (short story) – Jeremy is a street hood, lawless and unchained. When he … Continue reading →

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Murder – The True Definition

Posted on August 21, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The criminal act known as MURDER is defined in a number of ways, but in most references the definition is distilled to the following words: an unlawful killing with malice. The words unlawful and malice give the term its defining … Continue reading →

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A World of Possibility!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Available for immediate **FREE** download:  A World of Possibility: A Collection of Twenty-Six Short Stories by the Authors of ASMSG (the international Authors’ Social Media Support Group). An eclectic offering of short stories ranging from humorous inspirations to the dark … Continue reading →

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Mysteries vs Thrillers

Posted on June 26, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

A few years ago, mysteries were the hot genre. It seemed as if everyone was reading a mystery novel. The thrill of guessing, “Who done it!” was the excitement that kept me, and many others, reading book after book. More … Continue reading →

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Ricin – Another Weapon of Terror

Posted on May 1, 2013 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

It’s often said that fact is stranger than fiction, so I pose this seemingly ridiculous question to you– What do a martial arts instructor, an Elvis impersonator and the deadly chemical agent ricin have in common? The answer has been … Continue reading →

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