Tag Archives: James J. Murray

A Day to Remember and A Gift For You

Posted on July 24, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today is one of those memorable days in my life! It was busy, frustrating, exciting and ultimately thrilling. So what happened you might ask? I’ve been writing novels and short stories for several years now. Three of my short stories … Continue reading →

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Red Wine and Dark Chocolate are the Best Drugs!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Two of my favorite food groups: red wine and dark chocolate—and now I discover that both are among the healthiest foods one can eat. But hold on a minute. There’s a catch. Scientists have found that it’s not the wine or … Continue reading →

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Radioactive Bacteria On The Attack!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In previous blogs (here, here and here), I’ve written about the horrors of bacterial attacks. I’ve discussed the concept of drug resistant bacteria up to and including bacteria used in biological warfare. Today I’d like to highlight an organism that … Continue reading →

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One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Die!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The potato plant, a member of the perennial nightshade family, has an interesting secret locked up in its leaves, stems and in those funny looking green spuds. The potato, a starchy tuber from the Solanum tuberosum plant and a dietary … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This coming weekend Citizens of the United States (including me) celebrate the anniversary of their independence on July Fourth. This year is the 239th anniversary of the development of our free nation, and it reminds me of the great sacrifices … Continue reading →

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Clean Your Windows – Clear Out Your Enemies!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Earlier this year there was considerable news coverage of an unusual attempted murder case. A South Carolina college student allegedly tried to kill her roommates by spraying their food with a window-cleaning product. The student was caught on videotape and … Continue reading →

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DIELDRIN – An Old Remedy For A New Kill

Posted on June 17, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In the past I’ve blogged about many compounds that have been used for murder or been used as wartime bio-weapons. One of the common denominators of these lethal compounds is that many were first developed as pesticides and used for … Continue reading →

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When Soft Drinks Were Not So Soft

Posted on June 10, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Medical experts argue about the health benefits of soft drinks. Sodas have been linked to our country’s growing obesity problem as well as to a lengthening list of other diseases. But a review of the history of two popular soft … Continue reading →

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Speeding to Liver Disease

Posted on June 3, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The dietary supplement market for weight loss products and those for performance enhancement is a $33 billion per year industry. Some of the rising stars in this supplement category include products formulated with Acacia rigidula, the extract from a shrub … Continue reading →

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CYBER ATTACKS and MURDER

Posted on May 27, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

When I develop a new murder mystery idea, one of the primary issues that must be solved is determining how the murderer gains access to his victim, preferably without leaving evidence that can lead back to the villain. In this … Continue reading →

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