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Character Development Techniques

Posted on September 5, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Last month, I wrote a blog about the making of a hero in a murder mystery.  That brief exercise on character development generated considerable interest.  So today I’d like to expand those thoughts and discuss character development from a broader viewpoint. Often … Continue reading →

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WRITING is an ART and a JOURNEY!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This past weekend I attended a Writer’s Conference  that drew in agents from the West Coast and New York.  It was an exciting time, filled with expectations and an overwhelming amount of information regarding the publishing industry. I was able … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Called “The Practice of Pharmacy”?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Lately I’ve been blogging about dark and sinister subjects: the perfect drug as a murder weapon, ten ways to create a bloodless murder and zombie invasions.  I appreciate all the enthusiastic responses to those, but today I’m going to write about something a … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways To Write a Bloodless Death Scene

Posted on June 15, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today I’m making history! As of this morning, my FIRST GUEST BLOG on a fellow writer’s blog site is being published.  The blog describes a few of the many ways of constructing a bloodless death scene.  This LINK will get you to … Continue reading →

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Bath Salts and the Zombie Apocalypse!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

If you follow my website, blogs and postings, you’re aware that I write novels about Murder, Mayhem and Medicine.  Those are dreadful combinations to say the least, but they also make for entertaining story telling.  So how did I get … Continue reading →

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MADE IN AMERICA: Does that include your prescription drugs?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Recently I saw an entertaining news feature about a family who was determined to fill their home with furniture and appliances made only in America.  Once they had removed everything that WASN’T made in the United States, all that was left … Continue reading →

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Fiction — A Believable Lie

Posted on April 4, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Hi, I’m JAMES J. MURRAY I’m that NEW WRITER, the one with fresh adventures of murder and international intrigue.  My novels often include the deadly trio of MURDER, MAYHEM and MEDICINE. I’m from Louisiana originally but now live in South … Continue reading →

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