Bernadette Murphy
@bernadetmurphy.bsky.social
Author/essayist “Harley & Me” + others. NYT-bestselling collaborative writer. First/bio mom, advocating for reproductive justice.
Possibly last ride of the season.
October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Possibly last ride of the season.
Autumn. Sound up.
October 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Autumn. Sound up.
Fighting fascism, one book ban at a time.
October 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Fighting fascism, one book ban at a time.
Exploring Banned Books. Great panel on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Main Salt Lake City Public Library, 11:15. I'll be there representing PEN Utah along with folks from the ACUL and Let Utah Read Coalition. Come along!
October 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Exploring Banned Books. Great panel on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Main Salt Lake City Public Library, 11:15. I'll be there representing PEN Utah along with folks from the ACUL and Let Utah Read Coalition. Come along!
I'm super excited to be participating in this FREE, 2-day event in Portland, OR, uniting artists, authors, activists and researchers looking into "recovery in practice," what it means, how we live out our commitment to both our art and our recovery. Wanna come? www.portlandalano.org/recoveryinpr...
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I'm super excited to be participating in this FREE, 2-day event in Portland, OR, uniting artists, authors, activists and researchers looking into "recovery in practice," what it means, how we live out our commitment to both our art and our recovery. Wanna come? www.portlandalano.org/recoveryinpr...
Temps start dropping, my soup pot starts bubbling.
October 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Temps start dropping, my soup pot starts bubbling.
Looking for reasons to feel joy. This morning's hike did the trick.
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Looking for reasons to feel joy. This morning's hike did the trick.
Colors are changing! After Catalina Island over the weekend, we're now tackling some of the top rides in Park City. This is the life.
September 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Colors are changing! After Catalina Island over the weekend, we're now tackling some of the top rides in Park City. This is the life.
My friend Betsy says, When in doubt, buy the bike. I listened to her. Meet Lucy, formal name "Loose Moose."
September 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My friend Betsy says, When in doubt, buy the bike. I listened to her. Meet Lucy, formal name "Loose Moose."
Today's moment of Zen. Last day in Fernie, British Columbia.
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today's moment of Zen. Last day in Fernie, British Columbia.
I've been wanting to come here for forever.
August 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I've been wanting to come here for forever.
We’re celebrating! 5 yrs ago today I resigned my position as a professor to become a full-time writer despite all who told me I was crazy to let go of the university-supplied security. With health insurance through my spouse and his emotional support, I made the leap.
Best. Decision. Ever.
Best. Decision. Ever.
July 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We’re celebrating! 5 yrs ago today I resigned my position as a professor to become a full-time writer despite all who told me I was crazy to let go of the university-supplied security. With health insurance through my spouse and his emotional support, I made the leap.
Best. Decision. Ever.
Best. Decision. Ever.
Morning meditation. Needed now more than ever.
June 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Morning meditation. Needed now more than ever.
The world's a mess so I made an apple pie. Trust me: less cinnamon than what the recipe calls for, add ginger, ground cloves, lemon juice and lemon zest.
June 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The world's a mess so I made an apple pie. Trust me: less cinnamon than what the recipe calls for, add ginger, ground cloves, lemon juice and lemon zest.
From Park City, Utah.
June 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
From Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah representing.
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Park City, Utah representing.
Park City, Utah, representing.
June 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Park City, Utah, representing.
Did my first ever group road bike ride with these lovely ladies and I survived! I didn't get dropped. Whoo-hoo!
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Did my first ever group road bike ride with these lovely ladies and I survived! I didn't get dropped. Whoo-hoo!
Joy is a radical act.
May 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Joy is a radical act.
Yes, my friends. That's snow.
May 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Yes, my friends. That's snow.