jamesmurphybks
@jamesmurphybks.bsky.social
Belfast born crime fiction writer and creator of a series of psychological thrillers based in N. Ireland, and a Belfast based detective series. Podcast host of A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. Professional background as an educationalist 📚🔪🩸🤩☘️
This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth 📚🤩 Two amazing panels (admittedly I’m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner 🔪🩸☘️ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...
May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth 📚🤩 Two amazing panels (admittedly I’m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner 🔪🩸☘️ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...
I’ve already fallen down the research rabbit hole in preparation for the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. If I ever get out of it again I’ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
March 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I’ve already fallen down the research rabbit hole in preparation for the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. If I ever get out of it again I’ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Ending off the #weekend with a Signing Books Sunday. Books a popular choice for #mothersday it seems, though quite a few orders for Easter and a few birthdays too. Mrs M
March 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ending off the #weekend with a Signing Books Sunday. Books a popular choice for #mothersday it seems, though quite a few orders for Easter and a few birthdays too. Mrs M
Taking a moment to stop and reflect on my #writerslife and remembering to celebrate the successes that come with the hard work. Raising a glass to the early success and amazing feedback for How To Be Dead in a much loved featured location in the novel 📚🔪❤️☘️😂
March 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Taking a moment to stop and reflect on my #writerslife and remembering to celebrate the successes that come with the hard work. Raising a glass to the early success and amazing feedback for How To Be Dead in a much loved featured location in the novel 📚🔪❤️☘️😂
#mondaymotivation- it’s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say I’m thrilled with the early 5⭐️feedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much 🤩https://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#mondaymotivation- it’s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say I’m thrilled with the early 5⭐️feedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much 🤩https://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
A nice piece from the Spectator sent by a friend. Such lovely feedback for the book so far. If you want to find out a bit more about the stories behind the story then 👇 amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A nice piece from the Spectator sent by a friend. Such lovely feedback for the book so far. If you want to find out a bit more about the stories behind the story then 👇 amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
*****IT’S PUBLICATION DAY*****
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
*****IT’S PUBLICATION DAY*****
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops 🤩 Followed by the Catch Me If You Can Tour. I hope lots of you do catch me. These events are always great craic and the team at Libraries NI have set up some fun activities to put me through my paces so an amazing time in prospect. See you there 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops 🤩 Followed by the Catch Me If You Can Tour. I hope lots of you do catch me. These events are always great craic and the team at Libraries NI have set up some fun activities to put me through my paces so an amazing time in prospect. See you there 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Books 1&2 of the Dr. Carolyn Harkin series looking good together if I do say so myself. All thanks to cover designer extraordinaire Nikki East of course 🤩 I still can’t believe the amazing reception the first book received and can’t wait to share its sequel with you all on Friday’s publication
February 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Books 1&2 of the Dr. Carolyn Harkin series looking good together if I do say so myself. All thanks to cover designer extraordinaire Nikki East of course 🤩 I still can’t believe the amazing reception the first book received and can’t wait to share its sequel with you all on Friday’s publication
“Whilst dealing with complex and difficult themes this novel is anunapologetic celebration of Northern Irish music rapped up in a taught page turning thriller. A must for fans of @snowpatrol.bsky.social and @ashofficial.bsky.social ” amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“Whilst dealing with complex and difficult themes this novel is anunapologetic celebration of Northern Irish music rapped up in a taught page turning thriller. A must for fans of @snowpatrol.bsky.social and @ashofficial.bsky.social ” amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention it’s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than 🌹and much greater value. Off out to
February 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention it’s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than 🌹and much greater value. Off out to
Not long now ❤️📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
February 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Not long now ❤️📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover art and blurb for How To Be Dead. Available to buy from #valentinesday #InternationalBookGivingDay on Friday what better start to a romantic weekend ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸Find out all about Dr. Carolyn’s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster
February 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover art and blurb for How To Be Dead. Available to buy from #valentinesday #InternationalBookGivingDay on Friday what better start to a romantic weekend ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸Find out all about Dr. Carolyn’s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster
So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸☘️❤️❤️) I’m heading out on tour again. Huge thanks to Libraries NI for putting together the libraries leg for #WorldBookDay2025. Lots more dates tba, with additional library events as well as a range of others, incl
February 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸☘️❤️❤️) I’m heading out on tour again. Huge thanks to Libraries NI for putting together the libraries leg for #WorldBookDay2025. Lots more dates tba, with additional library events as well as a range of others, incl
A very productive series of meetings over the last few days have been proven hugely fruitful in my #writerslife. Exciting plans afoot which I can’t wait to share with you…but have to☹️Just for a wee while though 🤩For now I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow in the storm ⛈️ A perfect excuse to bunker
January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A very productive series of meetings over the last few days have been proven hugely fruitful in my #writerslife. Exciting plans afoot which I can’t wait to share with you…but have to☹️Just for a wee while though 🤩For now I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow in the storm ⛈️ A perfect excuse to bunker
#SundayThoughts-I’m in that strange period of calm before the storm of an upcoming #newrelease. The period of excitement and dread at the reception to the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. Looking forward to chatting about it. For now though I thought I would share
January 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#SundayThoughts-I’m in that strange period of calm before the storm of an upcoming #newrelease. The period of excitement and dread at the reception to the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. Looking forward to chatting about it. For now though I thought I would share
First #writerslife gig of 2025 this evening. Really looking forward to, and slightly nervous about being grilled by a #bookclub who’ve just finished Write Me A Murder 📚🔪🩸🤩
January 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
First #writerslife gig of 2025 this evening. Really looking forward to, and slightly nervous about being grilled by a #bookclub who’ve just finished Write Me A Murder 📚🔪🩸🤩
My #januaryreads- hardback / paperback via Mrs M (is she trying to tell me something 😂), kindle and audible via amazing writers and friends, Simon Maltman, Kelly Creighton and Sam Blake Books. Top of the pile though is the inevitable edits of my upcoming release, How To Be Dead (Feb 2025) 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
January 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My #januaryreads- hardback / paperback via Mrs M (is she trying to tell me something 😂), kindle and audible via amazing writers and friends, Simon Maltman, Kelly Creighton and Sam Blake Books. Top of the pile though is the inevitable edits of my upcoming release, How To Be Dead (Feb 2025) 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Trying and failing to find a place in my study for this neon beauty. Question is, Christmas present or sneaky peak at one of my many plans for what 2025 might hold?
December 31, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Trying and failing to find a place in my study for this neon beauty. Question is, Christmas present or sneaky peak at one of my many plans for what 2025 might hold?
2024, what a year you have been in my #writerslife. I’ve achieved more and had more wonderful experiences than I ever thought possible at the start of this journey, and I sincerely thank every single person who played a part in any of it. Happy New Year to you all and I look
December 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM
2024, what a year you have been in my #writerslife. I’ve achieved more and had more wonderful experiences than I ever thought possible at the start of this journey, and I sincerely thank every single person who played a part in any of it. Happy New Year to you all and I look
#writerthoughts- In a recent post I compared crime writing to being like doing a jigsaw. After today’s session though I’ve realised that it’s more like being ringmaster of a circus. One where you’re also the juggler, plate spinner, lion tamer, fire eater and trapeze artist. I also
December 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM
#writerthoughts- In a recent post I compared crime writing to being like doing a jigsaw. After today’s session though I’ve realised that it’s more like being ringmaster of a circus. One where you’re also the juggler, plate spinner, lion tamer, fire eater and trapeze artist. I also
#writerslife-sometimes the best writing retreat is to retreat from the writing. I’ve often heard from other writers and have said so myself that often the best writing is done when not writing. Today’s prolonged closure of the MacBook lid has proved it worthy wisdom as a plot niggle
December 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM
#writerslife-sometimes the best writing retreat is to retreat from the writing. I’ve often heard from other writers and have said so myself that often the best writing is done when not writing. Today’s prolonged closure of the MacBook lid has proved it worthy wisdom as a plot niggle
One of today’s many Amazon recommendations for me was one of my own books. Of course I’ve read it, what with being the writer and all, but still, what a bargain!! 😂
December 26, 2024 at 1:04 PM
One of today’s many Amazon recommendations for me was one of my own books. Of course I’ve read it, what with being the writer and all, but still, what a bargain!! 😂
Despite often making the comparison between writing crime fiction being like doing a jigsaw, I’m not a jigsaw fan (unlike the rest of the family). I’m happy to make an exception for this bad boy though. And yes, I should be writing but it’s #boxingday 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
December 26, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Despite often making the comparison between writing crime fiction being like doing a jigsaw, I’m not a jigsaw fan (unlike the rest of the family). I’m happy to make an exception for this bad boy though. And yes, I should be writing but it’s #boxingday 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
So, who will be celebrating the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod. Translated as, The Book Flood it is the tradition of giving and receiving books after dinner on Christmas Eve and spending the rest of the night reading by the fire with a Christmas drink. Sounds perfect doesn’t it? So, what book
December 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM
So, who will be celebrating the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod. Translated as, The Book Flood it is the tradition of giving and receiving books after dinner on Christmas Eve and spending the rest of the night reading by the fire with a Christmas drink. Sounds perfect doesn’t it? So, what book