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Author: Norma Murphy

Shifting Focus

It’s been three months since I sent my second novel, Some Kind of Justice (originally A Thousand Secrets), to a dozen or so agents that looked like a good fit. Only three have responded, with polite rejections. My lofty goal was to self-publish if I hadn’t heard anything positive from an agent by the spring, … Continue reading Shifting Focus →

Norma Murphy Story Development Leave a comment April 23, 2022 1 Minute

Writing and Wordle

Yes, I’m a fan. And I’m glad there is only one puzzle a day. I have enough puzzles in my writing that are far more interesting and rewarding to solve. I did realize this morning, though, how both require paying attention, realizing mistakes and a willingness to change course. The directions for Wordle are simple … Continue reading Writing and Wordle →

Norma Murphy Story Development Leave a comment March 13, 2022 1 Minute

Struggling?

This word is used a lot. People struggle with their feelings, struggle with a problem, struggle with finances, struggle with beliefs. If someone were to ask how my writing is going, right now I would say I’m struggling. It’s early in this new novel, early in the process of getting to know new characters, trying … Continue reading Struggling? →

Norma Murphy Story Development 6 Comments February 10, 2022 2 Minutes

A Sense of Direction

Many people who know me know I have a poor sense of direction. While we sometimes refer to our older son as "the human map," I am pretty much the opposite. When I am finding my way in a strange place (without the benefit of GPS), whether on a street or in a building, it's … Continue reading A Sense of Direction →

Norma Murphy Story Development 4 Comments January 21, 2022 1 Minute

Almost There, With Gratitude

Before A Better Life was published, just over three years ago, I began work on my new manuscript, which I called A Thousand Secrets. When people ask how my writing is going, if I have another novel yet, “I’m working on it,” I respond. “Making progress,” I say. And I have. And now, after countless … Continue reading Almost There, With Gratitude →

Norma Murphy Story Development 1 Comment January 10, 2022 2 Minutes

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