C. E. Murphy Explained
Catherine E. Murphy (C.E. Murphy) |
Pseudonym: | Catie Murphy, Murphy Lawless, Zoe Chant,[1] [2] Cate Dermody |
Birth Date: | 1 June 1973 |
Birth Place: | Kenai, Alaska, U.S. |
Occupation: | Writer |
Nationality: | American, Irish |
Genre: | Science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance |
Catherine E. Murphy, writing primarily under the byline C. E. Murphy, (born June 1, 1973) is an American-born author, based in Ireland, who writes in the fantasy and romance genres. She is the author of the Walker Papers series, The Negotiator Trilogy, and the Inheritor's Cycle as well as The Strongbox Chronicles (written under a pseudonym). She has also written the graphic novel Take a Chance.
Biography
C. E. Murphy is an Alaskan-born[3] writer of fantasy novels, short stories and comic books. She has also written a romance novel trilogy under the pseudonym Cate Dermody, which was her grandmother's maiden name.[4] [5]
She became an Irish citizen by grandparental descent in 2001,[6] moved to Ireland in 2005,[7] and as of 2020, continued to live there with her husband and son.
Along with writing, she has worked at various points as a library volunteer, archival assistant, cannery worker, and web designer. However writing is her primary hobby.[8]
Bibliography
Although best known for her work in speculative fiction, Murphy has published in multiple genres, using several pen names for non-fantastic works, e.g., writing mysteries as Catie Murphy.[9]
As of 2021, the author's works, grouped by series,[10] include:[11]
The Walker Papers
- Urban Shaman (2005)
- Magic Hath an Element (first part of Urban Shaman from an alternate viewpoint)
- Banshee Cries in the Winter Moon anthology (2009) with Mercedes Lackey and Tanith Lee
- Thunderbird Falls (2006)
- Coyote Dreams (2007)
- Walking Dead (2009)
- Demon Hunts (2010)
- Spirit Dances (2011)
- Forgotten But By a Few (short story)
- Easy Pickings (December 2011) (novella, co-author with Faith Hunter)
- Raven Calls (2012)
- No Dominion (April 2012) (novella)[12]
- Mountain Echoes (January 2013)
- Shaman Rises (July 2014, final book in the series)[13]
- Spite House (July 26, 2016) (short story, co-author with Kat Richardson)
- Rabbit Tricks (short story)
- Five Card Draw (2013,[14]) (short story)
The Old Races Universe
The Negotiator Trilogy
- Heart of Stone (2007)
- House of Cards (2008)
- Hands of Flame (2008)
Other books
- The Old Races: Origins (2012, short story collection), background for this universe
- Year of Miracles (2010, collection, some prequels to the trilogy including Year of Miracles (novella, also published separately))
- Baba Yaga's Daughter & Other Tales of the Old Races (2012, collection), stories set before and after the trilogy
- The Old Races: Aftermath (2012, collection), pieces set after the trilogy
- Kiss of Angels (collection), pieces set after the trilogy
Short pieces
The Worldwalker Duology
- Truthseeker (2010)
- Wayfinder (2011)
The Austen Chronicles
- Magic & Manners A retelling of Pride and Prejudice in a fantasy setting; "It is a truth universally accepted that well-bred members of Society are not beleaguered with magic," but every one of Mrs. Dover's five daughters has a magic talent, some stronger than others.
The Inheritors' Cycle
- The Queen's Bastard (2008)
- The Pretender's Crown (2009)
The Strongbox Chronicles
written as Cate Dermody
- The Cardinal Rule (2005)
- The Firebird Deception (2006)
- The Phoenix Law (2006)
The Guildmaster Saga
Young adult series
- Seamaster
- Stonemaster[15]
The Dublin Driver Mysteries
A detective fiction series written under the byline "Catie Murphy"
- Dead in Dublin
- Death on the Green[15]
- Death of an Irish Mummy
The Heartstrike Chronicles
The Lovelorn Chronicles
Other works
Novels
- Coming to America[15]
- Stone's Throe
- Roses in Amber
Short Stories
Comics
- Take a Chance (2009) a 5 issue comic series for Dabel Brothers with Ardian Syaf (as the artist).,[16] with an Issue #0, Previously on Take a Chance added
External links
Notes and References
- https://www.fantasticfiction.com/m/c-e-murphy/ C. E. Murphy
- Web site: Books . Catie (CE) Murphy.Com . C E Murphy . 9 June 2021 . June 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210609122956/https://catiemurphy.com/books/ . live .
- Web site: Random House Author Spotlight. 2010-09-20. December 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191212134458/http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=73073. live.
- Web site: An Interview with C. E. Murphy. 2010-09-20. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303200221/http://fmwriters.com/Visionback/Issue27/Interview.htm. live.
- Web site: Fantastic Fiction: C. E. Murphy. 2010-09-20. March 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307143200/http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/m/c-e-murphy/. live.
- Web site: Murphy . C. E. . Failed! . Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy . 18 January 2021 . 22 August 2003.
- Web site: Murphy . C. E. . Ten years in Ireland . Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy . 18 January 2021 . 1 December 2015 . September 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200926174137/http://mizkit.com/ten-years-in-ireland/ . live .
- Web site: Biography. March 19, 2006. 2013-10-08. July 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130724042035/http://mizkit.com/about/. live.
- https://www.fantasticfiction.com/m/catie-murphy/dublin-driver-mystery/ Dublin Driver Mystery: A series by Catie Murphy
- https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/c-e-murphy/ C.E. Murphy Books in Order
- Web site: CE Murphy (home page) . CE Murphy . September 19, 2002 . 29 January 2021 . December 14, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131214212015/http://mizkit.com/cemurphy/ . live .
- Web site: C. E. Murphy - No Dominion (Walker Papers) . Mizkit . December 30, 2017 . December 30, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171230172146/http://mizkit.com/cemurphy/walkerpapers/no-dominion/ . live .
- Web site: CE Murphy . Facebook.com . 2021-12-16 . July 25, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140725051030/https://www.facebook.com/cemurphywriter . live .
- Web site: Five Card Draw . C.E. . Murphy . mizkit.com . December 14, 2013 . December 14, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131214211935/http://mizkit.com/cemurphy/negotiator/five-card-draw/ . dead .
- Web site: New books . CE Murphy . March 17, 2007 . 29 January 2021 . February 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227094648/http://mizkit.com/publication-schedule/ . live .
- Web site: Preview: C.E. Murphy's Take a Chance #1 . www.geeksofdoom.com . December 17, 2008 . November 6, 2013 . December 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230311/http://pulllist.comixology.com/previews/OCT084065/C-E-Murphys-Take-a-Chance-1 . dead .