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I loved your Round Table series. Wondering if you could recommend anything else in that genre since your stupid publisher is giving you a hard time? Please write another Round Table! Rick

J.J. Murphy Hi Rick. Thanks for your encouragement. I haven't quite given up on Mrs. Parker and her Round Table friends--especially since we've all just launched into another Roaring 20s.
Now, as for recommending another book in the "humorous historical mystery" genre... No, I can't. That's why I had to write my own because there aren't any others out there.
However, I have heard people list my books with a few others. Perhaps you might enjoy one of these:
- Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear
- Cocaine Blues, by Kerry Greenwood
- Her Royal Spyness, by Rhys Bowen
I find books go best with a drink in hand. If the book is no good, at least you have a drink to enjoy.

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Hi J.J. I know you've answered this question before, but it's been awhile (also awhile since the last Round Table mystery). Will you be writing another? I know publishers can be a problem, but do you anticipate the problem being solved? I really enjoy this series. Thanks. Laura

J.J. Murphy Hi Laura,
My apologies for my delay in answering your question. I'm working on a different project right now, and it's taking longer than expected. But I am hoping to write another short story Round Table Mystery before long. I'm still in a pickle about getting (and writing!) the novels. Thanks for your encouragement!
J.J.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

J.J. Murphy “If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.” -- Dorothy Parker

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Is there going to be another Round Table mystery anytime soon? I adore this series, and now I've gotten my husband to read them, too, & he also loves them. :)

J.J. Murphy Hey Ann,
Thanks for your question. So glad you--and your hubby--like the books. To be honest, whether the books will continue is up to the publisher. And that decision is up in the air right now. However, I just started working on a great new idea for another Round Table Mystery, and one way or another I'll find a way to have it published. This may take awhile, but trust me, it'll be worth it.
Thanks for reading--and reviewing!!

Cheers,
J.J.

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Hi J.J., Just finished A Friendly Game of Murder and loved it. I tried to find Agata Stanford & The Broadway Murders at my library. No go. The librarian fund it on a world wide search. there are only about 5 world wide. I also requested, which she did find world wide, chasing the Devil. I hope they are almost as much fun as your series.

J.J. Murphy Hi Ellen, So glad that you love A Friendly Game of Murder. I think I had told you that it's my favorite of my own books! I'm afraid I haven't read the Agata Stanford books. I did find an old one at a library sale called The Dorothy Parker Murder Case by George Baxt, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. Thanks for writing!
J.J.

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