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Hunter Murphy

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Hunter Murphy is a writer and library staffer from Alabama. Some of his literary heroes include P.G. Wodehouse, Eudora Welty, Christopher Morley, Eugene Walter, David Leavitt, and Agatha Christie. He’s a fan of good storytelling, no matter the medium. He lives with his longtime partner and their dashingly handsome English bulldog.

Imogene in New Orleans is the first in a mystery series featuring Imogene, the boys, and Goose the English bulldog.

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Hunter Murphy Hi Erven. Yes, Goose is the name of my real-life English bulldog. :) He's been such a faithful companion that I felt compelled to put him in my book. …moreHi Erven. Yes, Goose is the name of my real-life English bulldog. :) He's been such a faithful companion that I felt compelled to put him in my book. :) By the way, here he is this Christmas barking at my singing: http://youtu.be/WdidVARHCJM I hope you get a chance to read Imogene in New Orleans. It was a lot of fun to write. All best to you!(less)
Hunter Murphy I'm currently working on the next in my mystery series featuring the feisty Alabama senior citizen Imogene, her hypochondriac son, his impulsive partn…moreI'm currently working on the next in my mystery series featuring the feisty Alabama senior citizen Imogene, her hypochondriac son, his impulsive partner, and their dashing English bulldog Goose.(less)
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“Even the sidewalks in ‪‎New Orleans‬ had personality.”
Hunter Murphy, Imogene in New Orleans

“I’ve lived in this world a long time, and you can’t change what you like, even if you’d want to.”
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“Buddy ran down the road, turned into another street, and vanished as if he had never been there, like another ghost from New Orleans's past.”
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Hunter Murphy Majenta wrote: "Thanks for contacting me! Congratulations on your book, and best wishes for your current and future projects!"

I appreciate that, Majenta! Same to you! :)


message 11: by Majenta

Majenta Thanks for contacting me! Congratulations on your book, and best wishes for your current and future projects!


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Hunter Murphy Anna wrote: "Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas to you, Anna! That's a great card. I hope all's well in the UK! :)


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Anna Kļaviņa Merry Christmas!




message 8: by Hunter (last edited Dec 21, 2014 08:47AM)

Hunter Murphy Aimee *just one more page...* wrote: "Thank you for the friend request. I look forward to connecting on GR. Happy reading!"

Aimee, I'm punch-pleased to be connected. You have an excellent account. I'm honored. Enjoy your weekend. (I look forward to hearing your thoughts on your current reads. Nun Too Soon and Once Upon a Time look like great fun.)


❀Aimee❀ Just one more page... Thank you for the friend request. I look forward to connecting on GR. Happy reading!


Hunter Murphy Erin wrote: "Thanks for the friend request."

Of course! Thanks for accepting. I'm always thrilled to connect with great readers (and fans of Agatha- good gosh, that woman was clever).


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Erin Thanks for the friend request.


Hunter Murphy Christine wrote: "Oh good I'm glad

How are you?"


Christine, I somehow missed this message. Sorry for not responding. It's been a wild and wonderful week. I ate more than I ought to have eaten and I got a year older, but other than that, I'm gravy. I hope you're doing well. :)


Christine Hatfield Oh good I'm glad

How are you?


Hunter Murphy Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

Hey Christine. I'm glad to connect. I like a good mystery myself (which is why I connected). Your profile is fun. I hope you have an excellent week! :)


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


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