K.C. Murphy's Blog

Did you know that in Greek mythology the humble mouse is seen as a sacred being?

This is because it has the power to adapt to any conditions akin to a powerful God.

Mice are also seen as prophets of weather. Who knew that this little animal had so much going on?

Ever sat staring at that blank Word document hoping the words would start flowing?

For me personally, I find getting out and about in nature usually helps. My Mouse Adventures series includes animals so being in nature helps.

Do I write in rhyme or prose for my young audience? This wasn't a dilemma for me, as I've always loved to rhyme!

My mum used to tell me that I was rhyming words before anything else. My favourite bedtime stories were always the rhyming ones. I think children gravitate towards words that rhyme and roll off the tongue.

The inspiration for the name of the cat in my Mouse Adventures series comes from my friend's Labrador called Baxter,

I always liked the name and thought it suited a cat too.

Who knows, maybe Baxter will have his own book series one day!

Why not a cat, dog or even a monkey?

Choosing the main character of my Mouse Adventures series was easy for me. One night, an adorable little mouse scurried in and left as quickly as he came!

I just knew that the chance sighting had all the ingredients for a children's story.

Excited to bring you some preview photos of book 3: A Smile on the Nile.

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A Beach Find of a Strange Kind was my second book published in August 2021.

Our little furry friend has his first ever trip to a sandy beach and finds something awesome!

Mouse Adventures: A beach find of a strange kind

Home is Where the Heart is was my first book in the series Mouse Adventures and was published in August 2020.

Inspired by our very own furry squeaking visitor, and wondering what the world looked like through the eyes of such a tiny animal.

Mouse Adventures: Home is Where the Heart is

Exciting News

The next book in the Mouse Adventures series has scurried to be published! It will soon be featured on here.

Cruising the river Nile.
A furry mouse falling overboard.
And a crocodile with a smile.

Is this big crocodile friendly? It has the whitest teeth the mouse has ever seen! What happens when the two of them meet in the water?


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