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Whether you prefer to turn pages or tap screens,, Sundown is available in hard copy, paperback and ebook. Order Sundown now!. https://tinyurl.com/uy9vn4mc

My journey as a historical fiction writer has taken me from Woodstock in Goodbye Emily to the bright lights and dark alleys of 1930's in my Jake and Laura series, and now to Wyoming in 1871. Sundown is coming.

Sundown, Wyoming 1871. In the heart of the untamed West, where legends are forged and secrets run deep…

A young lawyer, Wyatt McCrea seems to have it all, a flourishing career and a beautiful fiancée, the wealthy daughter of his powerful boss. His idyllic life shatters when he learns his estranged brother Travis has been arrested for murder in the mysterious town of Sundown, Wyoming.

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Michael Murphy Writer's block can be tough. When I sink into this, I remind myself that the creative part of writing is the subconscious. Typing it into a manuscript…moreWriter's block can be tough. When I sink into this, I remind myself that the creative part of writing is the subconscious. Typing it into a manuscript is merely a mechanical extension of the subconscious. To tap into that, I will think about where I'm at in the novel before going to sleep, meditate, or the old standby, endless jogging on my treadmill. Works every time.(less)
Michael Murphy I've always been interested in classic Hollywood films, like The Thin Man series, pretty much anything with Cary Grant, William Powell, or Myrna Loy. …moreI've always been interested in classic Hollywood films, like The Thin Man series, pretty much anything with Cary Grant, William Powell, or Myrna Loy. So I tried to incorporate those impressions of the actors into my Jake and Laura series. William Powell even appears in All That Glitters.(less)
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Nearly all Americans were impacted by Covid. My writer's journey and more importantly my life was shattered by the disease. In December, 2020, my wife and I and our four children tested positive. My wife died on January 5, 2021. The rest of us survived, but the next several months were tough on us all. I managed to grieve but my focus was on helping my kids through their grief. With the help of fa Read more of this blog post »
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“They met at Woodstock, and their love lasted a lifetime. Heartbroken but determined he calls on his two best friends to help him return to where it all began. One last roadtrip. One last chance to say Good-bye, Emily”
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“She kept me from living in back alleys and going back to drugs. I paid her back, but I owed her a lot more than the money. Emily saved my life.” Buck Jamison in Goodbye Emily”
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“Gino refilled my glass. “What a night. Booze, broads, and a barroom brawl.”
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“They met at Woodstock, and their love lasted a lifetime. Heartbroken but determined he calls on his two best friends to help him return to where it all began. One last roadtrip. One last chance to say Good-bye, Emily”
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“She kept me from living in back alleys and going back to drugs. I paid her back, but I owed her a lot more than the money. Emily saved my life.” Buck Jamison in Goodbye Emily”
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“Gino refilled my glass. “What a night. Booze, broads, and a barroom brawl.”
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message 11: by Larry

Larry Garner After a few years of health and other concerns, I'm back and would like to re-connect. I hope all is well with you!


message 10: by Jo

Jo Glim Happy to connect with you on Goodreads, Michael. I have a partial message from you and can't seem to pull the rest of it up. Would you mind resending it?

Begotten with Love: Every Family Has Its Story


message 9: by C.L.

C.L. Hoang Michael, So glad to connect with you on Goodreads.
Best wishes for continued great success with your writing!


message 8: by Sara

Sara Lowe Thanks so much for the invite, Michael, and the welcome to Boomer's lit. It's great to connect!


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 6: by Beth

Beth Hi Michael,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Goodreads author!


message 5: by James

James Bailey Honor O'Flynn A historical fiction and young adult story about a fourteen year-old girl kidnapped from Ireland in 1700 and brought to Maryland to be sold as a bride. She wanted William to buy her contract, maintain her chastity, and semd home for the money to pay for her return. He wanted a wife and family. The real question bacame what did God want?


Yassemin Thanks Michael for the request! Your genre sounds like right up my alley, will check your books at out at some stage. Thanks for the good luck. I will need it! =D


message 2: by Gigi

Gigi Hi Michael! Thanks for the friendship! I hope you're having a great weekend!

- Gigi


Bobbie  Crawford So nice to meet you, Michael!


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