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Iseult Murphy

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Iseult Murphy started writing at a young age, entertaining her family with magazines that she wrote and illustrated as a child. In her teens, she won several local and national short story competitions, including three time overall winner of the RDS Young Science Writers competition, and had work placed in international writing competitions such as the BBC Wildlife Poetry competition.
Iseult is drawn to horror, fantasy and science fiction, as she feels that the most difficult aspects of life can be best explored through the lens of speculative fiction.
She currently resides on the east coast of Ireland with four dogs, a couple of humans and a cat. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, art and spending time with her animals.
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Iseult Murphy I keep writing. It's like pulling teeth, but I have notebooks full of ideas and I want to keep the discipline of writing. …moreI keep writing. It's like pulling teeth, but I have notebooks full of ideas and I want to keep the discipline of writing. (less)
Iseult Murphy Write. Don't give up. Keep writing and then write some more. Feeling stuck on a story? Finish it, even if it is a struggle. You will be glad you did. …moreWrite. Don't give up. Keep writing and then write some more. Feeling stuck on a story? Finish it, even if it is a struggle. You will be glad you did. Also, read ALL the books. Don't be afraid to seek out other writers and share your work with them. Reading and critiquing others work is as valuable to improving your writing as getting feedback from others.(less)
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Book Spotlight: HomeAdrift by Soheil Mirchi

I’m delighted to be part of The Write Reads tour for HomeAdrift by Soheil Mirchi. If you like science fiction, you will want to check out this book. I’m sharing a Book Spotlight today, but look out for my review post coming soon!

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How far can you go before the silence breaks you?

Commander Solene Ellis has left Earth behind forever. Now she drifts through the void aboard the colony

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A magic bookshop - who could ask for more?

I love stories about creepy shops - I even wrote a couple! The shop that appears to those seeking. The shop that offers riches… that come with a price.

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Masterfully written

A beautifully written short story. I particularly loved the Friesian stallion and the respect he got from the Rider.

The world is interesting and it would be nice to travel in it further and learn more about it.

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Mollman is a great writer. His books are always entertaining and enjoyable.

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“he meant it will”
Iseult Murphy, The Mountains of Sorrow

“I shall not fret for things I cannot change”
Ruth Anne Garcia, Bleeding Orchid From Diagnosis to Remission: A Poetry Collection

“Life is worth every test”
Ruth Anne Garcia, Bleeding Orchid From Diagnosis to Remission: A Poetry Collection

“Delight in your fight and embrace your fear.”
Ruth Anne Garcia, Bleeding Orchid From Diagnosis to Remission: A Poetry Collection

“... knowing life is full of shit, and shitty people, but hoping if you keep that in mind, it doesn't hurt as bad when you're right about it all.”
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“A determined man could build one hell of a blaze from one good spark.”
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