C. E. Murphy
C. E. Murphy (born June 1, 1973) is an American-born author, based in Ireland, who writes in the fantasy and romance genres. She is the author of the Walker Papers series, The Negotiator Trilogy, and the Inheritor's Cycle as well as The Strongbox Chronicles (written under a pseudonym). She has also written the graphic novel Take a Chance.
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Born | Kenai, Alaska | June 1, 1973
Pen name | Cate Dermody |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American, Irish |
Genre | Science fiction, fantasy |
Website | |
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Biography
C. E. Murphy is an Alaskan-born[1] writer of fantasy novels, short stories and comic books. She has also written a romance novel trilogy under the pseudonym Cate Dermody, which was her grandmother's maiden name.[2][3]
She became an Irish citizen by grandparental descent in 2001,[4] moved to Ireland in 2005,[5] and as of 2020, continued to live there.
Along with writing, she has worked at various points as a library volunteer, archival assistant, cannery worker, and web designer. However writing is her primary hobby.[6]
Bibliography
As of 2021, the author's works, grouped by series, include:[7]
The Walker Papers
- Urban Shaman (2005)
- Magic Hath an Element (first part of Urban Shaman from an alternate viewpoint)
- Banshee Cries in the Winter Moon anthology (2009) with Mercedes Lackey and Tanith Lee
- Thunderbird Falls (2006)
- Coyote Dreams (2007)
- Rabbit Tricks (2009, online)
- Walking Dead (2009)
- Demon Hunts (2010)
- Spirit Dances (2011)
- Forgotten But By a Few (short story)
- Easy Pickings (December 2011) (novella, co-author with Faith Hunter)
- Raven Calls (2012)
- No Dominion (April 2012) (novella)[8]
- Mountain Echoes (January 2013)
- Shaman Rises (July 2014, final book in the series)[9]
- Spite House (July 26, 2016) (short story, co-author with Kat Richardson)
- Rabbit Tricks (short story)
- Five Card Draw (2013, ) (short story)
Other Tales
- Year of Miracles (short story collection)
- Baba Yaga's Daughter & Other Tales of the Old Races (2012)
- Kiss of Angels (collection)
- Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight (novella)
- Year of Miracles (novella)
- From Russia, With Love in the Fantasy Medley anthology (2009) with Kelley Armstrong, Kate Elliott, Robin Hobb, and Yanni Kuznia
- Perchance to Dream in the Dragon's Lure anthology (2010) with Danielle Ackley-McPhail
The Worldwalker Duology
- Truthseeker (2010)
- Wayfinder (2011)
The Austen Chronicles
- Magic & Manners,a retelling of [Pride and Prejudice] in a fantasy setting; "It is a truth universally accepted that well-bred members of Society are not beleaguered with magic," but every one of Mrs. Dover's five daughters has a magic talent, some stronger than others
The Inheritors' Cycle
- The Queen's Bastard (2008)
- The Pretender's Crown (2009)
The Strongbox Chronicles
written as Cate Dermody
- The Cardinal Rule (2005)
- The Firebird Deception (2006)
- The Phoenix Law (2006)
The Heartstrike Chronicles
- "Atlantis Fallen" (2016)
The Lovelorn Chronicles
- Bewitching Benedict
Other works
Novels
- Coming to America[10]
- Stone's Throe
- Roses in Amber
Short Stories
- Cairn Dancer in The Phantom Queen Awakes anthology (2010) with Anya Bast, Elaine Cunningham, and Katharine Kerr
- Blended in the Running with the Pack anthology (2010) with Laura Anne Gilman and Carrie Vaughn
- Them Shoes
Comics
- Take a Chance (2009) a 5 issue comic series for Dabel Brothers with Ardian Syaf (as the artist).[11], with an Issue #0, Previously on Take a Chance added
References
- "Random House Author Spotlight". Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- "An Interview with C. E. Murphy". Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- "Fantastic Fiction: C. E. Murphy". Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- Murphy, C. E. (August 22, 2003). "Failed!". Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- Murphy, C. E. (December 1, 2015). "Ten years in Ireland". Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- "Biography". Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- "CE Murphy (home page)". CE Murphy. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- "C. E. Murphy - No Dominion (Walker Papers)". Mizkit. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- https://www.facebook.com/cemurphywriter
- "New books". CE Murphy. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- "Preview: C.E. Murphy's Take a Chance #1". www.geeksofdoom.com. December 17, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
External links
- Official website (author listing at )
- Book covers and reviews at Fantasy Literature.net
- Magical Words – Writing blog of Faith Hunter, C.E. Murphy, David B. Coe, and Misty Massey
- C. E. Murphy at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database