Catherine E. Murphy, writing primarily under the byline 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 novelTake a Chance.
She became an Irish citizen by grandparental descent in 2001,[6] moved to Ireland in 2005,[7] and as of 2020, continued to live there with her husband and son.
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.[8]
Bibliography
Although best known for her work in speculative fiction, Murphy has published in multiple genres, using several pen names for non-fantastic works, e.g., writing mysteries as Catie Murphy.[9]
As of 2021, the author's works, grouped by series,[10] include:[11]
The Walker Papers
Urban Shaman (2005)
Magic Hath an Element (first part of Urban Shaman from an alternate viewpoint)
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.
Take a Chance (2009) a 5 issue comic series for Dabel Brothers with Ardian Syaf (as the artist).,[16] with an Issue #0, Previously on Take a Chance added
References
^C. E. Murphy, Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
^"Books". Catie (CE) Murphy.Com. C E Murphy. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
^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. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
^"Biography". March 19, 2006. Archived from the original on July 24, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.