Author Archives: Richard Murray

About Richard Murray

I've been interested in astrophotography for some time now and more recently began writing science fiction. Half a million words plus later, I continue to write every day. I share some of the things I learned along the way as well as some of my writing, plus an occasional astrophoto I’ve taken just for fun on my blog site Fictional Astronomer at www.rmurrr.com .

The Happy Prince (App-Jacker Chronicles Episode 1)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Richard Murray

I just got a new cover which I think is much better than what I managed to come up with using the Amazon cover creator software. Let me know what you think. The Happy Prince is a SciFi short story … Continue reading →

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IC1805 Heart Nebula in Narrowband

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Richard Murray

Second version with less stars. ©2008 Richard Murray Click on image for 80% size. Zoomed in to image center. ©2008 Richard Murray ©2008 Richard Murray Full Size Image Notes: This was an imaging run that took three nights to complete … Continue reading →

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The Martian by Andy Weir

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Richard Murray

I just finished listening to the audible version of The Martian by Andy Weir narrated by R.C Bray. I don’t know how this would read but I have to say this is the best audio hard SF book I have … Continue reading →

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The A List

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Richard Murray

Part of Stephen King’s instructions for fledgling writers is to read and read voraciously because “reading is the creative center of a writer’s life.” He instructs you to read some books outside of your chosen genre as well. But if … Continue reading →

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Dream Writing

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Richard Murray

Artist Dreaming Dream your dream of art Dreams with passion to create Never waking from its light Lift your head Never lay it down Create your dreams Paint it, live it, embrace it Dream what you are Dream it true … Continue reading →

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Review of Write, Publish, Repeat

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Richard Murray

You may be familiar with the Self-Publishing Podcast – hosted by Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt, and David Wright – which has featured a wide variety of people doing unique and interesting things in the world of self-publishing. These podcasters have taken … Continue reading →

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Ray Bradbury

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Richard Murray

Sorry the other link was broken. Here’s the new one. If you’re as aspiring writer, watch this. You can thank me later.

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Humans Are Stupid

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Richard Murray

It’s difficult for me to conceptualize what an alien might look like because they could travel along a completely different evolutionary path. That’s probably why I’ve avoided writing any stories that include aliens. Here are two creatures on our own planet … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot War, The Review

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Richard Murray

I should qualify my review with the fact that I am not a horror buff but do occasionally read horror and SF Horror by major authors. Bigfoot War: A man returns from the Iraq war with the single minded purpose of seeking … Continue reading →

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Horror SF And The Squatchie Apocalypse

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Richard Murray

 He’s large and hairy, stinks real bad and looks kinda humanoid in a fluffy shagged up sort of way. He lurks around the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada but can pop up pretty much anyplace else if you … Continue reading →

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