Category Archives: Writing Science Fiction

Troubled Times

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Richard Murray

My new time travel tale “Troubled Times” was accepted for publication in the latest issue of Bewildering Stories. This is the caption they used- Richard Murray has a warning about time travel: “Time machines are impossibly complex to build and use. … 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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The Collaborative Novel

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Richard Murray

Have you ever thought about collaborating on a novel with another writer? I’m working on a novel off and on with my wife and believe it or not we’re still speaking to each other. She supplied me with the initial … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Call

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Richard Murray

Here’s a first draft excerpt I wrote this morning from my Novel in progress ‘Freeman’s Ocean’ which is pertinent for today and contains a little future history as well: A few generations back Stephen Hawking had staunchly ranted about how the … Continue reading →

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