Mary Murphy’s creative fire is billowed by both a literary and musical wind. She moves comfortably between genres and generations, engaging adults and children alike — from crime thrillers and clan secrets to faerie lands and flower farms. Rooted in her Irish-born soul, her music grows from tradition while extending into the wider folk landscape.
Exploring her multi-layered creative world may inspire you to chase your own dreams—or perhaps to take a nap!
New book coming May 2026! Watch for ebook pre-sales starting in March.
“A superbly plotted, character-led drama which will keep you
riveted till the very last page. Perfect for fans of crime novels.”
~ The Wishing Shelf
Explore books for adults and children.
Speaking Of...
A genre-spanning anthology of short and long fiction — from intimate emotional dramas to imaginative tales, graveyard quarrels, and moments of light and dark humour, unfolding across countries and cultures.
The Emerald Diaries
Mad matriarchs or powerful women of purpose? A sweeping family saga of inheritance, belonging, and the enduring presence of women who refuse to disappear from their own stories.
Away with the Fairies
Fun and frolic with the fairy folk, the wee folk, in this four-book series. Forest friends and mouse weddings, moral dilemmas and expansive vocabulary for little ones. Includes audio of the book and songs via QR code.
Sweet Peas and Bees
Come meander with Juniper and her new bumblebee friend as they wander the rows of flowers at a flower farm. Includes audio of the book and songs via QR code.
Here I am, happily wandering the roads on Inis Oírr, the smallest of the three Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Inis Oírr and Inis Bofin (further north) are two of my favourite places to set my feet. My soul sings thinking about them.
Review from Whistler Book Awards. “Author Mary Murphy is a very talented story teller. Her anthology was engaging, thought-provoking and delightful to read. Congratulations for being one of three finalists for the 2024 International Book Awards – this writer is deserving of many more.
I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to review ‘Speaking Of’, this said from a staunch TIF (tea-in-first) book reviewer, and I look forward to reading more of this Murphy’s work.” – Whistler Independent Book Awards, Fiction evaluation
Stories and songs begin in much the same way— as a spark of thought that ignites into the fire of becoming. Thank you for believing in my ability to bring them all to life.
My beautiful and talented daughter, Fiona, who does all the art for my children’s books. Here we both are, at her U-Pick flower farm, run by herself and her partner Cameron.
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