Mary Murphy is a touchstone to the ancient land of Ireland. Her authenticity takes first generation immigrants home again, gifts those with Irish roots a taste of inheritance, and ushers those who wish they were a wee bit Irish into an ephemeral union.
Her creative fire is billowed by both a literary and musical wind.
Mary Murphy's published books, for grown ups and children.
Speaking Of...
A collection of splendid stories to cosy up with.
The Emerald Diaries
Mad matriarchs or powerful women of purpose?
Away with the Fairies
Fun and frolic with the fairy folk, for the wee folk. NEWEST BOOK Released on 24th June. CLICK GREEN TITLE FOR SAMPLE!
Sweet Peas and Bees
A gently educational meander through the Flower Farm.
Away with the Fairies - Book Four
Now available on Amazon in both paperback and ebook.
TWO NEW AWARDS...PLUS...
The 2024 Page Turner International Book Awards has me winning two categories and being short-listed in a third. I’m over the moon with pride and gratitude 💖
The Wishing Shelf has me as a Finalist for my novel, The Emerald Diaries-Secrets of an Irish Clan and my anthology, Speaking Of. Also up for Best Book Cover for The Emerald Dairies- Secrets of an Irish Clan.
“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
It’s tricky, believe it or not, to find the words that adequately express my pride and joy over the recognition I have received this past year for the books and stories I’ve shared. Thank you for believing in me, for buying my books, for sharing them with friends and family. It truly means the world to me.
WINNER of Best in Genre and Prolific Author for the 2024 International Page Turner Awards.
Finalist for short stories, Malachí Speaks, This Black Earth Speaks, and Beatrice Speaks – all of which can be found in Speaking Of.
Finalist for three of my children’s books, all with audio, all illustrated with the beautiful art by my daughter, Fiona Van Housen: Sweet Peas and Bees, and Away with the Fairies – Books One and Two
Also a finalist for the Best Book Cover, for The Emerald Diaries.
