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
Mary Murphy's published 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.
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.
