AUTHOR OF THRILLER AND SUSPENSE STORIES ABOUT FINDING STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF DANGER

I’m drawn to stories about people, especially women and girls, who develop the mental toughness to make morally complicated decisions in the face of threat.

I’ve been known to explore a dystopian near-future where my protagonist learns to draw on reserves of strength she didn’t know she had. A dash of magical realism is always fascinating, too.

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At the heart of this publication are the commonalities we share as we start down a sometimes daunting new path.

Julie Murdock: Character Arc explores the challenges and humor of shaping a new twist in your life story at midlife and beyond. I have one foot in corporate America and the other in fiction writing. But the commonalities we all share as we pursue our passions at this point in our lives, whether your interest is in writing or something else, are at the heart of this publication.

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  • "The story masterfully builds tension with a gripping moral dilemma, highlighting the protagonist's unthinkable sacrifice."

    — Judge’s feedback, Sacrifice (horror)

  • "I became lost inside the story and characters and developed real emotion for [protagonist] Star's situation."

    — Judge’s feedback, Hot and Cold (romance)

  • "With an array of unique and untrustworthy characters, the mystery was complex and engrossing. The secret deal was a fantastic plot twist."

    — Judge’s feedback, Beach Fever (mystery)

Julie Murdock, author and writer

I’m Julie Murdock

I pack my writing with escalating tension, perilous situations, and protagonists who face risky decisions.

If you love complex characters, vivid imagery, and fascinating plots that keep on twisting, we should get to know one another.