Ed A. Murray's Blog, page 13
March 22, 2017
More like “One of the Best”
There is a certain degree of mystery in every novel. What’s most impressive is when the plot surfaces, the reader gets a sense of the direction of the story, yet every page is as important as the next and you cannot seem to stop turning them. That’s what it’s like reading Daniel Magariel’s One of […]
March 20, 2017
The quest to write the Great American Novel
The elusive Great American Novel. You’ve heard the term. What does it mean to you? A masterful book by an American author? A story that tells a relatable tale to any American? A few months ago I read an article in the New York Times called “Why There’s No ‘Millennial’ Novel.” The main argument, it […]
March 18, 2017
Simple advice for aspiring writers
My advice for aspiring writers is simple: Keep at it. That old cliché rings true—practice makes perfect, like with anything in life. Well, maybe not perfect, but the best way to become a better writer is to continue writing. Seems straightforward, right? You’d be surprised how difficult this notion can be for some writers. I […]
March 17, 2017
Those Irish have a way with words
It’s not all whiskey and beer. The history of Ireland is both beautiful and heartbreaking. It makes you wish you … More
March 16, 2017
The significance of word count
Is it too long? Too short? Just right? Who’s to say? Maybe it’s the analytical side of me that takes … More
March 14, 2017
Merely an Illusion
MERELY AN ILLUSION is a short story from the collection IN A NORTHERN TOWN. On a summer night during … More
March 10, 2017
It’s Time to Thank Coach John Beilein
Thank goodness for John Beilein. The Michigan basketball team was rolling. They had their ups and downs throughout the season, … More
March 7, 2017
An argument for the Great Lakes
Stay away from religion and politics, right? I try, especially for the heavy issues. But here’s a case that seems … More
March 4, 2017
The craft of the short story
This past Tuesday I released my third book, a collection of short stories called In a Northern Town. It seems my … More
March 2, 2017
Do big words yield big emotions?
Even the biggest personalities in the world sometimes find themselves in the middle of a feud. Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron … More
