Wayne L Murphy

Biography

Wayne L Murphy was born in Mt. Kisco, NY. He grew up in Dutchess County and now lives in Catskill, NY. Wayne has written two novels, a novella, and countless short stories, poems, and articles. Wayne played soccer for 28 years, and has coached several boys and girls' teams. He is also a fan of NY sports teams. Wayne earned his Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Wayne has owned his own business twice in the past. In his spare time he likes to work around his house, play video games, ride his motorcycle, and travel. He also enjoys movies and live music. One of his favorite places to visit is the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Some of his favorite authors include Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, John Grisham, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Dr. Seuss. Wayne enjoys a simple, peaceful, and positive life. He has one brother, one sister, and two wonderful nieces.
"I have been writing since about age 13, it has always been a personal pleasure of mine. Trying to get my first book published has been a big step for me. I have always enjoyed writing, whether it is a poem, a song, or a short story. I am eager to share my work and I hope that people enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it."

Series

Books

Toy Garden 4
Series: TGFF Horror Collection, Book 4. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 14,670. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction
This is the fourth installment in the Toy Garden series. Margaret can be very mischievous, especially around the holidays.
Bug
Price: Free! Words: 820. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction
(3.00 from 1 review)
A quick little tale about a creepy, crawly, little bug. Flash fiction tale about bugs. Creepy, crawly, infesting bugs.
Toy Garden Flash Fiction Trilogy
Series: TGFF Horror Collection, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,860. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction, Fiction » Horror » General
Margaret is a little girl with a twisted mind. Come see what she has been up to lately. Toy Garden Flash Fiction Trilogy contains an additional story that picks up where the first two stories ended. It also includes new inserts, and excerpts from Margaret's diary. She has even written a Christmas poem for the end of the book. Just a little something to warm the heart, at this time of year.
Simple Simon
Series: TGFF Horror Collection, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,260. Language: English. Originally Published: September 21, 2013 by Wayne L Murphy. Categories: Fiction » Horror
The second book in a collection of flash fiction horror. The first book, Toy Garden, can also be found on Smashwords. A fun and twisted tale.
Toy Garden
Series: TGFF Horror Collection, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 900. Language: English. Published: August 27, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
(3.80 from 5 reviews)
Margaret isn't very good at growing vegetables in her garden, so instead she plants her old broken toys in there. Read about sweet little Margaret and her Toy Garden, and discover what surprises await in it. It may shock you.

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