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Cynthia Murphy
@cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social
Your favourite thriller author’s favourite thriller author 💎
Thanks so much for having me on #UKTeenchat to talk about
#KeepYourFriendsClose @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social
I'll try to catch up on messages here for a while but I'm not usually here - you can find me and Loli over on Insta!
September 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Don't compare yourself to anyone else! It's so hard and I still do it sometimes, but comparison really can be the thief of joy. Write what you want, how you want.
And finish the bl**dy book!
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September 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
No! Sorry...
I am just finishing some edits and it is coming sooner than planned ... it's very, very weird but has been my favourite part of this year and an absolute joy to write.
I can't wait to share it, I just don 't know when that will be!
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September 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
No real rituals, but I have a lovely home office. This year we got a pergola for the garden, so I've spent many happy hours out there! My office is my favourite room though, it's hot pink and full of books, skulls and other weird objects. #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Holding a finished book and meeting readers is the BEST. I get very 'in my feelings' during drafting (I never seem to remember how to do it until it's written) and I do like editing, but sending it out into the world is so wonderful, even though it's terrifying too. #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Noooooooooo.
Too much regular socialising for me! And I'd probably forget to go and get kicked out anyway. Plus I'm TERRIBLE at keeping secrets. #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I love Chloe's arrival at Morton for second year. She knows everyone is screwing her over but she just plays along and has quite an unhinged inner monologue. There's a lot of awful people so it was very fun! #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Yes. I had to, because there are so many moving parts between this and the subplot in #WinLoseKillDie so I had to be faithful to that AND create a whole new idea. Do not recommend haha! #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Oh, yes. Yale have a 'secret' society called Skull and Bone that I looked into, also Old Josef is a reference to The Society of OddFellows. There's also a lot about class systems in there! #KeepYourFriendsClose #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Yes! Cults - the what/why/how of them. I find it fascinating how anything could be. cult - including the popular clique. Also #WinLoseKill Die had a lot to do with it, as I was exploring a backstory from that book. #UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It's set at Morton Academy from #WinLoseKillDie but it's 1999. Chloe, our MC, goes back to school and her role of Head Girl (and are boyfriend) are stolen by frenemie Nikhita Patel (aka Dr Patel from WLKD). Chloe quickly realises something murderous is afoot and that she's on the hitlist.#UKTeenchat
September 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hi everyone at #UKTeenchat! Thanks for having me Emma :)
Welcome one and all to tonight's #ukteenchat, featuring the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social Have your questions at the ready and give us a wave if you’re here 🙋‍♀️ Remember to use the # so your questions don't get missed 😀
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reposted by Cynthia Murphy
The fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social
will be joining me tonight - Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST for #ukteenchat. Cynthia will be chatting all about her dark academia YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join in the chat, held here on BlueSky 🙂
#writerslife #writingcommunity
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I’ll be here tomorrow night! Get your questions ready 💙 #ukteenchat
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Reposted by Cynthia Murphy
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Sept 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new #YA - Keep Your Friends Close. All welcome to come and join here on BlueSky 🙂
#KeepYourFriendsClose #writerslife #WritingCommunity
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hello Bluesky!
My new book is out this week and I just wanted to show you how pretty she is 💙 #KeepYourFriendsClose
September 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM