Lee Murray
@leemurraywriter.bsky.social
ONZM. USA Today bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Shirley Jackson, and New Zealand Prime Minister's Award winner. Monster lover from Aotearoa. Represented by Becky LeJeune at Bond Literary.
This little book that could. So thrilled to see FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD nominated for the Australian Shadows Awards in Poetry. Congrats to all my colleagues who appear on the shortlist, and especially poets Monica Carroll, Geneve Flynn, Deborah Sheldon, Eugen Bacon, and Pauline Yates.
April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This little book that could. So thrilled to see FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD nominated for the Australian Shadows Awards in Poetry. Congrats to all my colleagues who appear on the shortlist, and especially poets Monica Carroll, Geneve Flynn, Deborah Sheldon, Eugen Bacon, and Pauline Yates.
Achievement unlocked!
Not only did I get a story in the latest volume (17) of Ellen Datlow's fabulous Best Horror of the Year, I MADE THE COVER! Art by Asya Yordanova.
Not only did I get a story in the latest volume (17) of Ellen Datlow's fabulous Best Horror of the Year, I MADE THE COVER! Art by Asya Yordanova.
April 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Achievement unlocked!
Not only did I get a story in the latest volume (17) of Ellen Datlow's fabulous Best Horror of the Year, I MADE THE COVER! Art by Asya Yordanova.
Not only did I get a story in the latest volume (17) of Ellen Datlow's fabulous Best Horror of the Year, I MADE THE COVER! Art by Asya Yordanova.
My Taine McKenna novella Into the Clouded Sky released today by my lovely friends at Squabbling Sparrows Press. You can pick up your copy here.
books2read.com/intothecloud...
books2read.com/intothecloud...
February 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My Taine McKenna novella Into the Clouded Sky released today by my lovely friends at Squabbling Sparrows Press. You can pick up your copy here.
books2read.com/intothecloud...
books2read.com/intothecloud...
HWA voting members, in accordance etc, I'm offering digital copies of FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD for consideration in the poetry category. Please check out the forthcoming HWA iMailer, DM me, or email leekiwi [at] gmail if you'd like to receive a copy.
January 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
HWA voting members, in accordance etc, I'm offering digital copies of FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD for consideration in the poetry category. Please check out the forthcoming HWA iMailer, DM me, or email leekiwi [at] gmail if you'd like to receive a copy.
Absolutely thrilled to see FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD on the Bram Stoker Preliminary Ballot alongside all these lovely friends.
January 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Absolutely thrilled to see FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD on the Bram Stoker Preliminary Ballot alongside all these lovely friends.
Yesterday I celebrated 35 years married to the best man I know. Here's to another 35 @davekiwi.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yesterday I celebrated 35 years married to the best man I know. Here's to another 35 @davekiwi.bsky.social
Just a few hours remaining before Bram Stoker recommendations close for the year. Any HWA members who'd like to receive last-minute copies of feature film script Grafted, or prose-poetry collection, Fox Spirit on a Distant Cloud, please drop me a DM.
January 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Just a few hours remaining before Bram Stoker recommendations close for the year. Any HWA members who'd like to receive last-minute copies of feature film script Grafted, or prose-poetry collection, Fox Spirit on a Distant Cloud, please drop me a DM.
If you have a writer in your life, GIFT them a subscription to one of these virtual courses + support networks. They'll love you for it!
The Storied Imaginarium: thestoriedimaginarium.com
Litopia Community: colony.litopia.com
Beginners Guide to Writing: www.beginnersguidewritingworkshops.com
The Storied Imaginarium: thestoriedimaginarium.com
Litopia Community: colony.litopia.com
Beginners Guide to Writing: www.beginnersguidewritingworkshops.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:51 PM
If you have a writer in your life, GIFT them a subscription to one of these virtual courses + support networks. They'll love you for it!
The Storied Imaginarium: thestoriedimaginarium.com
Litopia Community: colony.litopia.com
Beginners Guide to Writing: www.beginnersguidewritingworkshops.com
The Storied Imaginarium: thestoriedimaginarium.com
Litopia Community: colony.litopia.com
Beginners Guide to Writing: www.beginnersguidewritingworkshops.com
This Taine Mckenna short available again from you favourite bookstore.
books2read.com/intothedarkn...
books2read.com/intothedarkn...
November 30, 2024 at 8:49 PM
This Taine Mckenna short available again from you favourite bookstore.
books2read.com/intothedarkn...
books2read.com/intothedarkn...
A short tragedy in pictures. With @davekiwi.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 7:30 AM
A short tragedy in pictures. With @davekiwi.bsky.social
Any HWA peeps who'd like to receive digital copies of GRAFTED (screenplay) or FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD for award consideration, please DM me or message me at leekiwi [at] gmail.
November 14, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Any HWA peeps who'd like to receive digital copies of GRAFTED (screenplay) or FOX SPIRIT ON A DISTANT CLOUD for award consideration, please DM me or message me at leekiwi [at] gmail.
Fabulous book mail from Flame Tree Press in their new and classic tales series. Includes a story by me.
November 14, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Fabulous book mail from Flame Tree Press in their new and classic tales series. Includes a story by me.
No official pics yet, but I had an absolutely fantastic time at the Third Culture Film Festival feature-feature of GRAFTED, co-written by me, here in Tauranga last night. Thanks to all the folks who came out to watch and support.
November 12, 2024 at 7:12 PM
No official pics yet, but I had an absolutely fantastic time at the Third Culture Film Festival feature-feature of GRAFTED, co-written by me, here in Tauranga last night. Thanks to all the folks who came out to watch and support.
Who's joining me at WriteFest? I'll be teaching plotting and horror, and just look at the other sessions on offer....
Auckland, 21 July
aucklandwritefest2024.eventbrite.co.nz
Auckland, 21 July
aucklandwritefest2024.eventbrite.co.nz
July 1, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Who's joining me at WriteFest? I'll be teaching plotting and horror, and just look at the other sessions on offer....
Auckland, 21 July
aucklandwritefest2024.eventbrite.co.nz
Auckland, 21 July
aucklandwritefest2024.eventbrite.co.nz
Thrilled to make the Australian Shadows finals in non-fiction alongside my unquiet Sister, Grace Chan. @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
March 29, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Thrilled to make the Australian Shadows finals in non-fiction alongside my unquiet Sister, Grace Chan. @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Thrilled to make the Australian Shadows finals (non-fiction and collected work) alongside many talented friends.
Congrats to @timjonesbooks.bsky.social and @nikkylee.bsky.social, finalists for poetry & short fiction resp.
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Congrats to @timjonesbooks.bsky.social and @nikkylee.bsky.social, finalists for poetry & short fiction resp.
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
March 29, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Thrilled to make the Australian Shadows finals (non-fiction and collected work) alongside many talented friends.
Congrats to @timjonesbooks.bsky.social and @nikkylee.bsky.social, finalists for poetry & short fiction resp.
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Congrats to @timjonesbooks.bsky.social and @nikkylee.bsky.social, finalists for poetry & short fiction resp.
Full list of finalists here: australasianhorror.com/australian-s...
Woot! Fabulous, fabulous book mail from Douglas A Van Belle, author of mind-bending Venusian space adventure, A World Adrift (Wordfire). Kiwi peeps, there is a special signed edition just for us. Your summer reading sorted. @dougvanbelle.bsky.social
November 22, 2023 at 7:12 PM
Woot! Fabulous, fabulous book mail from Douglas A Van Belle, author of mind-bending Venusian space adventure, A World Adrift (Wordfire). Kiwi peeps, there is a special signed edition just for us. Your summer reading sorted. @dougvanbelle.bsky.social
UNDER HER EYE, a charity collection of horror poetry edited by Lindy Ryan and me, including work from 114 of horror's best poets, in support of the Pixel Project (fighting violence against women). Please grab, gift, or Goodreads, and help a good cause.
www.amazon.com/Under-Her-Ey...
www.amazon.com/Under-Her-Ey...
November 7, 2023 at 9:13 PM
UNDER HER EYE, a charity collection of horror poetry edited by Lindy Ryan and me, including work from 114 of horror's best poets, in support of the Pixel Project (fighting violence against women). Please grab, gift, or Goodreads, and help a good cause.
www.amazon.com/Under-Her-Ey...
www.amazon.com/Under-Her-Ey...
Any HWA members out there who would like to receive a digital a copy of UNQUIET SPIRITS for award consideration? I'd love to hear from you. leekiwi [at] gmail.
October 30, 2023 at 8:28 PM
Any HWA members out there who would like to receive a digital a copy of UNQUIET SPIRITS for award consideration? I'd love to hear from you. leekiwi [at] gmail.
Last night’s whimsy.
October 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Last night’s whimsy.
This beautiful book of poems on motherhood from Stephanie Wytovich launches today from boutique horror house Raw Dog Screaming Press. You know you want it! rawdogscreaming.com/books/on-the...
October 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM
This beautiful book of poems on motherhood from Stephanie Wytovich launches today from boutique horror house Raw Dog Screaming Press. You know you want it! rawdogscreaming.com/books/on-the...
Remains to be Told copies in the house! Kiwi horror.
October 4, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Remains to be Told copies in the house! Kiwi horror.