CJ Murphy
Desert Palm Press Desert Palm Press

CJ Murphy

I began to create lesbian fiction after my wife suggested I write her a story as a personalized gift. I was privileged to be mentored by another published author who helped turn a raw manuscript, into an actual novel. Upon completion, she encouraged me to submit to Desert Palm Press. DPP offered me a contract for my first novel, 'frame by frame' in 2017. My second novel, The Bucket List, was published in late 2018. I credit my storytelling ability to being an avid reader and having an adventure-filled occupation for twenty-five years as a career firefighter.

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