Barbara Lynn Murphy
You could say I'm a late bloomer
For an author, that is.
Writing has always been a hobby for me, but it wasn’t until the pandemic of 2020-2021 that I turned that hobby into a passion. My debut novel, Two Lives, One Heart is available now from Desert Palm Press and Bella Books. My second novel is called When It's True and was released on May 1, 2023.
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I focus my work on the authentic representation of the LGBTQ community. I draw from some life experiences, but more often than not, observations from the family, friends and community around me.
When It's True
Release date May 1, 2023
Happily married couple Beth and Kelly get a last-minute visitor for the holidays in the form of Beth’s womanizing ex-girlfriend Jackie, who boldly announces that she plans to walk away from this visit with more than just good memories.
When Kelly’s sister Paige arrives a day later, the sparks fly with Jackie. Kelly is determined to convince her sister that Jackie is not to be trusted. But Paige sees a different side of Jackie and puts her past heartache aside to give Jackie a chance.
Meanwhile, Beth and Kelly rely on the strength of their love to support each other through an unimaginable ordeal.
Two Lives, One Heart
Release date January 24, 2023
A tale of two generations. Trish, a straight teacher, falls hard for her new lesbian friend Josie. When she comes out to her disapproving mother, Trish learns that her grandmother, Anna, was in love with her best friend Mary at a time when this was taboo. The story bridges past and present as both Trish and Anna struggle to keep their family intact as they navigate their intense relationships.
