Julie Murphree

Julie A Murphree is an author of southern mysteries and suspense as well as nonfiction about the simple life. Whether she's writing about a fictional Louisiana village with entirely too many secrets or the rewards and realities of living more simply, her books are rooted in home, community, and the stories found in everyday life.

Her fiction includes The Strangers southern suspense trilogy and the O'Shea Emporium Mysteries, set in the fictional Louisiana village of Whistle Creek. Her Simple Life books explore everything from faith and contentment to cooking, homemaking, and the practical—and sometimes messy—side of choosing a simpler way to live.

Julie lives on a small Louisiana farm, where stories compete for attention with gardens, animals, sweet tea, and whatever happens to need fixing that day.