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Julie Murphy

(b.1985)

Julie lives in North Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cat who tolerates her. When she's not writing or trying to catch stray cats, she works at an academic library. Side Effects May Vary is Julie's debut novel.

Genres: Young Adult Romance, Romance, Children's Fiction

New and upcoming books

January 2026

The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl
(Academic Affairs, book 1)

May 2026

Student Union
(Undergrads, book 1)

June 2026

13 Little Love Stories

June 2026

Catty Corner Hits the Road
(Catty Corner)

July 2026

Vera Stein Is Fine

October 2026

Snow This is Love

December 2026

All-Nighter
(Undergrads, book 2)

2027

History of a Heartbreaker
(Academic Affairs, book 2)

January 2027

Talk Dirty to Me

Series

Dumplin'
   1. Dumplin' (2015)
   2. Puddin' (2018)
   3. Pumpkin (2021)

Faith
1. Taking Flight (2020)
2. Greater Heights (2021)

Christmas Notch (with Sierra Simone)
   1. A Merry Little Meet Cute (2022)
   Snow Place Like LA (2023)
   2. A Holly Jolly Ever After (2023)
   Seas and Greetings (2024)
   3. A Jingle Bell Mingle (2024)

Camp Sylvania
Camp Sylvania (2023)
Moon Madness (2024) (with Crystal Maldonado)

Catty Corner
   Lands on Her Feet (2025)
   Pounces into Action (2025)
   Catty Corner Hits the Road (2026)

Academic Affairs (with Sierra Simone)
1. The Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl (2026)
2. History of a Heartbreaker (2027)

Undergrads
1. Student Union (2026)
2. All-Nighter (2026)

Novels

   Side Effects May Vary (2014)
   Ramona Blue (2017)
   Dear Sweet Pea (2019)
   Let Them Stare (2025) (with Jonathan Van Ness)
   Vera Stein Is Fine (2026)

Collections

   Meet Cute (2018) (with others)
   13 Little Love Stories (2026) (with others)
   Snow This is Love (2026) (with others)
   Talk Dirty to Me (2027) (with Sierra Simone)

Series contributed to

Meant to Be
1. If the Shoe Fits (2021)

Picture Books show

Books containing stories by Julie Murphy

Mermaids Never Drown (2023)
(Untold Legends, book 2)
edited by
Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C Parker

Serendipity (2022)
edited by
Marissa Meyer

Vampires Never Get Old (2020)
(Untold Legends, book 1)
edited by
Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C Parker

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Julie Murphy recommends

Slow Burn (2026)
Bethany Rutter
"Bethany Rutter delivers on big feels and big swoons! I raced through every page!"

Flopping in a Winter Wonderland (2024)
Jason June
"Flopping in a Winter Wonderland is an instant holiday classic. A very merry delight that is sure to get you in the spirit!"

Not Another Love Song (2024)
Julie Soto
"Not Another Love Song is an immediate five star read. This book will vibrate in your bones for days after you turn the last page. Julie Soto is quickly staking her claim as one of the greats in romance."

The Firefly Summer (2023)
Morgan Matson
"Morgan Matson's middle grade debut is brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery too! This is the kind of book you wish you could live in."

Small Town Pride (2022)
Phil Stamper
"Full of warmth, hope and joy, Phil Stamper's middle grade debut is an absolute celebration!"

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School (2022)
Sonora Reyes
"With off the charts heart and humor, The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School is an immediate favorite. Sonora's voice is one to watch!"

The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid (2022)
Matt Wallace
"A funny and heartfelt underdog tale that I couldn't put down!"

For All Time (2021)
Shanna Miles
"An unforgettable and artfully crafted romance right down to the very last page."

Love & Other Natural Disasters (2021)
Misa Sugiura
"Delightfully romantic and hugely refreshing! I loved every page!"

Every Body Shines (2021)
Cassandra Newbould
"A deeply validating and joyful collection! Every Body Shines is the kind of book I've been waiting to see on shelves my whole life."

Happily and Madly (2019)
Alexis Bass
"A bold debut that authentically captures the frenzy of love, lust, and senior year of high school!"

The Meaning of Birds (2019)
Jaye Robin Brown
"An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you."

Seafire (2018)
(Seafire Trilogy, book 1)
Natalie C Parker
"A gutsy tale of sisterhood, courage, and unshakeable trust. You don’t want to miss this book!"

Dread Nation (2018)
(Dread Nation, book 1)
Justina Ireland
"Tremendously original, subversive, sharp, and all around badass, Dread Nation is not your mother’s Civil War–era zombie story."

The Beauty That Remains (2018)
Ashley Woodfolk
"This books hurts so good. With three distinct narrators and lyrical prose, Ashley Woodfolk stakes her claim as a fresh new voice to follow in the world of young adult literature."

A Map for Wrecked Girls (2017)
Jessica Taylor
"A masterfully written tale of survival, sisters, and love."

The Names They Gave Us (2017)
Emery Lord
"This is more than a love story. When We Collided carefully yet effortlessly puts mental illness in conversation with the beauty and struggle of adolescence. It is a book I wish could have written, but am so much better for having read."

The Upside of Unrequited (2017)
Becky Albertalli
"I have such a crush on this book! Not only is this one a must read, but it's a must-reread."

Fans of the Impossible Life (2015)
Kate Scelsa
"I wish my high school self could read this book. Fans of the Impossible Life perfectly captures the complexity of love, sexuality, and the cost of secrets. Mira, Sebby, and Jeremy will stay with you long after you finish the last page."

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