Author: Josh Murray

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Josh Murray

Josh Murray is an AgTech customer success rep from 8 to 5, and an aspiring author, always. His work is best described as supernatural mystery and dark fantasy. He lives in Des Moines with his best friend, who happens to also be his wife. When not writing, he loves reading, table-rop RPG’s, playing guitar, collecting records, and an increasingly obscure collection of board games.

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A Skeptic’s Plug for Virtual Gaming During Quarantine

Posted by Josh Murray | Apr 22, 2020 | Editorials |

Like all of you, my normal routine has...

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