About
Zoey Chase
My Story
From my very first publication in the 5th grade (thank God for elementary school librarians!) to earning my MFA in creative writing from Carlow University in my 30s, writing has been the predominant obsession of my life and is the thing that keeps me sane. It’s what God made me to do. Of course, this also means I’m a major book nerd. Last count, my home library contained more than 800 books. I read widely but am usually most drawn to things with elements of fantasy and sci-fi.
I am the quintessential cat and coffee lover. On most days, both are by my side, warm and comforting. I am blessed to have an amazingly supportive and loving husband who also loves to read, works in the medical field, and is rather good at both saving lives (really) and helping me kill people (not really). We came together with one daughter each and blended our single-parent lives into one, then added two more daughters of our own. Our kids love to help me name people and pets in my books. You can usually find us hiking, fishing, or camping when we’re not at church, the karate studio, or watching baking shows. We all adore the beach and the outdoors. I’m also a runner, crafter, gamer, and thrift-store shopper. I spend most Saturdays DIYing some project or part of our house.
I’ve published multiple short stories in multiple genres, including fantasy and sci-fi and a few non-fiction pieces in Chicken Soup for the Soul books. I’m known as Denise Murphy in the real world, was previously known as Denise Drespling, and I currently write cozy mysteries under the name Zoey Chase.
Zoey Chase
publication history
In elementary school, I had two stories published in my school's library. What? What do you mean that doesn't count? I illustrated them myself and everything! (Hey, other kids did actually check them out and read them!) Okay, okay. Here are my actual grown-up publishing accomplishments and projects:
"Whole Lawn of Love"
Cedar Fish Campground Series, Book 2.5
A Flock of an Alibi Anthology
Written by: Zoey Chase
Published by: Aconite Cafe
SHORT STORY: COZY MYSTERY
One Body Short of a Picnic
Cedar Fish Campground Series, Book 3
Written by: Zoey Chase
Published by: Pages That Move
NOVEL: COZY MYSTERY
Breath of Deadly Air
Cedar Fish Campground Series, Book 2
Written by: Zoey Chase
Published by: Pages That Move
NOVELLA: COZY MYSTERY
"Fishy Beginnings"
Cedar Fish Campground Series, Book 1.5
Written by: Zoey Chase
Published by: Pages That Move
SHORT STORY: COZY MYSTERY
Between a Rock and a Deadly Place
Cedar Fish Campground Series, Book 1
Written by: Zoey Chase
Published by: Pages That Move
NOVELLA: COZY MYSTERY
"Simple Fix"
The Dragon's Rocketship Presents: Hex Support
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: The Dragon's Rocketship Press
SHORT STORY: FANTASY
"Memory Hunt"
The Griffin, Fall 2015
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Gwynedd Mercy University
SHORT STORY: GENERAL FICTION
"A Small Inconvenience"
Shortlisted, Fish Flash Fiction Prize
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Fish Publishing
FLASH FICTION: GENERAL FICTION
"The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars"
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks to My Mom
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
SHORT STORY: MEMOIR
"Super"
The Dragon's Rocketship Presents: Winter Wishes
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: The Dragon's Rocketship Press
SHORT STORY: FANTASY
COVER DESIGNER
"Where Happiness Dies"
The Dragon's Rocketship Presents: The Scribe's Journal
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: The Dragon's Rocketship Press
SHORT STORY: FANTASY
INTERIOR BOOK DESIGNER
"10 Items or Less"
Bad Actors: Writers With Microphones
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Bad Actors Audio Literary Magazine
SHORT STORY: GENERAL FICTION (VIDEO RECORDING)
"Reflections"
Tales of Mystery, Suspense & Terror Anthology
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Chuffed Buff Books (Now Defunct)
SHORT STORY: FANTASY HORROR
"Protector Arise"
Honorable Mention, 24-Hour Short Story Contest, Spring 2014
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Writer's Weekly
SHORT STORY: FOLKTALE
"10 Items or Less"
10: Carlow’s MFA Anniversary Anthology
Written by: Denise Drespling
Published by: Carlow Press
SHORT STORY: GENERAL FICTION