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Debra Purdy Kong

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January 02

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I've been writing and publishing mystery novels, short stories, personal essays, and articles for over 30 years.

Both books in my Alex Bellamy series, TAXED TO DEATH (now out of print) and FATAL ENCRYPTION center around white-collar crime and take place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

My newer series features transit security cop, Casey Holland. THE OPPOSITE OF DARK was originally released in 2011, followed by DEADLY ACCUSATIONS, BENEATH THE BLEAK NEW MOON, THE DEEP END, KNOCK KNOCK, and most recently THE BLADE MAN.

I've also published two humorous novellas, DEAD MAN FLOATING and A TOXIC CRAFT featuring campus security guard Evan Dunstan. They're currently out of print as well, but I hope to re-release them in the near future.

I've worked in re
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What I’ve Been Up To and a Health Update

Hi everyone, and Happy Easter weekend to those who celebrate. We’re enjoying a quiet holiday weekend, although not everyone here in Canada gets today (Monday) off from work. Yesterday, we enjoyed a lovely family dinner at my daughter’s and son-in-law’s house. The granddaughters were delighted to take part in an Easter Egg hunt earlier that morning.

Now that the weather’s warming up, I’ve been walki

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The Opposite of Dark (Casey...

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Fatal Encryption

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Deadly Accusations (Casey H...

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Taxed to Death (1st in Alex...

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message 8: by Debra

Debra You're very welcome!


message 7: by Debra

Debra Rai wrote: "Congratulations on your new release, Deadly Accusations, Debra!

Wishing you continued great success! :)

~Rai"


Thanks, Rai. It's going to be an interesting couple of months with all of the promotion to do!


message 6: by Rai

Rai Congratulations on your new release, Deadly Accusations, Debra!

Wishing you continued great success! :)

~Rai


Penelope Marzec Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 4: by Debra

Debra Hi Christine, good to hear from you. In July, I donated ten books to the Books for Prisoners program. I'm going to send more to another program this fall. Thanks for this incredibly great organization. It's wonderful to be a part of it.

All the best,
Debra



Christine Hi Debra,just dropping by for a visit. http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
Don't forget to check out the SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ



message 2: by Debra

Debra Thanks, Christine, and I wish you a great week too!

Debra



message 1: by Debra

Debra Thank you for your kind comment about my website, Jeannie. I try to keep things friendly and simple, which about sums up my life :)

Hope to talk to you soon!



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