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Lou Kemp

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Although originally from California, Lou resides in the Pacific Northwest with family and a herd of cats who like to block her computer screen whenever possible. Before turning to writing full time, she was an engineer and project manager. When not writing, Lou quilts for charity and edits on a pro-bono basis for other authors.

Early work was horror and suspense, later work morphed into a combination of magical realism, mystery and adventure, all painted with a horrific element as needed.

She is one of those writers who doesn’t plan ahead, no outlines, no clue, and sometimes writes herself into a corner. Atmospheric music in the background helps entice the moodier muse that must be present. Listening to Black, by Pearl Jam, really helps.

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On Saturday 6-24-23, A. K. Ramirez and I will be signing books at the local Barnes and Noble from 2-4 p.m. Address, 1530 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia WA. Stop by and meet the authors!

Lou Kemp
The Celwyn series, including The Violins Played before Junstan, books 2, 3, and the newly released companion book Sea of the Vanities.

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