Debra A. Kemp

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Debra A. Kemp

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Ever since seeing the movie Camelot in the mid-70s, Debra A. Kemp wanted to write her own version of the Arthurian legends. She could hardly disobey when King Arthur himself commanded: "Don't let it be forgot…" The idea of her main character was conceived that very night. She just wished she could remember the specific date of that important moment in her life. But what started as an innocent evening at the cinema turned into Debra's obsession. She read everything she could find on the topic, slowly building her now-extensive Arthurian library and quirky collection of artwork, movies, toys and figurines.

Before Debra took up her fountain pen to write however, she earned a nursing degree from Indiana University, married and raised two childr
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FIREBRAND: THE MOVIE - behind the scenes thoughts

I came across a negative review of FIREBRAND yesterday, written a few years ago. It doesn't bother me that it's negative. What's interesting is that I discovered it now while I'm in the midst of adapting FIREBRAND to script format, so my mind is focused on the story that I wrote. The reviewer wrote that she was turned off by all the violence, especially Lin's whippings. She gave up after #2, sayin Read more of this blog post »
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The Firebrand (House Of Pen...

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Lorelei Orion Hi, Debra. Thanks for the friendship!


message 6: by Kelly

Kelly Moran Grats on the Finalist. Mine was, too. Exciting!
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Shadonna Thanks for the add. Have a great weekend!




Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads! Great book cover!


Hywela Thanks so much for the invite Debra. I still haven't read The House of Pendragon, I have so many books to read and am still editing - and trying to write the next two - but your invite reminded me and I've put it down as next to be read. I am so looking forward to it.

Lyn


Abbeville Press Hi, Debra, and thanks for the add!
We do hope you check back with us for updates on our book, our site, and our exciting new online media.


message 1: by Katy (last edited Mar 17, 2008 12:05PM)

Katy well, i saw that you have a ton of friends and no comments adn this spot just looked lonley. now you have one!

and thanx for the friend request!


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