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Katy Krump

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Born
in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
August 21

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I was an English and Music teacher before almost losing my sense of humour (and mind) and after a number of children’s musicals I wrote were published, decided I needed to devote myself to writing. I became a full-time television scriptwriter for children, working on the award winning children’s programme Kideo, entered a nationwide scriptwriting competition and was selected to be on the writing team of Generations, a popular South African soap. I also worked as an advertising copywriter, wrote radio ads and jingles, industry specific educational textbooks and readers for illiterate and semi-literate adults, corporate video scripts, CD-ROM programmes for the Independent Electoral Commission before the first democratic elections in South Afr ...more

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Katy Krump So far I've not had a problem...but if I get stuck I go for a swim or walk to try looking at the problem from a different angle.…moreSo far I've not had a problem...but if I get stuck I go for a swim or walk to try looking at the problem from a different angle.(less)
Katy Krump It has to be Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy. They were the first romantic couple who really piqued my interest and the journey they took to get togeth…moreIt has to be Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy. They were the first romantic couple who really piqued my interest and the journey they took to get together was enthralling. It was their characters and the reality of their humanness that kept me hooked, and still does.(less)
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Forbidden (Blue Dust #1)

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Insurrection (Blue Dust #3)

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Interviews make me think

I love doing interviews and this one for thecrazymind.com was one that stayed with me for a long time. It really made me think hard about my writing and what motivates me. I seldom have time to actually consider my process....until someone asks me.

Here it is, hopefully someone will be inspired to pick up their own pen...keyboard? and get started on their own book.

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Published on March 19, 2016 11:52 Tags: apartheid, history, interview, south-africa, thriller, when-killers-cry
Forbidden Destiny Insurrection
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message 4: by Beth

Beth Lyon Barnett Thanks for being my friend. I'm fairly new to GR so it will take awhile to get up to speed. Any tips will be must appreciated. Sounds like you have a fascinating career. Beth L Barnett


message 3: by Katy

Katy Ooooh! Loved the book! It ended leaving me ready for the sequel! Bring it on!! :)Sandy Collins, Brisbane Australia


message 2: by Katy

Katy Just ordered two copies of Blue Dust, one for us and one for nephew, Liam, in South Africa who is turning 11 on 20th March. We used The Book Depository, they deliver worldwide and don't charge for delivery. :)Laura Conolly Gillard, France


message 1: by Katy

Katy Just collected my Blue Dust from Exclusive Books, Pretoria. So exciting. Bronwen Schalkwyk, Pretoria South Africa


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