Debra_A._Kemp

Debra A. Kemp

Debra A. Kemp

American writer

Debra A. Kemp (March 7, 1957 – February 8, 2015) was an American author.

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

She wrote historical fiction and drew inspiration for her House of Pendragon series from the Arthurian legends.[1] She originally studied nursing and earned her degree from Indiana University in 1981. She died in 2015.[2]

Family

Kemp lived near Indianapolis with her husband. They had two grown children.

Literary career

Kemp published her first Arthurian novel The Firebrand in 2003. It is set after the Battle of Camlann, and features King Arthur's fictional daughter Lin and her early life as a slave in Mordred's household.[1][3]

Works

The House of Pendragon series

  1. The Firebrand (2003)
  2. The Recruit (2007)

Awards

  • EPPIE 2005 – Finalist[4]
  • Dream Realm Awards – Finalist[4]
  • Top 10 Finisher – Preditors & Editors[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Busby, Keith; Dalrymple, Roger (2005). Arthurian literature. Vol. 22. DS Brewer. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-84384-062-6. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  2. [2]
    Indianapolis Star, Retrieved February 14, 2015
  3. [3]
    Ashley, Michael; Mike Ashley (2005). The mammoth book of King Arthur. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. p. 531. ISBN 9780786715664.
  4. [4]
    Official website of historical author Debra A. Kemp Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 8, 2011.
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