Debra A. Kemp (March 7, 1957 – February 8, 2015) was an American author.
Debra A. Kemp | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1957 Highland, Indiana |
| Died | February 8, 2015 (aged 57) Noblesville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Notable works | The Firebrand |
| Children | 2 |
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 edit
Kemp lived near Indianapolis with her husband. They had two grown children.
Literary career edit
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 edit
The House of Pendragon series edit
- The Firebrand (2003)
- The Recruit (2007)
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ a b Busby, Keith; Dalrymple, Roger (2005). Arthurian literature. Vol. 22. DS Brewer. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-84384-062-6. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ Indianapolis Star, Retrieved February 14, 2015
- ^ Ashley, Michael; Mike Ashley (2005). The mammoth book of King Arthur. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. p. 531. ISBN 9780786715664.
- ^ a b c Official website of historical author Debra A. Kemp Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 8, 2011.