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A New Author and a Great Memoir
Introducing new author, Trudy Knowles and her wonderful memoire - Radishes and Red Bandanas

HRKemp
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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Writing – Inspiring Nonfiction (cont)
The current political climate around the world provokes emotionally charged commentary and controversy. It feels overwhelming. Real-life...

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Sep 4, 20224 min read
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Writing – How reality sparks fiction.
How the non fiction book Kick Back by Caroline Overington influenced my latest book, Lethal Legacy.

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Feb 15, 20225 min read
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Writing – Politics and Vigilance
The Work I Did, a memoir of secretaryto Goebbels provokes thoughts on vigilance to protect democracy.

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Jan 26, 20215 min read
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Writing - Big Issues
Reading stories like Mayada by Jean Sasson and Deceit by Richard Evans when I write political thrillers

HRKemp
Nov 19, 20204 min read
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Writing - World Issues
After Covid, hoping to return to a better normal. These books have made me reflect on life and the complex issues we need to deal with.

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May 31, 20204 min read
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Writing - Fact or Fiction?
Reading is a pleasure during these days of social distancing. I’m an extrovert, so not only do I miss having close contact with my family...

HRKemp
May 11, 20204 min read
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Writing, Uncomfortable Questions
Writing political thrillers means I tap into current issues. Asylum seekers and their cruel treatment in Australia is one of my themes.

HRKemp
Apr 9, 20203 min read
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Write, Time to Think
What strange times we live in. People around the world in different stages of social-distancing, self-isolation and lock down. It's...

HRKemp
Apr 5, 20203 min read
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Another step towards release
Deadly Secrets is being prepared for going out into the world. I'm grateful for the professional help of Amanda from Let's Get Booked, ...

HRKemp
Feb 11, 20203 min read
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The Marketing Begins
The process of preparing my socio-political thriller, Deadly Secrets, for publication is almost finished and the release date (31 March...

HRKemp
Jan 30, 20204 min read
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My Publishing Quest - Part 2
The time since my last blog (musings and update) has been fraught with anxiety and worry. As many of you already know, Australia has been...

HRKemp
Jan 9, 20203 min read
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My Publishing Quest.
Taking the first step in the process of self-publishing is to thoroughly edit.

HRKemp
Nov 30, 20192 min read
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Researching DEADLY SECRETS
Researching the plot for a political thriller like Deadly Secrets involved newspapers, non-fiction books and Google.

HRKemp
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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