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About Daniel Kemp

At the age of seventy-six, Daniel Kemp has started his second year of studying the science of Psychology at the Open University. He is a member of The Society of Authors and also a bestselling writer. However, in early September 2025, he was diagnosed with cancer. He is now in palliative care at home, being looked after by his ex-wife. When he was writing his novels, he enjoyed writing stories that appealed to those who liked challenging themselves to solve mysteries that were set out before their eyes, but they couldn't. His introduction to the world of espionage and mystery happened at an early age when his father was employed by the War Office in Whitehall, London, at the end of WWII. However, it wasn’t until after his father died that he showed any interest in anything other than himself! On leaving academia he took on many roles in his working life: a London police officer, mini-cab business owner, pub tenant and licensed London taxi driver, but never did he plan to become a writer. Nevertheless, after a road traffic incident left him suffering from PTSD and effectively—out of paid work for four years, he wrote and self-published his first novel —The Desolate Garden. Within three months of publication, that book was under a paid option to become a $30 million film. The option lasted for six years until distribution became an insurmountable problem for the production company. All ten of his novels are now published by Next Chapter Publishing Company which has added an edition titled The Heirs And Descendants Collection, which holds all four books of that series, alongside an edition titled The Lies And Consequences Collection which contains all four volumes of that series. He is the recipient of rave reviews from a prestigious Manhattan publication and described as—the new Graham Green—by a highly placed executive of Waterstones Books, for whom he did a countrywide tour of book signing events. He has also appeared on 'live' television in the UK publicising his first novel. Less

The Lovers

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

With a heart that was open but eyes that were closed, She found a safe place and within she dozed. In her sleep, she saw a star way up high And she listened as it sang a soulful lullaby.   … Continue reading →

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Be Careful And Beware

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

I have a pain in my toe A pain in my heel. Ever since I turned ninety-six I’ve always been ill. I have no appetite for love I’d rather have a new leg. But if you can’t manage that Then … Continue reading →

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As The Wind Does Blow

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

As the tide does turn, With its ebb and flow. So a tree will bend, As the wind does blow. As a pain will ease, With a loving touch. So sorrow will fade, If the need is much. As all … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 9, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

Your words of love that were shared with mine A truth that fell through a passage of time Hopes that were crushed and now have died A world that stopped when the tears were cried. © 2019 Daniel Kemp

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Should children read abridged classics?

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on Writing to be Read:
There are many wonderful classic books available to people who are interested in reading them. I have recently re-read War of the Worlds and The Time Machine, both by H.G. Wells and also…

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Take Me Away

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

If I sat on top of a lamppost And called out your name. Would you be happy to come and see me Or think me insane? If I called you my raspberry doughnut And pruned you once a year. Would … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five Story and Cookbook by Robbie and Michael Cheadle

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on The Showers of Blessings:
Book Review – Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five Story and Cookbook by Robbie and Michael Cheadle ? ? Blurb Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five Story and Cookbook is Number 6 in the…

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#Bookreview – The Watson Letters: Volume 2: Not the 39 Steps

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on Robbie's inspiration:
What Amazon says Holmes and Watson continue their fight against crime in a not quite Post-Victorian, steampunk parallel universe. My review I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in The Watson Letters series. I find…

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What Do You Think?

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

If Tubby had a flat belly And Baldy a head of hair? Was Muscles really a weakling And Nutter a cuddly bear? If Blondie was a red-head And Brainy never sure? Was Sleepy energetic And did Sick Note have a … Continue reading →

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The Truth Is Misconstrued

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Daniel Kemp

Poetic Confusion Optical Illusion Images Not Viewed. Parliamentary Constitution Mental Institution Instruments to Delude. World Desolation Climate Configuration Tension Never Defused. A Stressed Population A Child’s Deprivation Only Wealth is Valued. Human Reconstruction Armed Domination It’s The innocent That Are … Continue reading →

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