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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

…be your most powerful self…Laini Taylor QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Be an unstoppable force. Write with an imaginary machete strapped to your thigh. This is not wishy-washy, polite, drinking-tea-with-your-pinkie-sticking-out stuff. It’s who you want to be, your most powerful self. Write your books. Finish…

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Win a writing competition that offers a complete publishing package as first prize

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Writing Magazine has teamed up with Lulu.com and Authoright to offer their competition winner a complete publishing package, including marketing and PR They are looking for a previously unpublished novel manuscript, in any genre,…

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FUDGERY Chapters 1-4 Comedy/Love story

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

? Authors will do anything to become famous. FUDGERY Written by Vonda Norwood Cover by KSP_PROJECTS Seven weather weary authors trudge the wilds of West Florida in search of literary fame, while an injured member of the US Army Special…

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A Word

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

If one adds a word to a blank sheet of paper but it’s left on its own it means nothing. If it’s joined by another word it could start to gather momentum. Now if several words are placed together creating … Continue reading →

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Bonding through Kent and the WhitLit Festival

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on Artistic Licence Renewed:
The 3rd annual Whitstable Literary Festival in Kent this year, took on a spy theme and in particular Ian Fleming and his many Kent connections. Fans of the genre were delighted to witness some of…

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Review

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

A wonderful four-star review for Once I Was A Soldier on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36311628-once-i-was-a-soldier Dianne‘s review Nov 25, 2017 I really liked it She broke her widowed father’s heart with her cold and callous demeanor, her passions that were different than his, … Continue reading →

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Review

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

What Happened In Vienna, Jack? is compared to Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. It’s FREE until 2nd December myBook.to/What 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great thriller to grab By P.S. Winn on November 30, 2017 Format: … Continue reading →

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Free Book

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Courtesy of my publishers What Happened In Vienna, Jack? is free until 2nd December. This novel marked the introduction of a young university-educated detective in London in the 1970’s Patrick West, arrogant and presumptuous, meets Jack Price thirty years his … Continue reading →

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Indie Spotlight on Indie Author of Spiritual and Supernatural Fiction P.S. Winn

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on Anita Rodgers Mystery Writer:
Journeys is the story of a young man who, because of a car wreck, has a near death experience. While Josh walked through that valley of the shadow of death, doorways opened. Arriving…

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You’re Not A Wuss✊🏽 / Motivational Speaker: Ray Smitty💫

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Daniel Kemp

Originally posted on SheIsPurposed :
💫 Can I be real with you? When I was younger, maybe around elementary and middle school, I always saw the world as this strict playground where you had to abide by certain rules. Each person…

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