Who’s That Indie Author? Debra Purdy Kong
Posted on: February 21, 2023
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A fabulous interview with an author I admire and respect. I love her advice to new writers entering the writing and publishing arena? Please check it out.
Name: Debra Purdy Kong
Books: Casey Holland mystery series: The Opposite of Dark, Deadly Accusations, Beneath the Bleak New Moon, The Deep End, Knock Knock, The Blade Man, A Gold Satin Murder
Genre: Crime Fiction
Background: I live near Vancouver, British Columbia and I’m the author of eleven mystery novels (three of them are out of print). After many years spent learning the craft of writing and the business side of things (I’m still learning), I now mentor newer writers through workshops offered by my local community center.
When did you first decide you wanted to be a writer? In 1979 I spent a year travelling alone through Europe and working as a legal secretary in London, England. I wrote a lot of letters home, kept a journal, and began writing my first short stories to fill…
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19 Responses to "Who’s That Indie Author? Debra Purdy Kong"
February 21, 2023 at 6:40 am
Great interview. I enjoyed it.
February 21, 2023 at 8:00 am
Thanks, Jacqui. I agree with what Debra has to say about the journey.
February 21, 2023 at 7:56 am
Facinating interview. Liked your comment Darlene. It’s the journey… I love that Debra is mentoring young writers.
February 21, 2023 at 8:01 am
I’m pleased you liked the interview. Debra also mentors older writers (like me) as well!
February 21, 2023 at 9:05 am
On my way to read the rest!
February 21, 2023 at 12:54 pm
Thank you so much for featuring this post, Darlene. I’ve been busy packing and sorting today in preparation for my move and just had a chance to sit down and catch up! And thanks for all of the kind comments. I’m delighted that people enjoyed the interview!
February 21, 2023 at 8:39 pm
You are welcome. It was a very good interview with great questions and perfect answers. Happy packing!
February 21, 2023 at 10:34 pm
Thanks for sharing this interview, I hadn’t heard of this author and it’s always good to learn about more indie authors.
February 21, 2023 at 10:42 pm
Thanks, Ari. I think it’s important to share the news about indie authors. Debra is a great writer and shared some wonderful insights.
February 22, 2023 at 1:38 am
Thanks, Ari. I love learning about other indie authors as well. I’ve acquired some great reads through Darlene’s site and that of others. 🙂
February 22, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Thanks for sharing the interview and putting this author on my radar
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February 21, 2023 at 6:33 am
Thanks for sharing, Darlene!
February 21, 2023 at 7:59 am
Thanks, Jan. I think Debra articulated what many of us feel.