Debra Purdy Kong
@debrapurdykong
#Canadian author of 7 Casey Holland transit mysteries set in Vancouver. Also working on an urban fantasy trilogy while battling cancer. Subscribe to newsletter for free ebook, linktr.ee/dpurdykong
We had a visitor yesterday. Hummingbirds love these flowers. One day, I'll incorporate this marvelous little guy into a story scene. #flowers #hummingbirds #Booksky #writingcommunity
For those who love great Canadian fiction, please check out this wonderful collection of stories by Dora Dueck. Her writing reminds me of Alice Munro, Sandra Birdsell and others. Her prose is exquisite and each of the five stories is poignant & thought-provoking. #booksky #writingcommunity
This blog discusses what I'm learning about AI's varied terms & conditions. I also have a $.99 promo for my 3rd Casey Holland mystery, Beneath the Bleak New Moon, plus favourite reads of late. #Booksky #writingcommunity #ebookdiscount #writerslife debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/t...
Just finished reading this amazing urban fantasy! The book is a treat for lovers of libraries, books, and imaginative storytelling all in one. If you need a few hours of escapism, give The Astral Library a try :) #booksky #writingcommunity #bookreview
Finished reading a unique and highly entertaining fantasy called Successors by Felicia Jedlicka. It's the first in what I'm sure is a terrific series. #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreview #fantasy
Spent time with author friend, Darlene Foster, today. She lives in Spain but is back here in Canada visiting friends & family. Her latest children's book, Amanda in Ireland, is out! All her books are great adventure stories for readers 8 to 12 years of age. #booksky #writingcommunity
$.99 Sale! Casey Holland #1 THE OPPOSITE OF DARK. When the cops tell Casey her father was murdered the previous night, Casey doesn’t believe them. After all, she buried her dad three years earlier…or did she? #booksky #mysteryseries books2read.com/u/mdKzLO. Amazon: a-fwd.com/asin=B01LWD4...
Enjoying a beautiful sunny day and the tulips in my garden. Had confirmation from the radiation oncologist yesterday that radiation treatment will not be necessary, given that the pathology report showed no cancer cells at all. Life is good :) Onward and upward!
$.99 Sale! Casey Holland #mystery #novella #humor. A Gold Satin Murder. Is the hapless artist & exotic dancer Eduardo truly a killer? To save reputations & lives, Casey must peel back layers of secrets. #BookSky #bookreview books2read.com/u/md6ZWy. Amazon: a-fwd.com/asin=B0B8LRF...
Happy Easter to those who are celebrating on this beautiful spring weekend! I'm grateful that we'll be enjoying dinner with family this Sunday & for all the reading & writing time I've had lately. Also very grateful to be on the mend after a mastectomy last week. #Booksky #writerslife #cancer
Fans of the late great Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will appreciate Zachry Wheelers' stories. Set in a bizarre and quirky space station, we follow the story of Roy, who's disappeared, and no one knows why. A fun, enjoyable read. #bookreview #BookSky #humor #sciencefiction
I read The Lost and Found Bookshop this weekend. I really enjoyed this heartwarming story about family & forgiveness. As a bonus, the author provides a list of books that the main character recommends throughout the story. #Booksky #bookreview #reading #writingcommunity
Finished reading this unique & highly compelling urban fantasy. It's about 500 pages & more literary & slower-paced than the typical fantasy story, but well worth the read. #BookSky #bookreview #writingcommunity
I've been a bit lazy today. Did manage to work out, pick up a prescription & edit my #urbanfantasy for an hour this a.m. I'm ready to get back to it, but first wanted to share more evidence that spring is on the way, at least in my area. Happy Friday! #springflowers #BookSky #writingcommunity
5 days after my final chemo treatment, I'm slowly getting energy back & feeling better. It's a gorgeous sunny day here & my crocuses are really blooming. Editing today, plus some recordkeeping & a walk outdoors. Enjoy this 1st day of a brand new month, everyone! #booksky #writingcommunity #writer
After 16 chemo sessions over the past 5 months, it's been a long winter, but today I completed this phase of treatment!! Doctors are pleased with the results, as am I! Now to focus on finishing my #urbanfantasy until surgery next month :) And my garden reveals that spring is on its way. #booksky
Chemo treatment yesterday went well. Fatigue today, which was expected. Still managed to edit a 4-page chapter on my #urbanfantasy after great feedback from Monday's critique group. Baby steps, right? Time to rest for a bit. #booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife #cancer
If #urbanfantasy fans are looking for a fun read, I'm currently #reading My Pigeon Familiar by Bridget E. Baker. I'm about 100 pages in and it's exactly the distraction I need. #booksky #writerslife
If you're looking for a light, satirical read, I just finished reading 'We Have Lost the President'. It's set in London, in 2044 and things are quite different in the future in some ways. But not in others. :) #booksky #reading #humorousmystery
Just finished reading a terrific urban fantasy, The Never Witch, by JP McClean. She offers a unique take on witches versus warlocks. #booksky #reading #urbanfantasy
Most of my Vancouver-based Casey Holland mysteries are on sale for 75% off through Smashwords this month. The 1st in the series is The Opposite of Dark. Here are a couple of links: www.smashwords.com/books/1211388 www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #booksky #ebooksale #mystery #femalesleuth
Really enjoyed reading this original take on the world of witches and magic.
It's been an interesting couple of weeks, with surprises good and bad, since my last blog. Here's an update on my #cancer treatment and my #writinglife #writingcommunity #booksky debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/s...
I apologize for being away a few days, (& welcome to new followers), but this cold & cough has drained my energy. I've managed to post my latest blog, though: Changes, Challenges, and Chemo. #writingcommunity #booksky #cancer #writerslife debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/c...