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Debra Austin
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Debra Austin

Debra Austin is a former obstetrician who closed her practice to pursue writing full time. In addition to obtaining a degree in physics, she has cultivated a rich, extensive self-taught education in paleo-anthropology. She lives in California with her... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. It's all random.
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My life in 8 words: "Varied and peculiar"
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Daughter of Kura is now available in Hardcover
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Interview with Debra Austin
Jul 24, 2009
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Chapter 1 from Daughter of Kura
May 05, 2009
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If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
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Which living person do you most admire?
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If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
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If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
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Daughter of Kura will be released on August 04, 2009 in Hardcover
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. It's all random. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Something built of stones of irregular size and shape, without method or conscious decision. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Baccarat in Monte Carlo. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Trish Lande Grader and Ann Rittenberg Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. the Leewit Learn more about Debra Austin

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McAlester News-Capital, November 1, 2009
...Marcus Sakey The Clan of the Cave Bear, Jean M. Auel The Magicians, Lev Grossman Daughter of Kura, Debra Austin Eleventh Quest, Bodie and Brock Thoene Alibi, Teri WoodsTraitors Gate, Kate ElliottI Can See You, Karen Rose Order in Chaos, Jack Whyte The...
Library getting into the spring of things
Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, March 26, 2009
...with Book 1 of the Crusades Trilogy. Fans of Jean Auel may relish a new prehistoric series by Debra Austin called Daughter of Kura. A young female leader comes of age in prehistoric Africa in this enthralling debut that weaves survival drama with...
Daughter of Kura – Book Review
Devourer of Books, October 8, 2009
...Daughter of Kura by Debra Austin Have you ever wondered what life was like for our ancestors half a million years ago?  In “Daughter of Kura,” Debra Austin tries to imagine the lives of some...