M. E. Kemp was born and raised in Oxford, MA where her family has resided since members founded the town in 1713. She won her first writing prize in 7th grade for a short story in Scholastic Magazine -- she still corresponds with her 7th grade teacher. Marilyn's father was an American history buff and influenced her love of American history that led to her mystery series featuring two nosy detectives from Boston. Kemp lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, home of fast horses and strong women. Her biggest fan and best advertiser is husband Jack H. Rothstein who frequents OTB with a bag of her books. Kemp's many fans are bookies, if not book-lovers. ###
