Deb Hamel
—Author, Writer, Photographer, Publisher, two-time stroke survivor and Philanthropic Volunteer
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HOW I WENT FROM HIGH HEELS AND PEARLS... to Camo!!
Pope & Young ETHIC Journal
‘Adventurous BowWoman’ Column
Pages 88-98 / in PDF pages 6-17
By Deb Gay, AKA Deb Hamel, Children's Author
The Author
Deb Hamel writes about the outdoors, nature, wildlife and hunting stories in The Great North Woods of New Hampshire in her '‘Daddy’s Hunting Series”. **EXCITING NEWS: Two additional books were added to this Series in Summer of 2024, “DEBBER FINDS A DEER ANTLER” & “THE DAY WE SAW THE MOOSE”.
“Daddy’s Fishing Series” currently contains three books, two are based on fishing on The Nature Coast of Florida on the Homosassa & Chassahowitzka Rivers & Crystal River & Kings Bay. The third book in this Series is about a family trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Hamel introduced her brand new third Series, “Daddy’s Farm Series” which debuted June 2024. This Series is about grain farming in the Midwest — specifically southern Illinois. The first book, DEBBER VISITS AN ILLINOIS GRAIN FARM launched with a debut on AMAZON Top 100 New Releases Children’s Books - FARM LIFE #12!!!! It is about Debber visiting and learning about a fifth-generation grain farm. Based on an actual family and an actual visit. The second book in this Series debut is entitled, DEBBER LEARNS ABOUT TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY, with a wealth of vivid illustrations depicting combines, tractors, and implements involved in grain farming. Perhaps one of the most in-depth books of Hamel wherein she describes the tractors and farm machinery all children love to see — but here, they learn what they are about.
Each of her books is educational, entertaining, and written with love.
Due to two previous strokes, Deb has a new way of looking at the world and has learned to enjoy each moment.
All of Deb Hamel’s books are based on the real-life adventures of Deb and her Husband Doug over the years!
To schedule Deb for an author visit (in person or virtual), please send your request to Deb via Contact page.
Archery Hall of Fame & Museum — Supporting Member
Citrus County Education Foundation - Non-Voting Member
Florida Writers Association - Member
Pope and Young Club — General Member
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Member—Il Agricultural Assoc
Wildlife Heritage Foundation NH— Member
Illinois Wheat Assoc - Member/Allied Professional
ARTICLES
Pope & Young ETHIC Journal ‘Adventurous BowWoman’ Column
Fall 2024, Pages 88-98 / in PDF pages 6-17
Learning to love the wildlife
by Margo Wilson, Citrus County Chronicles, 7/20/23
Deb Hamel-Gay’s Children’s Books on Hunting
by Nicole S. Colson, ELF magazine, 9/29/22
Hunt of a Lifetime for Black Bear in New Hampshire
by Deb Hamel, 9/14/22
The Author
Deb Hamel writes about the outdoors, nature, wildlife and hunting stories in The Great North Woods of New Hampshire in her '‘Daddy’s Hunting Series”. **EXCITING NEWS: Two additional books were added to this Series in Summer of 2024, “DEBBER FINDS A DEER ANTLER” & “THE DAY WE SAW THE MOOSE”.
“Daddy’s Fishing Series” currently contains three books, two are based on fishing on The Nature Coast of Florida on the Homosassa & Chassahowitzka Rivers & Crystal River & Kings Bay. The third book in this Series is about a family trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Hamel introduced her brand new third Series, “Daddy’s Farm Series” which debuted June 2024. This Series is about grain farming in the Midwest — specifically southern Illinois. The first book, DEBBER VISITS AN ILLINOIS GRAIN FARM launched with a debut on AMAZON Top 100 New Releases Children’s Books - FARM LIFE #12!!!! It is about Debber visiting and learning about a fifth-generation grain farm. Based on an actual family and an actual visit. The second book in this Series debut is entitled, DEBBER LEARNS ABOUT TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY, with a wealth of vivid illustrations depicting combines, tractors, and implements involved in grain farming. Perhaps one of the most in-depth books of Hamel wherein she describes the tractors and farm machinery all children love to see — but here, they learn what they are about.
Each of her books is educational, entertaining, and written with love.
Due to two previous strokes, Deb has a new way of looking at the world and has learned to enjoy each moment.
All of Deb Hamel’s books are based on the real-life adventures of Deb and her Husband Doug over the years!
To schedule Deb for an author visit (in person or virtual), please send your request to Deb via Contact page.
Archery Hall of Fame & Museum — Supporting Member
Citrus County Education Foundation - Non-Voting Member
Florida Writers Association - Member
Pope and Young Club — General Member
Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Member—Il Agricultural Assoc
Wildlife Heritage Foundation NH— Member
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce — Member
ARTICLES
Pope & Young ETHIC Journal ‘Adventurous BowWoman’ Column
Fall 2024, Pages 88-98 / in PDF pages 6-17
Learning to love the wildlife
by Margo Wilson, Citrus County Chronicles, 7/20/23
Deb Hamel-Gay’s Children’s Books on Hunting
by Nicole S. Colson, ELF magazine, 9/29/22
Hunt of a Lifetime for Black Bear in New Hampshire
by Deb Hamel, 9/14/22
Testimonials
Daddy’s Series
Daddy’s Fishing Series
DADDY TOOK ME FISHING ON THE HOMOSASSA & CHASSAHOWITZKA RIVERS
FISHING WITH DADDY ON CRYSTAL RIVER & KINGS BAY
DADDY & MOMMY TOOK ME TO HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK
Daddy’s Farm Series
DEBBER VISITS A GRAIN FARM
DEBBER LEARNS ABOUT TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT
Daddy’s Hunting Series
DADDY’S HUNTING STORY
DADDY BOUGHT ME A BOW & SOME ARROWS
FALL AT CAMP
DEBBER FINDS A DEER ANTLER
THE DAY WE SAW A MOOSE