
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
PROUD SPONSOR
A portion of all proceeds from Daddy’s Fishing Series goes to Citrus County Education Foundation., which provides resources to support Citrus County School District to enhance the quality of education for present and future generations.
*Encouraging business and community involvement in the public school system .*Recognizing outstanding achievements of students, teachers, support personnel & administrators. *Fostering excellence in learning. *Promoting creative and innovative educational programs.
ARTICLES
Click to read article
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
PROUD SPONSOR
A portion of all proceeds from Daddy’s Fishing Series goes to Citrus County Education Foundation., which provides resources to support Citrus County School District to enhance the quality of education for present and future generations.
*Encouraging business and community involvement in the public school system .*Recognizing outstanding achievements of students, teachers, support personnel & administrators. *Fostering excellence in learning. *Promoting creative and innovative educational programs.
ARTICLES
Click to read article
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
“These delightful stories of a little girl named Deb and her Dad introduce hunting in a gentle and informative way. Through the eyes of an inquisitive girl, the stories explain how to safely use a bow and arrow and what a day hunting is like.
The books help pass down the tradition of hunting to the next generation. Even if you don’t hunt, you will delight in hearing why Daddy doesn’t pack chips in his lunch when he’s hunting and wonder at the detail of how to use a bow and arrow.”
“Topics like this, especially written by superb authors like Hamel, stoke the fuel for our foundation’s mission of preserving and protecting New Hampshire’s great outdoor traditions. When we educate our youth, we open up decades of future enjoyment of our wild lands and creatures.”
“These books will help pass on the tradition of hunting to the next generation. Hunting is a deep-rooted foundation base in American history. Celebrating that through these children’s books isn’t just heart-warming, it is essential.”
“DADDY BOUGHT ME A BOW AND SOME ARROWS is a great children’s book! I love the beautiful watercolor illustrations in this book. The message conveyed, both in color and in print, is that archery is harder than it looks, but is rewarding and fun!”
“The DADDY BOUGHT ME A BOW AND SOME ARROWS book was very educational. It is so important for young shooters and hunters to learn safety and then about their equipment and proper form. Then they can have a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.”
“Love how you take the perspective from Debber. Females play a very important role in the growth of our hunting heritage and helping young girls feel more involved in the outdoors is a win win!”
“FALL AT CAMP — Actually, anytime at Camp was my favorite time! The people that it has brought together over the years, the friendships, hunting, and laughter. The Camp, the view that you see on the cover of the book, everything about the place it’s like the closest thing to God here on earth! Twenty years ago, when we built it, we said, “someday we will be old men in rocking chairs looking at this view, I will repeat myself and you won’t remember that I’ve already said the story twice.” And here we are, all these years later, doing just that!”

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