Debby Mayne

Author and speaker Debby Mayne grew up in a military family, which meant moving every few years throughout her childhood. Debby was born in Alaska, and she has lived in Mississippi, Tennessee, Oregon, Florida, Hawaii, and Japan. Debby has published more than 25 books and novellas, approximately 400 short stories and articles, and a slew of devotions for busy women. She has also worked as managing editor of Coping with Cancer Magazine, fashion writer for HSN, a creative writing instructor for Long Ridge Writers Group, and a copy editor and proofreader for several book publishers. Debby's book Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida, from Summerside Press was a July 2009 Romantic Times Top Pick with 4-1/2 stars. Her other recent books include Peachtree Dreams, Christmas Homecoming and Noah's Ark with Barbour Publishing, and Be Still...and Let Your Nail Polish Dry, a devotional with 3 other authors from Summerside Press. Two of her books, Special Mission and Portrait of Love will be available in 2010. In 2011, another novel, Sweet Baklava, will be in bookstores and other major outlets. She has judged several short story and book competitions for Writers Digest.