Debra lives near Denver, Colorado where she writes children’s books, designs & creates jewelry and mixed media art. She is also a singer songwriter and may pursue voice talent work in the future. This is her first cookbook and although not a professional chef, she felt inspired to share what she loves about this unique cuisine. As a self-publisher she created her "publishing house" Shoebox Press and you can find her Children’s Books: "Bogey Beagle and His Totally Terrific Storm Tamer Shirt," on Amazon.com; and her Read Along/Sing Along book: "It’s A Puppy Dog Christmas," on Blurb.com, where it is also available as a audio e-book. She is currently working on a Classic Fairytale: "Little Yakamashii," which she hopes to publish by late Summer or early Fall 2016. When not pursuing her creative whims, Debra enjoys spending time with her husband and their two Samoyed dogs.