Deborah was born in Hollandia, New Guinea (which apparently belongs to Indonesia now) in 1959. Her parents (a clothes designer and a pastor) traveled from New Guinea (by a US C-130 Hercules cargo plane, or some version thereof) to the Kingdom of the Netherlands where they stayed for a few cold years. Then they boarded the Ship of Maasdam and sailed round the Cape of Good Hope to Australia. After 12 years in Queensland she somehow found herself en route to Washington State in the USA. But she is now firmly, and sort of happily, planted in SoCal.

She writes Christian speculative fiction and blogs at The Caregiver's Devotional: http://www.TheCaregiversDevotional.com where she's learned to write poetry as well as flash fiction, some of it based on her caregiver's journey.

Deborah takes care of both her parents and lives in a large two-story home she shares with a spoiled husky who owns the sectional. There are also 15 parakeets living in the outside aviary.

Deborah L. Alten is a versatile storyteller and artist whose creative endeavors span a broad spectrum. Known for her captivating speculative fiction novels, Short Tales of Secret Worlds, and The Watcher King, she weaves intricate worlds that challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination. Her novellas such as Secrets of Jericho Bay, and Sons of TanSonLor explore themes of humanity, resilience, and the unknown.

Beyond speculative fiction, Deborah pushes her artistic talents into creating unique coloring books designed for children, and seniors with dementia. These books combine soothing patterns, engaging illustrations, and carefully chosen themes to spark joy, encourage mindfulness, and foster meaningful connections.

Passionate about creativity's power to heal and inspire, she is dedicated to bringing imagination to life in ways that resonate with people of all ages. Whether through gripping novels or comforting coloring books, her mission is to make a positive impact on minds and hearts everywhere.