Debra lives in the country near the small Texas town of Madisonville with her husband, Chuck Parks, and her two stepsons. Her two adult sons and their families live nearby, and she feels blessed to have them all in her life and living so close. Along with her writing Debra helps her husband teach the youth at their local Cowboy Church. When she isn’t writing on her next book she loves to spend time with her beautiful granddaughter.
Since starting her career in 2005 Debra has written over 19 books, been awarded and or a finalist for many awards among them are: The Inspirational Readers Choice Award, The Carol Award(formerly known as the ACFW Book of the Year Award), Barclay Gold, Holt Award of Merit, e-Harlequins Readers Choice Award, Write Touch Readers Choice Award, Book Sellers Best Award, RT Magazine Book of the Year and an RWA Golden Heart.