About Deborah
Meet the author
I grew up in Northern Minnesota. I joined the Navy shortly after graduating from high school and served several years in the military, including the Missouri Army National Guard, where I was able to travel and make many friends around the world. I worked as a helicopter Avionics Technician, Mechanic and Plane Captain. But I dreamt of becoming an author starting at a very young age.
My first book, Broken Slippers, was released in December 2013 and dedicated to my brother, David Rowbottom, who struggled with disabilities. David is now living among the Angels and I am sure he is teaching them a joke or two! Broken Slippers, is an inspirational story with several twists and turns, which puts value on new friendships, hope and believing in yourself and your dreams. I have many requests to turn this story into a series, from those who love the original story, so they want me to continue it on. I am currently writing the second and a third books for the Broken Slippers series. Broken Slippers was nominated for Best Book of the year in 2015. It did not win an award, but the book was recognized. Which was a great accomplishment for my first published book!
Next I released my first picture book, Telly's Tail, in June 2016 which is well loved by younger children. Telly is an adventurous little pig that gets himself into a little bit of trouble. This is a cute tale that started out as a nursery rhyme for my son, Robbie, and it is printed at the end of the book!
The Groundhog Rabbit, was recently released in 2025 and is available to order now. This story is about a little rabbit that wants to be the greatest animal impersonator of all. He is told to go be a normal little rabbit, but his dream is important to him, he almost gives up, but does he? You’ll have to read this story to see the surprise outcome. The Illustrations to this cute picture book are done by my daughter-in-law, Jewell Crews.
Several new chapter books are in the works as well. Coming out in 2026 and 2027.