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Debbie Schrack

Member Since: 04/2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Schrack is the author of the award-winning young adult novels SAVING SOPHIE and OVER THE FENCE. A former teacher, she lives in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. When she’s not conjuring dark and twisty plots or hanging out with her family, you can find her riding her horse or poring over travel brochures, ready to check off another box on her bucket list of travel adventures. You can follow Debbie on Facebook or Twitter @debbie_schrack or contact her through her website debbieschrackbooks.com.

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your hobbies and interests.

I am a former special education and kindergarten teacher. I live in Virginia and love spending time with my grandkids and my horse, Ghost.

When and why did you start writing books?

I loved to write as a child but I didn't think about writing seriously until I was in my mid-forties. I think that's when I finally had the confidence to go for it.

What made you decide to tackle writing as a career?

I'm not sure I thought of writing as a potential career. I just always had a lot of stories in my head that I wanted to share with other people.

Which one of your books or characters is your favourite?

I am not going to lie--I'm a little bit in love with my main character Gabe in SAVING SOPHIE. He is so conflicted, but also such a romantic!

Which one of your books was the hardest to write and stretched you the most as a writer?

I think the hardest book to write so far is the one I'm currently working on. It's called COME DREAM WITH ME and has a lot of characters in it who have disabilities.

Who is your favourite author and book?

I have so many favorite authors but my most favorite is Dick Francis, who wrote horse-racing mysteries. My favorite book of his is THE EDGE.

What book are you reading right now?

I am reading a Tony Hillerman book called TALKING GOD. He is another of my favorite authors.

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

I get most of the inspiration for my books from the students that I worked with as a high school disabilities teacher.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Any day with my horse or my grandkids is a good day!

Do you have any new books in the works?

I am working on COME DREAM WITH ME and a middle-grade novel called SPIRIT OF THE FALCON. Also, I have a middle grade short story coming out in an anthology in July called HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA.