Debra Quick
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Debra Quick was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on April 18, 1954. She and her husband, Charles, have been married thirty-four years. They have three daughters, and seven grandchildren. Debra enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, drawing, camping, swimming, boating and cross stitching. She writes poetry, is a published poet, romance novelist, songwriter, and newspaper columnist, and is a member of the West Virginia Writers Association.. Debra began writing poetry in 1972, "as a way of expressing emotion". She published a collection of her poetry in 1992, titled Thoughts From Within.
Debra strives to reflect the goodness of mankind and the blessings of
life and friendship. Her poetry conveys her innermost thoughts as they
reflect her pride in family, friends, hometown and country.
Many of Debra's works have been entered into poetry competitions and accepted for publication in anthologies across the United States, including the 1991 North American Open Poetry Contest sponsored by The National Library of Poetry; the Dickinson Award sponsored by the Amherst Society; and the "Awards of Poetic Excellence" sponsored by Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum. Debra has received many honors and awards. "Poet Laureate Certificate of Recognition" for poetic accomplishment from The Poetry Center (1991); selection of her poem "Eternal Love" as one of ten presented on "The Sound of Poetry" album by The National Library of Poetry (1991); and inclusion of her poem "May God Bless the USA" in the "World's Largest Poem for Peace" sponsored by The International Society of Poets and presented to the Secretary General of the United Nations (1991). "May God Bless the USA was written during Operations Desert Shield/Storm as a tribute to soldiers who have always and continue to fight for "the freedom we hold so dear". Debra was nominated for membership in The International Society of Poets and "Who's Who" of poets for 1992-93. The I.S.P. is an organization of accomplished poets from over 17 countries, dedicated to promoting peace, charity and friendship through poetry. Debra Quick has recently published her debut novel, Life's Second Chances, and has signed a book publishing deal with PublishAmerica, the nation's fastest growing traditional book publisher. Life's Second Chances is a fictional romance novel which takes place on a ranch in Tyler, West Virginia. Debra has added a personal touch to her novel by incorporating two of her original poems and her grandchildren's names into the story. The town of Tyler was named after Debra's oldest grandchild. Debra is currently working on a sequel to her novel titled, Angel's Watching Over Us. She anticipates its completion in 2007. Writing is the voice of her soul, reflecting her deepest feelings from within. Her fondest wish is that her works will touch someone in a special way. Debra is thankful for the gift God has given her and uses it to glorify Him.
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