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My name is Debi DeSantis and I am originally from the Philadelphia area and moved to Florida in 1991 where I now live in West Palm Beach with my husband and young son, who absolutlely amazes me and if it wasn't for him there would be no Spongebob in my life. I also have a daughter that is in college and is hoping to be a wedding planner. I adore my entire family and love spending time with them; which there never seems to be enough of. I truly love it in Florida, it's nice living so close to the beautiful beaches and the turquoise colored water, while watching the palm trees sway in the breeze.
   I have to honestly say though, I really miss the Philadelphia soft pretzel, South Philly cheese steak and tea biscuits(sweet biscuits with raisins) I can't forget the cream dried beef on white bread....yum
Besides writing I also am interested in the Criminal Justice field and doing anything that involves being creative. I make gourmet gift baskets and design my own beaded jewelry when I have extra time (which is not very often).
   I love writing and it takes up hours and hours of my day. I rarely change out of my PJ's and usually have bed head. My husband calls it my "Secret WIndow" time. (for those of you who saw the movie, just picture me insead of Johnny Depp and there you go.)
   At times I think my husband is jealous of the time that I dedicate to my work and being on the computer, but in the end he is very supportive and proud of me. This is not a 9-5 job and almost every night I am sitting in my comfy chair listening to the T.V., numb butt an all, and the clock reads 12am. Its not just the writing but surfing the web to find sites to put the books on and promote, send out books for reviews and participating in chats and online interviews and updating my website, just to name a few. Its not glamorous, but its fun and I can't imagine doing anything else.
    Travel is my vice; my escape from the real world and my "Utopia" which contributes to some of my poetry and writing choices. My family and I have been to the most spectacular places....Italy, Austria, Germany, Ireland, England and almost every island in the Caribbean. My travels have served as a backdrop for some of my stories with the hopes of taking my readers to places that they may have not been before.
   My ideal dream would be to live in Northern Italy, in a small town called Bolzano which is located just below the alps. It is genuinely captivating, peaceful and truly overwhelming. It is a place that simply took my breath away, there are no other words to describe it. Not to mention the food was great and so was the chocolate. Perhaps living on a hillside overlooking a vineyard, or on an island just swinging in a hammock under a palm tree, drinking some kind of fruity drink and soaking up the sun.....maybe some day.
     There is such beauty in this world that most of us only get a glimps of, this is why making your dreams come true is so important.

Thanks for listening,
                                     Debi

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      Hello readers, I am truly excited that you have stopped by my website and I hopy you enjoy your visit. feel free to take a look around and e-mail me with any comments or suggestions, I would love to hear from you.

    Get ready to be enticed and captivated as you step into my world of literary romance. The journey begins the moment you pick up one of my books and with any luck you will be hooked just like I am. My love for writing began when I was in high school with short stories and poetry. It was over 10 years ago when I began writing 'She Cries in the Dark'After briefly scribbling the first few chapters, I put it away only to start where I left off a little over a year ago. I have recently finished writing my 2nd novel 'The Other Side of You' and have started on the 3rd. tentatively titled 'Stolen Moments'

     My other writing interests include romantic poetry, inspirational verse, and children’s stories. I am proud to say that my poetry has been published in two coffee table books and because of this accomplishment I received the Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry two years in a row. I was nominated for Poet of the Year in 2005 and 2006 and I have been inducted as An International Poet of Merit by the International Society of Poets. I have also received the distinguished honor of 2006 Poetry Ambassador and been selected to receive the Official 2006 Commemorative U.S. Poetry Ambassador Medal. If you enjoyed reading my first novel, 'She Cries in the Dark' look for my next woman's novel 'The Other SIde of You' from Cacoethes Publishing House.