About Us

Debra grew up in a loving family in the Midwest!  Her dad worked for Hubbard Milling Company in sales so they moved several times.  She lived in Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and then again in Minnesota.  She attended kindergarten in Decorah, Iowa where she and her friend decided they would attend Luther College when they grew up.  Her parents kept her and her siblings very busy to keep them out of trouble.  They were involved with scouts, youth group at church, school activities, and 4-H.  Much of their summer vacations were spent getting projects ready for the Blue Earth County Fair.  They even performed a couple of their “Share the Fun” acts at the Minnesota State Fair!

During high school Debra was a synchronized swimmer, pom-pom girl, danced in Alouettes, played flute in the school marching band and sang in choir!  While attending Luther College she sang in choir, was a member of the Tau Delta Gamma sorority and studied very hard to become a teacher.  School was never an easy experience, and thankfully her mother taught her how to use mnemonic devices to help her remember!

Her teaching career began at a private school in California.  It was the perfect place to start out with other new teachers from the Midwest.  Debra also taught in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona.  In 2023 she retired after 42 years of helping kindergarten to fifth grade students learn and discover the world around them.  Debra earned her Master’s Degree in Education from St. Mary’s University while living in Minnesota.

She and her husband Tim met on a blind date at the Minnesota Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve event.   Best New Year’s ever!!!  Debra became a “bonus mom” and now loves being grandma to their very special grandchildren.  They enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends living throughout the United States.  At home in Arizona both of them love to be with friends, entertain, read, explore our state, go to concerts, theater, and sporting events.  Now that they’re both published authors Debra and Tim look forward to relaxing and celebrating their writing adventures!

Patrick L. Hill is a Phoenix Arizona-based Mixed Media Freelance artist. His skill styles include Cartoon, Whimsical, Realism, Commerical Illustration and Graphic Design.

Early inspriation came from his father's natural artistic ability.

Education came from Platt College School of Graphic Design, located in La Jolla, California.

Experience comes from years of employment for Mitchell International as an illustrative drafting technician. And eight years of pool site illustrative drafting for his own company, Fox Hill Pools.

Rooted with a passion for art, he continues to create illustrations to be enjoyed by all ages.