PROTECTING HER CHILD, my latest release and the second book in my Magnolia Medical series, is in stores now. The story is about Merridith Lassiter, a pregnant widow on the run who may have inherited Von Hippel-Lindau disease from her birthmother.  I first learned about the disease from my good friend Pat Rosenbach.  She often talked about her friend, Eva, who had VHL. 

Over the years, Eva underwent numerous surgeries to remove tumors that grew throughout her body.  Eventually the tumors attacked her kidneys and became malignant.  Nine members of her family have been diagnosed with VHL, and many of them participate in a study at the National Institute of Health to aid scientists in developing treatments to combat this debilitating condition.  

In hopes of helping others, Eva’s sister, Peggy Marshall, started vHL Connections as a source of information and support for those who have the disease.  To find out more about VHL, go to www.vhlconnections.org or email Peggy at vhlconnections@bellsouth.net.  As I wrote this story, I tried to create characters that exemplify the courage and determination of so many who suffer from VHL.  If you or someone you know has VHL, please tell them about vHL Connections.

I’m proud of PROTECTING HER CHILD and was thrilled when it earned 4 ½ Stars from Romantic Times Book Reviews.  If you can’t find a copy or if it’s sold out in your area, you can order online through my website by going to the Bookshelf page and clicking on the booksellers at the top right of the page.

Watch for CHRISTMAS PERIL this December, featuring my novella, YULE DIE, and Margaret Daley’s MERRY MAYHEM.  Margaret’s a dear friend, and it was a joy working with her on this holiday project. 
KILLER HEADLINE will be out in February 2010 and is the second book in the Love Inspired Suspense Continuity, WITNESSES UNDER FIRE: Life and love in the witness protection program.  Be sure to pick up all six books in the series written by some of your favorite award-winning Christian authors.

MIA:  MISSING IN ATLANTA, written when my son was deployed for a second tour in Iraq, is dedicated to the 101st Airborne Division and all the brave men and women in uniform who defend our nation.  They’re my heroes!

My debut novel, NOWHERE TO HIDE, and second book, SCARED TO DEATH, are available in large-print hardcover.  You can find my books at your favorite bookstores or order them online at eHarlequin.com, Amazon.com or at BarnesandNoble.com. 

Go to the BOOKSHELF page for more information about my books. To read my story, click on the ABOUT DEBBY page.  For a list of my speaking engagements and books signings, check out the APPEARANCES section. 

Each day, I pray for my readers.  I hope you feel the prayers!  If you would like to be part of the CROSS MY HEART PRAYER TEAM or to download a copy of A WRITER’S PRAYER, click on WRITER'S PRAYER.

My motto is FAITH WITH AN EDGE . . . CROSS MY HEART!  It represents the promise I make to readers that every book I write will have a Christian message, as well as a tender love story and spine-chilling suspense.  I include the phrase CROSS MY HEART in each of my books, so watch for CMH while you’re reading my stories.  Don't forget to sign my Guest Book to receive my newsletter, contest information and notices about my upcoming books. 

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Wishing you abundant blessings,