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Debra Whiting Alexander | Award winning author | Stories that uplift
The desire to write—

When I was nine-years-old, I read the poem, “I heard a Fly buzz—when I died” by Emily Dickinson. That little poem stirred something in me—a desire to capture on paper compelling moments of life in a simple way. From then on I started writing.

I longed to write fiction but non-fiction was a natural place to start my writing career. As a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and former educator, I’ve specialized in post trauma treatment my entire career.

At age 31, a publisher in New York offered me a contract to write two series of workbooks for children and teens healing from trauma. My nonfiction writing took off from there.

I published more than ...more

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	Zetty 4.30 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A River for Gemma 4.35 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Children Changed by Trauma: A Healing Guide 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1999 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eliza Jane Finds Her Hero (Eliza Jane Series Book 1) by Eliza Kelley, Debra Whiting Alexander (Goodreads Author), Patricia Culwell (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Friendship Interrupted: Challenges and Practical Solutions - What You Can Do by Debra Whiting Alexander (Goodreads Author), Judy Dippel (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Loving Your Teenage Daughter (Whether She Likes It or Not): The Complete Insider's Guide for Moms really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2001 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Criando e Amando Sua Filha Adolescente: Mesmo que Ela Resista 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I remember: A story for teens who have witnessed crime or trauma (A creative healing book) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eliza Jane Finds Her Hero by Debra Whiting Alexander (Goodreads Author), Patricia Culwell (illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“As a psychotherapist I’ve taught this skill many times: learn how to pay attention and experience life rather than hurry through it.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, Zetty

tags: debra-whiting-alexander, friendship, journey, mental-health, overcoming-obstacles, schizophrenia, therapist, wellness

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“In Oregon, my home backs up to lush green fields, horses, stunning sunsets, and hazelnut orchards.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, A RIVER FOR GEMMA

tags: adventure-fiction, courage, debra-whiting-alexander, grandmother-s-love, women-s-strength

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“Raised in San Diego, I grew up on a steady diet of western movies and musicals
and a love for the ocean, cowgirls, pianos, golden retrievers, and art.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, Zetty

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“The beaches of southern California were the inspiration for "Zetty," but it was in the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest that I found inspiration for "A River for Gemma.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, A RIVER FOR GEMMA

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“As an author, I write where I have a view that stirs my imagination and all of my five senses.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, A RIVER FOR GEMMA

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“Raised in San Diego, I grew up on a steady diet of western movies and musicals
and a love for the ocean, cowgirls, pianos, golden retrievers, and art.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, Zetty

tags: author, debra-whiting-alexander, women-s-fiction

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“As a psychotherapist I’ve taught this skill many times: learn how to pay attention and experience life rather than hurry through it.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, Zetty

tags: debra-whiting-alexander, friendship, journey, mental-health, overcoming-obstacles, schizophrenia, therapist, wellness

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“In Oregon, my home backs up to lush green fields, horses, stunning sunsets, and hazelnut orchards.”
― Debra Whiting Alexander, A RIVER FOR GEMMA

tags: adventure-fiction, courage, debra-whiting-alexander, grandmother-s-love, women-s-strength

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