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Deborah K. Frontiera
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Debbie has lived in Michigan, Colorado, Kansas, and currently resides in Texas. Each location has left its mark. She has taught everything from kindergarten to college English. Each of those experiences has influenced her as well. She has written in and reads a variety of genres and for varying age levels. Children's writing and fantasy are her favorites.
Birth Place: Lake Linden, MI USA
Accomplishments: The North Texas Book Festival gave its 2007 award for a children's book to Frontiera's picture book, Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Visit with Canis Lupis.
Published in non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Her fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, received great reviews from two sources. Merlin House Editing Co. had this to say, "The Essense that is, gives life on Earth a second chance."
Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: The First Adventure was named an Honor book for the Golden Spur Award by the Texas State Reading Association in May of 2005.
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Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Visit with Canis Lupis $16.95,
The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: The Re-creation of Ro $15.95,
The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: New South Dairy Colon $15.95,
The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: To Build a Tunnel $15.95,
Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: The First Adventure $16.95,
Books
|  | Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: The First Adventure by Deborah K. Frontiera
Honor book in 2005 for the Texas State Reading Association's Golden Spur Award.
Curiosity leads Eric to grab an unusual leaf as it floats past him. In a whirl of enchantment from Sophia, the sky fairy, Eric finds himself trapped in the web of a spider he intended to squash. Join Eric on his first adventure as he gains a new perspective on some of nature's tiny creatures.
To orde...
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 | The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: To Build a Tunnel by Deborah K. Frontiera
Now in its second edition, To Build a Tunnel is the first book of the trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier. This fantasy will be enjoyed by youth ages 10 or 11 and up, as well as adults. Younger readers enjoy the adventure. Adults see the allegory and social satire woven through the plot....
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Short Stories
The Re-creation of Roacheria by Deborah K. Frontiera
This is a sample from Deborah Frontiera's fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: The Re-creation of Roacheria....
New South Dairy Colony 50 by Deborah K. Frontiera
This is a sample from the opening chapters of Deborah Frontiera's fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-
Dairier: New South Dairy Colony 50...
To Build A Tunnel by Deborah K. Frontiera
The story here is a sample of the first few chapters of Deborah K. Frontiera's fantasy trilogy: The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: To Build a Tunnel....
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Poetry
Home Town by Deborah K. Frontiera
Home Town
Two lane main street--twenty-five m.p.h.
No traffic lights--except one blinking yellow
Where the highway makes a sharp turn
To climb out of the valley.
Deep red...
Fantasy's Front Door by Deborah K. Frontiera
A photo helps one see, think, and find a poem within. This scene inspires one''s mind to the possibilities of fantasy....
Two Patriots by Deborah K. Frontiera
This poem by Deborah Frontiera makes us think more deeply about the subject of patriotism and tolerance. ...
Ancient Wisdom by Deborah K. Frontiera
It has been said that Haiku is the "kodak moment" of poetry. See what happens when the photo moment and the word moment are combined....
Advance Directive by Deborah K. Frontiera
The poet uses a haiku to express her thoughts on prolonging human life, just in cast some &#@* politician butts into a private family affair....
Flock Reunion by Deborah K. Frontiera
The poet watches the arrival of flocks of birds from the north and imagines . . ....
Hoarfrost and Rose Petals by Deborah K. Frontiera
This prose poem was published in Suddenly V, a juried anthology of Texas writers. It is full of vivid imagery and emotion....
Accepting a New Millenium by Deborah K. Frontiera
What do you give as a gift to elderly parents who "have everything?" A poem that tells how much you appreciate them. I gave this poem to my parents for Christmas in 2000....
Glass and Mirrors by Deborah K. Frontiera
This poem was written to comfort a close friend whose husband was bipolar. It was first read at the Austin Poetry Festival in Oct. 2002, and subsequently published in the Feb. 2003 issue of NAME Dalla...
Mosquito by Deborah K. Frontiera
This poem was published in Voices Of Michigan, Vol. 11. The editor chose it because she said it made her laugh....
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Articles
List of Publishing Credits by Deborah K. Frontiera
This article lists all Deborah Frontiera''s publishing credits. It will be helpful to those wanting to check her credentials....
Affording an Author Visit on a Tight School Budget by Deborah K. Frontiera
Tough economic times are here and most schools and their districts have cut back on such "luxuries" as having an author visit a school for a day. But there are many things an individual school can do ...
Integrated Unit for Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Visit with Canis Lupis by Deborah K. Frontiera
Teachers may download this integrated unit to use with Deborah K. Frontiera''s book, Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Visit with Canis Lupis/Eric Y La Hoja Encantada: Una Visita con Canis Lupis. For a f...
Integrated Teaching Unit for Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: First Adventure by Deborah K. Frontiera
This article contains integrated learning activities for pre-school and primary age children to accompany the author''s picture book, Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: The First Adventure. for a free color...
Teaching Unit: A Night with Echo by Deborah K. Frontiera
Teachers, home school parents and others interested may download a teaching unit for use with Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Night with Echo.
For a free coloring page that may be reproduced for cl...
Speaking, Workshop, And Author Visit Information by Deborah K. Frontiera
This article contains information for groups looking for a speaker or workshop presenter. It also gives information to schools wishing to have Deborah Frontiera come for an author visit....
Blending Myth, Fantasy and Science Fiction by Deborah K. Frontiera
The author tells how she used research to write fantasy and how important that is to all good writing....
Finding Inspiration by Deborah K. Frontiera
One writer learns she is a lot like her grandfather after hearing a story about where he got some of his best ideas. Her better writing ideas often come in the same place--church....
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News
Third Eric Adventure Now Available by Deborah K. Frontiera
After two years, a third Eric and the Enchanted Leaf adventure is now off the press. It was worth the wait....
Praise and Award Nomination for Eric and the Enchanted Leaf by Deborah K. Frontiera
Deborah Frontiera''s first picture book received praise from a school librarian. It is also one of six nominations for the Texas State Reading Association''s Golden Spur Award....
A Visit with Canis Lupis WINS the North Texas Book Festival Award by Deborah K. Frontiera
Frontiera''s picture book, Eric and the Enchanted Leaf; A Visit with Canis Lupis, has won in the children''s book division of the North Texas Book Festival awards....
Critique and Line Editing Service Offered by Deborah K. Frontiera
Deborah Frontiera now offers a critique and line-editing service for writers and small presses....
Fanatsy Trilogy Gets Great Review by Deborah K. Frontiera
Deborah''s Trilogy, The Chronciles of Henry Roach-Dairier, continues to receive praise from web sites and news print. Check it out....
Home Schooling Parents Benefit from Workshop by Deborah K. Frontiera
On Feb. 12, 2005, author Deborah Frontiera conducted a four-hour workshop on teaching writing for parents in the Uvalde, TX, area. All participants agreed they gained a great deal from the activities ...
Early Childhood Teachers Receive Practical Ideas by Deborah K. Frontiera
Attendees at the Kindergarten Teachers of Texas State Conference received a load of practical classroom activities from author Deborah K. Frontiera and advice about how to integrate science into langu...
Greatest Challenge to Date by Deborah K. Frontiera
Deborah Frontiera describes her work in a genre new to her and finds it to her liking....
Houston SCBWI Attendees Learn to Incorporate Curriculum by Deborah K. Frontiera
Monday, May 8, 2006, Deborah Frontiera addressed the Houston Chapter of SCBWI. Her topic was how authors, illustrators and others who do presentations at schools can incorporate state mandated curricu...
More Praise for Eric's Adventures by Deborah K. Frontiera
The parent of a special needs kindergarten child recently reported that her son had been totally engaged in the entire Eric and the Enchanted Leaf stories. Paying attention to an entire story has been...
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Events
Books'n Authors and All That Jazz 5/3/2008
Once again, Weatherford College presents Books'n Authors and All That Jazz. Joing the fun listening to authors speak and buying great books....
Humble ISD Fine Arts Festival 4/26/2008
Six authors, including Deborah Frontiera, have been invited to Humble ISD's Fine Arts Festival on April 26 at Lonestar College of Kingwood....
Texas Librarians Association State Conf. 4/16/2008
Author Deborah Frontiera will be in the LLIBS booth number 2234 at the Texas Librarians Association State Conference....
Amarillo Inspirational Writers Alive Seminar 3/29/2008
Deborah Frontiera will be a volunteer judge for the Inspirational Writers Alive contest and will attend the seminar in Amarillo, TX....
Bay Area Writers' League Children's Writing Workshop 1/26/2008
Deborah Frontiera will conduct a three hour workshop for the Bay Area Writers' League. This is a workshop for beginning writers and those interested in learning more about writing for children. For more information go to www.bawl.org...
Bay Area Writers League 10/4/2007
Deborah Frontiera to present at Bay Area Writers League regular monthly meeting....
Let the Children Come Conference 9/21/2007
Author Deborah K. Frontiera will give a writing workshop for early childhood teachers....
Fort Worth Librarian's Day 9/6/2007
Fort Worth Independent School District Librarians will hear Deborah K. Frontiera speak about her writing and school visits as part of their district in-service day....
Librarian In-service 8/17/2007
Dallas ISD librarians will hear Deborah K. Frontiera speak about her writing and school visits as part of their district in-service....
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Links
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| Prairie Hill Books
A great site for a book store in Brenham, TX, with pages on Texas authors, books, on-line writing workshops, and other interesting links.
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The Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators, Houston Chapter
Information on the Houston Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
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Amazon.com
Books may be ordered through this site.
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My Texas Books
Visitors to this site may purchase books by several Texas authors.
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Additional information
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| The publication of her first novel, a fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, was the start of realizing a dream. It took over eight years from the time the idea was conceived until Debbie held the printed book in her hands. It was very exciting.
The trilogy's second edition was released in the summer of 2004.
For a list of publishing credits and speaking experiences, click on "articles" and look for the list. Another article provides information on having Deborah speak to your group or visit your school.
Deborah now offers a critique and editing service to fellow writers and small presses needing line-editing. Look in the news section for more on this. |
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Contact
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Jade Enterprises
11807 S. Fairhollow Ln.
Houston
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Fax: 713-690-6560
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