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Deborah Frontiera grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but has lived in Houston, TX since 1985. She is multi-talented: writer, teacher and speaker.

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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. She also has extensive speaking experience.



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.
     



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. Retail Price: $16.95 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 cr...
  

 

Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Night with Echo by Deborah K. Frontiera
The third book of the Eric and the Enchanted Leaf series takes Eric to Austin, TX to watch the bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. Retail Price: $17.95...
  

 

Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Visit with Canis Lupis by Deborah K. Frontiera
Winner of the North Texas Book Festival's award for a children's book in 2007. The second in the "Eric" series, this book has Spanish and English text on each page. Released in September 2005, copies are available directly from the author, Deborah K. Frontiera. Retail price: $16.95...
  

 

Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy by Deborah K. Frontiera
Now Available! The book will should be available throuh wholesale distributors by fall 2009. Retain Price: $16.95. Schools and school districts should contact the author for special sales price when they purchase class sets of 20 or more copies....
  

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Copper Country Chronicler: The Best of J.W. Nara by Deborah K. Frontiera
Experience the early 20th century in Michigan's Upper Peninsula through the artistic camera lens of J.W. Nara, one of the Copper Country's earliest professional photographers. This collection of historic photos brings the "Copper Boom" era back to life. Retail price: $27.95...
  

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The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: The Re-creation of Roacheria by Deborah K. Frontiera
The third book of the trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, this volume, as with the others, will appeal to both adults and young adults. Readers will experience several levels of meaning from literal to social satire. Retail Price: $15.95...
  

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The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier: New South Dairy Colony 50 by Deborah K. Frontiera
The second book of the trilogy, The Chronicles of Henry Roach-Dairier, this volume will be enjoyed by astute 10 or 11 year olds as well as adults. A reader does not have to read To Build a Tunnel First to understand this volume. Retail Price; $15.95...
  

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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. Retail Price: $15.95...
  

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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....



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....



Articles

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....


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....


Living on Sisu: Student Activity Pages Part Three
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
This PDF file is the third of three files of student activity pages teachers may use with Frontiera's book, Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy....


Living on Sisu: Student Activity Pages Part Two
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
This is the second of three PDF files for student use with the Teacher Resource Pages for Living on Sisu: the 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy....


Teacher Resources for Living on Sisu
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
This PDF file contains a curriculum unit for teachers to use with Frontiera's book, Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy....


Living on Sisu Student Activity Pages Part 1
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
This PDF file is the first of three files containing Student Activity Pages to go with Frontiera's book: Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy....


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...


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....



News

Marquette Elementary Students Enjoy Workshop
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
A group of elementary students in Marquette, Michigan, had fun learning in a creative writing workshop given by author Deborah K. Frontiera....


Schools in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Experience Their Own History
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
Author Deborah K. Frontiera returned to her home region in May of 2009 to visit schools located in the area where her historical fiction book, Living on Sisu: The 1913 Untion Copper Strike Tragedy, ha...


School In Liberty, Texas Wins Free Author Visit
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
Deborah K. Frontiera and five other authors who attended the Texas Librarian Association Conference in Houston from April 1-3, 2009, each gave away one free author visit to a school from names entered...


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....


Second Grade Class Goes Batty
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
One of Houston's primary schools celebrates Halloween with Living Literature Day. A second grade class chose Frontiera's book, Eric and the Enchanted Leaf: A Night with Echo....


Fourth Eric and the Enchanted Leaf Book Coming Soon
 by Deborah K. Frontiera
The fourth title in the Eric and the Enchanted Leaf series will be released by Kam Publishing in the spring of 2009....


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....


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...


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...



Events

Michigan Librarian Association Conference 11/4/2009
Deborah K. Frontiera will be featuring her new historical books at the Michigan Library Association Conference....


Kindergarten Teachers of Texas State Conference 10/3/2009
Author Deborah K. Frontiera will once again be presenting a workshop for early childhood teachers....


Texas Word Wrangler Festival 9/11/2009
Author Deborah Frontiera will be attending the 4th annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival in Giddings, TX...


Fall signing events all in one place 8/28/2009
This listing states several events in the Greater Houston Area where author Deborah K. Frontiera will be appearing....


U.P.P.A.A. Annual Spring Conference 5/16/2009
U.P.P.A.A. will host its annual spring conference featuring Dan Poynter as key note speaker and with Deborah K. Frontiera and others providing workshops for regional publishers and authors....


Books and Authors and All That Jazz 4/25/2009
Many authors will gather for the annual Books and Authors and All That Jazz Festival at Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas. Author Deborah K. Frontiera will present a workshop for students and parents of students on creative writing....


Links



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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Books may be ordered through this site.


Additional information

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.

 
Contact Information

Jade Enterprises
11807 S. Fairhollow Ln. 
Houston   TX   77043   USA
Fax: 713-690-6560
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