Internationally published author/poet, Delma Luben, life long student of religious history and spirituality, twenty-year career with The U.S. Department of Defense, in Administrative Management, Public Relations, and Protocol, retiring as Chief of Protocol.... Freelance writer, managing editor of a daily newspaper, contributing editor Writer's World magazine, producer/host "The Writing World" TV show, and "Poetry for the Public" on radio... Writing about relationships: between the races, the sexes, and the species--and between this world and the next (revealing beauty in diversity) she hopes to help promote love and unity, reduce belief bigotry--and ultimately, the inherent human fear of death.

First civilian, and first woman to hold the title, Chief of Protocol, U. S. Dept. of Defense.
Twice nominated for The Federal Woman's Award.
Listed in national and international Who's Who directories... International Biography Center nominee for "Woman of the Year."
Recognized by The International Platform Association (distinguished organization of arts and government for promotion of vital ideas and issues through the lecture platform)
Honorary member The International Society of Poets for Peace.
Author of more than a dozen books, hundreds of magazine articles, essays and newsaper features, two columns, five poetry collections, more than 2000 individual poems (published in Great Britian, Canada, Scotland and the U.S.) plus two audio albums, and a song.
Nominee, Governor's Arts Award for "outstanding contribution to literature."
Honored by The National Campaign for Tolerance, "... in recognition of her exemplary literary contribution against injustice, discrimination, and religious intolerance."