Debbie Alferio is the author of the Forever Love Series of award-winning inspirational romance.  Inspired by an actual dream, her debut novel A Forever Kind of Love was a ForeWord Magazine 'Book of the Year' Award Finalist and an AuthorHouse Publishing Bestseller.  Her refreshing and realistic approach to writing has earned her a multitude of prestigious speaking appearances, rave reviews from both media and readers, and the title of Ohio Representative for Authors Across America.  She is listed in the online edition of Empire's Who's Who Among American Business and Professional Women, Biltmore's Who's Who, and is a member of the International Writers' Association, American Author's Association, Ohio Professional Writers, Writer's Ink, and the Sauna Friends Writers' Group.  Her second novel and sequel to A Forever Kind of Love entitled Waiting for Tomorrow was released in May, 2008.  The title has been receiving outstanding reviews and was named a ForeWord Magazine 'Book of the Year' Award Silver Award Winner in Romance and a 'Best Book' by Long and Short Reviews.  Debbie Alferio resides in northeastern Ohio with her husband, David, their two sons, and several beloved pets.  She is currently at work on the third installment of her series.

Member of the International Writers' Association, American Author's Association, Ohio Professional Writers, Writer's Ink, and Sauna Friends Literary Group

Ohio Representative for Authors Across America

Listed in Empire's Who's Who Among American Business and Professional Women and the Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry.

Featured Speaker at the Write Stuff Writer's Boot Camp, Ohio River Festival of Books, Inspired Writer's Workshop, Westside Writer's Mini Conference, Write Brain Workshop, Western Reserve Writer's Conference, Northeast Ohio Christian Writers Conference, Y-City Writers Fall Conference, Word Lovers Retreat, and Fostoria Autumn Book Festival. Also featured on Time Warner Cable Channel 98 show "People 2 People", Global Talk Radio, and "Open Mike, Insert Foot" podcast, WOBL Radio AM 1320, WEOL Radio AM 930, WDLW Radio AM 1380, and articles in the Morning Journal, Amherst News-Times, Elyria Chronicle Telegram,Sandusky Register, The Westlaker, and New London Record.

A Forever Kind of Love was a 2005 ForeWord Magazine 'Book of the Year Award Finalist', is an Authorhouse Bestseller, and has earned the 4-Cup Keeper Award from Coffee Time Romance Reviews as well as 5-Star Reviews on Amazon.com. Waiting for Tomorrow is a 2008 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Silver Award Winner and a Long and Short Reviews 'Best Book.' The title has earned a 5-Cup Outstanding Review from Coffee Time Romance and 5-star reviews on Amazon.com.