Deana is a psychological thriller author whose debut novel releases in 2027 from Rising Action Publishing. She is the winner of the 2023 Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Contest for the thriller category, and her short fiction has appeared in A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales by Brigids Gate Press as well as online magazines. When she isn’t writing or teaching group fitness classes, Deana enjoys reading, baking, and being active outdoors with her family.