Deana writes psychological thrillers, with an occasional short story thrown in for good measure. 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 literary magazines. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers and the Writers’ League of Texas.

With a background in exercise physiology, Deana spent 10 years working full-time in the health and fitness industry. When she isn’t writing or teaching group fitness classes, she enjoys reading, baking, and being active outdoors with her family.