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Articles by Author Deborah Swenson

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A Preview of : ‘I Can Love You the Best’

  Maeve Sweeney O’Reilly, MD, emerges as another unforgettable heroine in the Desert Hills Trilogy. Raised in the shadow of abandonment and the rigid expectations of her aunt and 19th-century society, Maeve rejects the life her aunt intended for her. Instead, she claims her place ...
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Women Writing the West Annual 2026 Conference

    Come join me in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, from October 15-17, 2026, for our annual Women Writing the West Conference   At the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale       I have had the honor of being The WILLA Literary Award Chair for ...
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Loving Miss Molly & Letting Her Go

Back in June, I wrote about my long‑held dream of owning a motorhome and how I finally came to own Miss Molly. I had a professional RV inspection done, purchased seven new tires (including the spare), and had a full engine inspection before I hit ...
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The Wandering Writer’s Adventures

  June 7, 2026 The Wandering Writer Adventures Begin Welcome to the very first chapter of what I hope becomes a long, winding, joy‑filled road of adventures. Buckle up — I finally did. Owning a small motor home has been my dream for ages. I’d ...
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Book Lovers Unite: Come See Me at the Stanwood Bookfest

      I’ve had the good fortune of being selected as one of the many participating authors in this inaugural event held in my local community.  Save the Date  August 8, 2026  10 AM – 4 PM 🌟 STANWOOD BOOKFEST: The First Chapter 🌟 Get ...
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Family Writers’ Fair on Beautiful Camano Island

Family Writers’ Fair — July 18, 2026 📚✨ Join Me at the Family Writers’ Fair! ✨📚 I’m excited to be part of the Family Writers’ Fair at the Camano Library on July 18, 2026, from 1–4 p.m. Bring your imagination for a FREE afternoon of ...
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