About

Hey there! I’m Deena, a writer based in Austin, Texas. I’m pretty sure I’m a whimsical child trapped in the body of an elder millennial. Send help! I’ve been writing since I was in utero (roughly), and I’ve recently discovered my passion for children’s books. I’ve written a number of picture books, and I’m currently looking for the right agent to partner with who gets me. I write punny, spirited stories about anthropomorphic food that have both humor and heart. I think they’re the type of books that both children and adults will enjoy.

Previously, I’ve written about wellness on sites like Well.org, features on The Gainesville Sun, and arts & culture in a variety of magazines such as Dancer, Satellite, and Heeb. I’ve also written a 5 book series aimed at the young adult crowd, and they’re currently only available here on my site (check the “Shop” tab).

Sooo if you have kids, know kids, or are a kid yourself (unlikely but I don’t know, maybe you’re an advanced reader), then make sure and watch this space!

That's all for now, thanks for stopping by!