Biography Deborah's grandparents were missionaries in Japan in the 1930's where her mother was raised. Consequently, Deborah's mother surrounded her with people of many cultures just as she grew up. When Deborah was sixteen years old, she visited Japan and attributes the attendance to a Kabuki theatre play as the springboard for the story of Bumbling Bea. Since then, Deborah has won awards as an author, drama teacher, and director. Twenty-nine years ago, she co-developed a national playwriting contest for youth theatre plays which is still in existence today. Deborah has directed over 250 full length productions, plays and musicals alike. She has created countless drama classes and taught for over thirty-eight years. When she isn't writing, teaching or directing, she enjoys watching movies, traveling and serves as hand maiden to her two quirky cats. She and her husband, an instrumental music teacher, are both newly retired and first time grandparents. Check out her blog at Dramamommaspeakswordpress.com or email her at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com. You can learn more about DeborahBaldwin.net