Deana Marie Starkey is a multi‑genre author and visual storyteller and the founder of Don’t Look Away, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to creating trauma‑informed, faith‑centered support for vulnerable youth and families. Her work spans children’s books, devotionals, photography collections, and multi‑book fiction series. Her stories are rooted in faith, emotional honesty, and the desire to help readers reconnect with who God created them to be. She writes imaginative, heartwarming children’s books inspired by her own grandchildren, as well as the Detectives Who Cross Oceans series, known for its layered characters and meaningful themes. Whether she is crafting a comforting devotional, a family‑centered children’s story, or a suspenseful series installment, Deana’s mission remains the same: to create books that uplift, encourage, and leave a lasting impact across generations.
Deana Marie Starkey is a multi‑genre author and visual storyteller and the founder of Don’t Look Away, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to creating trauma‑informed, faith‑centered support for vulnerable youth and families. Her work spans children’s books, devotionals, photography collections, and multi‑book fiction series. Her stories are rooted in faith, emotional honesty, and the desire to help readers reconnect with who God created them to be....
