Deborah Pfeiffer

Deborah Pfeiffer writes fun, real-life women’s fiction, as well as contemporary single title romantic comedy, and young adult. Her manuscript Dreams Come True was a 2004 RWA Golden Heart Finalist in the Single Title Contemporary category, Road Back Home won the 2006 TARA contest in women’s fiction, and Girl On Ice won the 2007 Duel on the Delta contest in young adult. With 20-plus years of publishing experience, much of it as a trade magazine editor, she now runs SWYM Editorial -- “Say What You Mean” -- providing freelance editorial services to international clients.   

She’s also a longtime member and former board member of the organization Chicago Women in Publishing. A University of Illinois graduate, summa cum laude, in political science and German, Deborah likes to travel the world, keeping a home base in Chicago’s western suburbs with her husband. When she’s not reading, writing, or revising, she likes to hike, bike, dance (from ballet to zumba), and connect with family and friends on Facebook.