Morris, Deborah

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MORRIS, Deborah

MORRIS, Deborah. American, b. 1956. Genres: Children's non-fiction, Young adult non-fiction. Career: Merritt Island, FL, commercial fisher, 1974-75; "The 1896 Mine," Yarnell, AZ, gold miner, 1980-81; Avon Products, Garland, TX, assistant district manager, 1982-88; children's book author and magazine freelancer, 1985-; Building and Fire Code Board, Garland, 1988- 89; Tejas Writer's Roundtable, Dallas, TX, cofounder and host, 1989-; Writer's Roundtable Conferences, Dallas, founder/executive director, 1996-. Publications: REAL KIDS, REAL ADVENTURES SERIES: Book 1: Shark Attack!, 1994; Book 2: Whirlpool, 1994; Book 3: Bear Attack, 1995; Book 4: Runaway Bus, 1995; Book 5: Amy to the Rescue, 1995; Book 6: Plane Crash on Christmas Day, 1995; Book 7: Adrift, 1996; Book 8: Apartment Fire, 1996; Book 9: Lost, 1998; Book 10: Glacier, 1998; Book 11: Mountain Lion, 2000. OTHER: Trapped in a Cave! A True Story, 1993. Contributor of articles to periodicals. Address: PO Box 461572, Garland, TX 75046, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]