D. L. Torrent grew up a variety of states. She was always a writer, but her creativity truly began when she found herself raising three children in the rural, remote, yet wildly beautiful Texas hill country. Homeschooling her kids and the seclusion of this quiet ranch community contributed to her natural inclination toward escapism.

In her interaction with the outside world, she found youth to be much more engaging. This naturally led her to focus on adolescent and young adult fantasy fiction. An adventurer in her own mind, she often finds her protagonists facing untold dangers and overcoming severe obstacles. Her writing invites the reader deep into a wonderful world of fantasy, allowing them to experience a magical realm that only they can own.

Besides her own novels, she has co-written, with Sharon Cramer and Michelle McCammond, three screenplays based on books by Sharon Cramer.

Debra's education includes Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, and a Master's in Education, and she is most proud of her PHD in the school of hard knocks.

She now resides happily next to a beautiful river in Spokane Valley, Washington. Her husband keeps the coffee on and enjoys his sports—on the other side of the house—while she writes. Her cat, essentially useless, does keep the keyboard warm and sometimes adds unexpected dialogue, should she step away from her computer.