Debbie Terranova is an Australian author of World War II historical fiction, crime mysteries, and gripping short stories. Her self-styled genre is ‘fiction with a conscience’: stories inspired by true events and controversial issues.
Her published work includes numerous short stories and four adult novels. ‘The Bootmaker of Berlin’, her latest WWII novel, was released in 2023. Several of her articles and stories have received awards or commendations and appear in various magazines, journals, and as online publications.
Debbie is a former HR professional and Research Fellow of the State Library of Queensland. Her formal qualifications are Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA).
When not writing, she travels extensively within Australia and overseas, in particular to Europe and the USA. People, places, and history inspire and inform her work. Her writing space in sub-tropical Brisbane is surrounded by gardens and gum trees. Music to her ears are the cackle of kookaburras, the warble of magpies, and whistle of king parrots.
The Bootmaker of Berlin People lie, especially the ones you love. Page-turning WWII fiction, set in Germany, England, and Australia.
Enemies within these Shores What really happened in Australia during WWII? Historical fiction inspired by a true story about internment.
The Scarlet Key (On Amazon Kindle as Indelible Lies) Every tattoo has a story. Urban crime mystery about body ink, clairvoyance, and deadly secrets.
Baby Farm (On Amazon Kindle as Shameful Lies) How much is a baby worth? Cozy crime mystery about forced adoptions in the 1970s in Australia.
Subscribe to my mailing list
Sign up to receive news and updates. I promise not to bombard you with advertising material.
terranova publications 