Quiet moments like this remind me why I keep writing — not for numbers, but for the hearts that need hope.
One page, one prayer, one step at a time.
More to come.
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My hope is that these words meet you where you are and offer clarity, comfort, and connection.
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RELEASE
Book Eight: Pizza & Casings
Detectives That Cross Oceans Series
It’s official — Book Eight is live!
This story takes our detectives deeper than ever before, blending international danger, personal stakes, and a case that hits far too close to home.
In Pizza & Casings, the team faces a web of threats that stretches across borders, forcing them to confront old enemies, new alliances, and the kind of truth that changes everything.
Explosive twists, emotional depth, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried — this one pushes the series into bold new territory.
If you’ve been following the journey from Book One, you’ll feel the weight of every choice, every risk, every moment of courage. And if you’re new to the series, this is a gripping place to jump in.
📚 Available now in paperback and ebook on Amazon
🌍 Part of the Detectives That Cross Oceans series
🔥 High stakes. Deep bonds. International intrigue.
Thank you for supporting this series and these characters who have grown with me through every chapter. I can’t wait for you to dive into this one.
New Release: The Prince, the Princess, and the Frog — Finding Your Way Back to Who God Created You to Be
by Deana Marie Starkey
I’m thrilled to share the release of my newest book, The Prince, the Princess, and the Frog: Finding Your Way Back to Who God Created You to Be. This project has been growing in my heart for a long time, and it’s finally ready to meet the world.
This book is a gentle guide for anyone who has ever felt lost, overlooked, mislabeled, or disconnected from their true identity. Through a simple but powerful metaphor — the prince, the princess, and the frog — I explore what happens when life, pain, or circumstance convinces us to live beneath who we really are.
Why I Wrote This Book
Because identity matters.
Because too many people are walking around feeling like “frogs” when they were created to be royalty.
Because healing is possible.
Because God never forgets who we are, even when we do.
This book blends storytelling, reflection, and faith to help readers recognize the lies they’ve believed, reclaim the truth about who they are, and step back into the identity God designed for them.
What Readers Will Find Inside
- A relatable, symbolic journey through identity and transformation
- Encouragement for those walking through emotional or spiritual pain
- Practical insights rooted in faith, hope, and restoration
- A reminder that God’s design for your life is still intact
- A message that speaks to adults, teens, and anyone longing for renewal
Who This Book Is For
- Anyone rebuilding after loss, trauma, or transition
- People who feel stuck between who they were and who they want to be
- Those searching for clarity, confidence, and spiritual grounding
- Readers who enjoy short, impactful books with deep meaning
- Anyone who needs a reminder that they are loved, chosen, and seen
A Personal Note
This book is short by design — not because the message is small, but because sometimes the most powerful truths are the simplest ones. My hope is that readers will return to it again and again, especially in seasons when they need to remember who they are and whose they are.
If this message resonates with you, or if you know someone who needs encouragement, I would be honored for you to read it and share it.
Thank you for supporting my writing journey and for being part of a community that believes in healing, identity, and purpose.
— Deana Marie Starkey