Debra Franke writer/poet/photographer
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I started out with a BA Honours in Psychology, working with youth facing emotional and mental health struggles who lived in group homes and a secure detention centre. From there, I joined a community rehab team for adults with acquired brain injuries, followed by pursuing my dreams of writing and moving my life to the East Coast. This was the beginning of a journey to finding out who I was (this journey is ongoing), as a writer and seeker of my voice, story, and well-being, and to connect with those who have felt excluded, unloved, and abandoned.

After taking writing courses at York University and Trent University, I took the leap and followed my dreams out to the East Coast, to the University of New Brunswick, where I completed my MA in and CW & English Lit. My poems have been published in several Canadian literary magazines. I have a published Chapbook and I am currently finishing my first book manuscript. As I work as a Librarian in Ontario, I continue to advocate for and support those struggling with mental illness, poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma, social disconnection, and more.

Please contact me here anytime. I would love to chat poems, or writing, or photography, or about mental health and homelessness, or whatever is on your mind.



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I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a writer, poet, and creative, as well as dreamer, runner, and Librarian. I am an advocate for language, voice, and creative storytelling, and anyone facing mental illness, trauma, homelessness, and more. I have my MA (CW and Englist Lit) and my BA Honours in Psychology. I have been published in several Canadian literary magazines and I am working on completed two poetry manuscripts. Click here to find out more.

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Writer/Poet/Creative, Photographer, Librarian, Dog Lover, Taco Enthusiast, and Advocate for those struggling with mental health, homelessness, trauma, and marginalization.

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