A screenwriter and award-winning podcaster, Debra Gipson writes war stories infused with humanity, tenderness, and humor. When not writing screenplays, Debra works on her award-winning podcast, "Dear Michelle."
Education
College
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law
LL.M. in Health Law and Policy
2019 – 2022
College
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Corporate Law
1998 – 2001
High School
Oberlin College
Government
1985 – 1989
Personal Details
Birth Date
March 31, 1967
Nickname
Deb
Birth City
Cleveland, Ohio
Current City
Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Height
5'9"
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
African American
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Married To
Writing
Children
Charles and Aaliyah
Trivia
Gave every graduation speech from preschool to College. (I was unanimously selected to give a private graduation speech).
Quotes
"In writing, you must kill all your darlings." - William Faulkner
Racism forces an African-American teen to join the Army on the cusp of the Korean War.