From comedy to tragedy, 21 Conversations is speculative fiction that explores a range of tête-à-têtes-perfect to eavesdrop on, as assorted characters debate, dispute, and discuss the complexities of the human condition.

Deidra has written and published over one hundred short stories. Her novel The Medicine Girl debuted in July 2022 with the sequel The Medicine Woman expected in Fall 2023. She regularly competes in domestic and international writing competitions. She has been a teacher for decades, teaching scores of English and writing classes to students from preschool to college. She resides in Charlottesville, Virginia with her family and cat, General Sherman.