Debra Mascarenhas is a graduate in English Literature and a Dubai-based author, poet, and artist who has contributed to numerous books and anthologies. She has written about 6500 plus poem in English. A passionate literary competitor, she regularly participates in international poetry and short story contests. Known for using free-verse poetry to capture deep, soulful narratives, Debra seamlessly balances her extensive writing with landscape acrylic painting, gourmet cooking, and organising elegant social gatherings for her family and community.