Deborah Raney

Deborah Raney is an accomplished American author, best known for her Christian fiction. Her writing career began with the success of her first novel, 'A Vow to Cherish', which was adapted into a television film by World Wide Pictures. This achievement launched her into a successful career, and she has since written over forty books, many of which have won prestigious awards such as RWA's RITA Award, the ACFW Carol Award, the National Readers Choice Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Deborah is also a three-time Christy Award finalist.

Originally from Kansas, Deborah and her husband, Ken Raney, recently moved to Missouri to be closer to their family, including their four children and twelve grandchildren. They enjoy spending time together on road trips, browsing garage sales, and having breakfast on their screened porch overlooking their wooded backyard. Deborah's love for her family is evident in her writing, as she draws inspiration from her experiences as a mother and wife.

In addition to her successful writing career, Deborah is also an experienced teacher and has served on the board of the American Christian Fiction Writers for eighteen years. She enjoys teaching at writers conferences around the country and has recently released her first book on the craft of writing, 'Writing Cinematically: 12 Movie Techniques to Bring Your Novel to Life'. Deborah's passion for writing and her dedication to her craft have made her a beloved and respected figure in the world of Christian fiction.
A Vow to Cherish Books
# Title Year
1 A Vow to Cherish 1999
2 Within This Circle 2007
Natalie Camfield Legacy Books
# Title Year
1 Beneath a Southern Sky 1996
2 After the Rains 2002
3 Breath of Heaven 2022
Clayburn Books
# Title Year
1 Remember to Forget 2007
2 Leaving November 2008
3 Yesterday's Embers 2009
Hanover Falls Books
# Title Year
1 Almost Forever 2010
2 Forever After 2011
3 After All 2012
Chicory Inn Books
# Title Year
1 Home to Chicory Lane 2014
2 Two Roads Home 2015
3 Another Way Home 2015
4 Close to Home 2016
5 Home at Last 2017
Chandler Sisters Books
# Title Year
1 Reason to Breathe 2018
2 Chasing Dreams 2019
3 Finding Wings 2020
The God Who Books
# Title Year
1 Who Touches the Mountains 2024
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 In the Still of Night 1997
2 A Scarlet Cord 2003
3 Playing by Heart 2003
4 A Nest of Sparrows 2004
5 Over the Waters 2005
6 Insight 2009
7 Above All Things 2009
8 The Face of the Earth 2013
9 Because of the Rain 2015
10 Nearly 2016
11 The Society of Second Chances 2020
12 Playing for Keeps 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Forever Quest 2012
2 Finally Home 2016
3 Going Once... 2016
4 Special Delivery 2017
5 Circle of Blessings 2017
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Children's Sermons to Go 1998
2 Someday a Blessing 2005
3 More Children's Sermons to Go 2010
Collections
# Title Year
1 Gifts of the Season: Christmas Then and Now 2023
Portraits Books
# Title Year
1 Blind Faith 1996
2 Blind Faith (By: Judith Pella) 1996
3 Masquerade 1996
4 Masquerade (By: B.J. Hoff) 1996
5 Stillpoint 1996
6 Stillpoint (By: Marilyn R. Kok) 1996
7 Endangered ( By: Linda Lee Chaikin) 1997
8 Endangered 1997
9 Gentle Touch 1997
10 Gentle Touch (By: Angela Elwell Hunt) 1997
11 The Balcony (By: Lynn Morris) 1997
12 The Balcony 1997
13 Montclair (By: Sara Mitchell) 1997
14 Montclair 1997
15 Heaven's Song (By: Marilyn R. Kok) 1997
16 Heaven's Song 1997
17 Impasse (By: Laurel Oke Logan) 1997
18 Impasse 1997
19 Walker's Point (By: Marilee Dunker) 1997
20 Walker's Point 1997
21 Awakening Heart 1998
22 Awakening Heart (By: Melody Carlson) 1998
23 Morningsong (By: Patricia H. Rushford) 1998
24 Morningsong 1998
25 Shroud of Silence (By: Carol D. Slama) 1998
26 Shroud of Silence 1998
27 Web of Intrique 1998
28 Web of Intrique (By: Susan Taggart) 1998
29 Kindred Bond 1998
30 Framed (By: Tracie Peterson) 1998
31 Framed 1998
Songs of the Season Books (with Anita Higman)
# Title Year
1 A Merry Little Christmas (By: Anita Higman) 2012
2 A Merry Little Christmas 2012
3 All the Promises 2013
Year Of Weddings Books
# Title Year
1 June (By: Lori Copeland) 1999
2 June 1999
3 A January Bride 2013
4 A February Bride (By: Betsy St. Amant) 2014
5 A February Bride 2014
6 A March Bride 2014
7 A March Bride ( By: Rachel Hauck) 2014
8 An April Bride ( By: Lenora Worth) 2014
9 A May Bride 2014
10 A May Bride (By: Meg Moseley) 2014
11 A June Bride 2014
12 A June Bride (By: Marybeth Mayhew Whalen) 2014
13 A July Bride 2014
14 A July Bride (By: Beth Wiseman) 2014
15 An August Bride (By: Debra Clopton) 2014
16 An August Bride 2014
17 A September Bride 2014
18 A September Bride (By: Kathryn Springer) 2014
19 An October Bride 2014
20 An October Bride ( By: Katie Ganshert) 2014
21 A November Bride 2014
22 A November Bride (By: Beth K. Vogt) 2014
23 Winter Brides 2014
24 Winter Brides (With: Denise Hunter, Betsy St. Amant) 2014
25 Spring Brides ( By: Rachel Hauck) 2015
26 Spring Brides 2015
27 Autumn Brides (By: Kathryn Springer, Katie Ganshert, Beth K. Vogt) 2015
28 Autumn Brides 2015
29 A December Bride ( By: Denise Hunter) 2015
30 A December Bride 2015
Deborah Raney Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Tales of Faraway Places 2000
2 A Year of Weddings 2015
3 A Kiss is Still a Kiss 2015
4 21 Days of Joy: Stories That Celebrate Mom 2016
5 Love's Pure Light 2020
6 O Little Town 2022