ABOUT ME

A person with a stylized black-and-white photo of Deb Trotter, formerly Debbie Branch, holding a Guinness beer, leaning on a suitcase on an Irish road surrounded by green hills, with the text "Bring an open heart. Leave your umbrella at home."

If you look above at the center of this Irish road, you'll spot a young woman beside a large suitcase and a glass of the black stuff - that's what our friend Deb looked like when she met Paudie O’Connor back in 1972!

A promotional image for Debbie Trotter's memoir features a woman with glasses and a white embroidered blouse, smiling with arms crossed against a lush green countryside background, surrounded by shamrock illustrations and green-themed text about her life and values.

Welcome to Deb Trotter's World!

Author. Believer. Adventurer.
Ireland Inspired Her. Love Transformed Her.

Deb Trotter is an American author, adventurer, and storyteller whose life changed forever the day she say Yes to Ireland.

Her debut memoir, Searching for Danny Boy: Falling in Love with Ireland and Basketball Legend, Paudie O’Connor, is a coming-of-age travel story set against the backdrop of The Troubles in 1970s Ireland. It weaves together cross-cultural romance, female independence, deep friendship, and the legacy of a beloved Irish sports icon into a narrative that is both intimate and historically grounded.

Born with a love of adventure and a faith that has guided her across borders, Deb has lived the kind of life most people only dream about. Searching for Danny Boy is her first book — and the story she was always meant to tell.

FACTS ABOUT DEB

Nestled in the stunning Rocky Mountain West, Deb shares her life with her husband, John, and their two quirky dogs, Cooper and Roscoe. While her roots are in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Deb’s adventures have taken her across the globe, from Ireland's lush landscapes to the vibrant towns of Virginia, Tennessee, Connecticut, and the Wild West corners of Wyoming.

Deb holds a degree in Theatre from Maryville College, where her journey began on stage. She has acted, directed, and created magic in professional and regional theatres, bringing stories to life. Deb’s passion for storytelling—whether through performance or writing—drives her — and she believes every narrative has the power to connect us all.

Throughout Deb’s diverse career, she’s worn many hats, from actress to teacher to Arts Council Director in North Carolina. Deb even made history as the premier female voice-over announcer for ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut. Each role has enriched her creative spirit and shaped her worldview. Today, Deb is a full-time writer who focuses on memoir and fiction.

Deb invites you to follow her mantra, which has served her well …

WHEN ADVENTURE CALLS, SAY YES!