Biography

Identifying as Canadian-South African-Chinese-American, Deborah Chantson is the Writer/Narrative Designer on the video game, Rooster, and the newest unannounced title at Sticky Brain Studios. Her career in games and television spans over 17 years, specializing in preschool and educational projects. She was also a Community Manager for 9 years. Deborah has written for several games in development, blogs for Sony PlayStation, and several featured blogs on GameDeveloper.com. She is a Writers Guild of Canada member and a Certified Accessible Player Experiences® Practitioner. She lives with her husband and their two boys near Vancouver, Canada. She originally wrote the manuscript for Past Perfect Vacation in three months.

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Books

Past Perfect Vacation

Claudia Lee, 40, is struggling to balance the demands of motherhood, a stagnant marriage, and an unfulfilling career. Pregnant with her third child, Claudia feels disconnected from the woman she once was, unsure of where her life has led. After a fateful breaking point, she finally makes the bold decision to file for divorce. But everything changes when she meets Mhairi, an unexpected visitor with magical powers.

Mhairi, a fairy godmother with a surprising twist, offers Claudia a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a vacation that sends her back to age 20. Now, with the wisdom and confidence of a 40-year-old and the body of a youthful 20-year-old, Claudia relives her past with a chance to do everything she couldn't before - and everything she wishes she had done.

But the adventure soon takes an unexpected turn. As Claudia lives out her teenage dreams, she learns from Mhairi that altering her past could have disastrous consequences for her future - and even her children's existence. With just one week to make things right, Claudia must navigate the delicate balance of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice, facing tough decisions that could shatter hearts, including her own.

Past Perfect Vacation explores themes of self-worth, the importance of second chances, and the cost of trying to rewrite history. It's a powerful story that reminds readers to embrace both the flaws and beauty of their journey through life.