Debra Moffitt

             Debra Moffitt Leslie's eclectic interests take her across the globe to cover everything from architecture to eco-tourism.  Her fiction and non-fiction appear in publications worldwide.  Her essay “Pilgrimage" will appear in the second edition of the anthology All Out of Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality.  The first edition included renowned writers, Frances Mayes, Barbara Kingsolver and Sue Monk Kidd. 

            “Journey into the Secret Garden: A Writer’s Inner Travels” will appear in the Writing & Wellness Connections anthology edited by Dr John Evans.  Her recent article “Soothing Speech” focused on the connection between thought, words, writing, prayer and well being.  (See "Soothing Speech: Healing Power of Words" Part 1)   Soothing Speech Part 2

            Other recent writings focus on creating sacred space at home in "Room to Meditate."  See Southpark Sacred Space.  "Scents for the Soul," describes how French perfumers in Grasse use the power of scents to create moods and memories.  (Click Sugar and Spice).  Eco-tourism in Switzerland and urban beekeeping show up in other glossy magazines.

            Her interview with scientist and architect, Dr. Eugene Tsui, titled "Designs by Nature" appeared in luxury European magazine Hors Ligne.  See Dr. Tsui Interview.  She also reports on the cathedral-like quality of Mario Botta's Bergoase Spa for Lake Como Lifestyle Magazine.    

          Debra's interviews with internationally renowned cultural guru, Sarah Susanka, present Susanka's cross over from remodeling homes to redesigning lives in her latest book, "The Not So Big Life: Making Room for What Really Matters." 

            Her photo essay on the Contemporary Face of Sacred Space, appeared as the cover article in Faith and Form: The Journal of Religion, Art and Architecture.  It presents the challenges of integrating meaningful sacred space into contemporary life using Mario Botta's Santo Volto Church in Turin and interviews with the architect. 

Click on link at: FaithandForm.

        Check out her on-line journal at www.debramoffitt.spaces.live.com or click on Debra's Journal above.

       Contact Debra Moffitt at: dm@debramoffitt.com