
Welcome to the Official Website of Deb Crutcher
Welcome to the Official Website of Deb Crutcher
Author

"Stepping out of the darkness and into the light is a slow process like pealing layers of an onion."
- Deb Crutcher


Bio
Deb Crutcher was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, September 5th, a Virgo. Soon after, her family moved to a resort area by the large man-made Kentucky Lake. After graduating from Murray State University with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, she worked mainly with geriatrics in the medical field for over 20 years.
Her passion for water has influenced her activities, and residency throughout her life. Swimming, water skiing, paddleboarding and scuba diving have all been a part of her active life taking her to different areas of the world. She has lived in Florida since 1984. After publishing Living on the Edge, a collection of her poems, which was written while living in the keys and healing from a divorce, she participated in the Poetry of the Keys program with readings throughout the keys.
She vowed to spend her 60th birthday in France, which stretched into a wonderful year in Provence. In France, she was active in writing groups and the monthly poetry corner held at the Book in Bar international bookstore. This is when she first starting practicing the internal martial art of qigong.
Deb was a member of the Key West Poetry Society, where she was one of the monthly key presenters. Many of her poems have been published in various anthologies and newspapers.
The Florida Writers Association recognized her poem, "Rise Sister Rise", as a semi-finalist in 2023. In 2024, FWA chose her poem, "Did I Know Love", for publication. Her story "Baby Maybe" was published in the anthology, Three Minus One, by She Writes Publishing.
She mainly writes creative non-fiction and poetry. Not only is she a member of the Florida Writers Association, but she is active in the Winter Haven Writers group and the Authors Master Mind group, which meets in Lake Wales. She also attends Miss Sharon Quinn’s weekly sisterhood groups and schedules special one-on-one sessions as needed.
Deb and her cat, Zoe, currently live in Central Florida, the water ski capital of the world, Winter Haven. When she isn’t writing, you will find her walking in nearby woods or parks, reading, working thousand-piece jigsaw puzzles or obsessing over her numerous plants. One of her passions is baking goodies for her friends and neighbors.
Her thirst for spirituality has spanned many years as she says, peeling back the layers to get to the core. Her new book, Finding My Voice, a Spiritual Journey is part self-help, part memoir. Deb’s goal with her book is to extend this message to women of all ages. Helping others to gain clarity and increase their vibrational energy level.
She is anxiously awaiting the publication of her new book. Her desire is to spread the word of spirituality through speaking engagements to women’s groups. She wants to have interactive discussions about the roller-coaster effects and how to maneuver through life’s challenges while maintaining a spiritual life. Self-love is the key, says Deb. “We as healers and caregivers often neglect our own needs while tending to others. It’s time to turn that care and healing inward.”
Deb's Work

Finding My Voice - A Spiritual Journey
Deb ran through life, rushing ahead, jumping off cliffs without looking. In her efforts to please everyone, she ignored her needs and pushed resentment, fear, and regrets deep inside, where she locked them up. But nothing stays hidden forever.
For anyone interested in a spiritual journey, this is a blend of self-help and some of Deb's memoir. Her story tells how she found the courage, determination, and guidance to peel back the layers of spirituality, one by one. She explains how she captured her fleeting but true voice and never let it disappear.
Finding My Voice - A Spiritual Journey is a valuable resource filled with detailed techniques, wisdom, and guidance for anyone who is new or experienced on the path to a spiritual lifestyle.

Living on the Edge
A collection of poems themed around the beauty of the Florida Keys and the strong-willed pioneers who settled there was published in 2012.
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Three Minus One
Stories of Parents' Love & Loss
My story, Baby Maybe was published in the anthology, Three Minus One, Parents’ Stories of Love and Loss in 2014.
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Did I Know Love
In 2024, my poem, Did I Know Love, was chosen for publication in the FWA annual anthology, Metamorphosis.
Several poems have been published in various anthologies, newspapers and newsletters.
The poem, Salty Queen was used in the brochure for the organization to save the old Seven Mile Bridge,
Friends of the Old Seven.
In 2023, the Florida Writers Association recognized my poem, Rise Sister Rise as a semi-finalist in the Royal Palm Literary Award
A copy of this poem will be included in my upcoming book,
Finding My Voice, A Spiritual Journey.


News

Meet Deb Crutcher at Spirit Fest Orlando!
📅 March 29 & 30, 2025
📍 Central Florida Fairgrounds | 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Join Deb Crutcher, author of Finding My Voice - A Spiritual Journey, at Spirit Fest Orlando, a vibrant gathering of metaphysical, holistic, and spiritual practitioners.
Explore over 70+ booths featuring psychic readers, wellness practitioners, artists, authors, crystals, and more!
Deb will be attending and would love to connect with you,
chat about her book, and share in the magic of this inspiring
event. Whether you're drawn to spirituality, self-discovery,
or holistic healing, Spirit Fest is the perfect place to
explore, learn, and grow.
🎟 Admission: $11/day or $17/weekend |Kids 12 & under FREE
🌟 Speakers, workshops, and vendors all weekend!
✨ Come say hello and immerse yourself in a
weekend of transformation!

Meet Deb Crutcher at Spirit Fest Sarasota!
📅 April 5 & 6, 2025
📍 Sarasota Fairgrounds | Robards Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd.
Join Deb Crutcher, author of Finding My Voice - A Spiritual Journey, at Spirit Fest Sarasota, Florida’s largest Metaphysical, Holistic, and Wellness Expo! This two-day event brings together psychic readers, wellness practitioners, artists, authors, and more, offering an inspiring space for self-discovery and connection.
Deb will be attending and looks forward to meeting you, sharing insights, and connecting over the transformational power of her book. With 90+ booths, free speakers, and a vibrant community of seekers, Spirit Fest is the perfect place to explore new perspectives and holistic wisdom.
🎟 Admission: $12/day or $18/weekend | Kids 12 & under FREE
🌟 Speakers, workshops, and vendors all weekend!
🍽 Food available & free parking!
✨ Come say hello and immerse yourself in
this empowering experience!