Debbie Russell
Lawyer Turned Writer

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Set Up an Interview With Debbie!

I love talking about Crossing Fifty-One and the themes of family dynamics, anticipatory grief, midlife, and addiction. Send me an email to set up a time to chat!

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Crossing Fifty-One in the news!

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Podcast and Radio Interviews






June 3, 2025






Audrea Agen hosts the most interesting guests on her podcast "Women in the Arena," and I was honored to be among them. Our wide-ranging conversation covered topics like managing our "Type A" personalities, defining loneliness and how I value time over money! Click on the image to listen...




June 23, 2025





I was delighted to be featured on "What We're Reading" on KAXE. Click on the image to listen to my conversation with host Tammy Bobrowsky! At the end, she asks me how I'm doing and I talk about all the gifts Crossing Fifty-One has given me in the two years since its release.



June 26, 2025




Bobbi Jean and Jim are voracious readers and a delight to chat with. After reading my book, they had lots of questions! Click on the image to watch our interview!

August 29, 2023 


Host Dan Manley was a super nice guy and a great interviewer! He read the entire book and was intrigued by the story. Also, one of the "narcotics farms" was at one time located in his area of Lexington, KY.  


July 21, 2023


I was so happy to have a chance to chat with Shelley about the book, my dogs, and my transition to full time writer!



July 12, 2023


Kathryn's guests have included Brene Brown, Joan Lunden, Mariel Hemmingway and Wendy Williams!


I was honored to have the opportunity to talk with her about the themes in Crossing Fifty-One. 


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San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2023

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Point Loma-OB Monthly, August 2023

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D Magazine, January 2024

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Blog Interviews with Debbie

"Debbie is brave and vulnerable – and a way-shower for those of us who are seekers and hope to be finders of the Truth." 


Huge thanks to the amazing Diane Gottlieb for this wonderful opportunity to chat about the midlife experience, family dynamics, and how I transitioned to rural living. 


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"...in my opinion, for memoir to be of service to others, it can't just be focused inward..."


Click on the image to read my entire interview with author and blogger Deborah Kalb!




It was so nice of Marcia to have me as a guest author on her blog! I love being able to engage in conversations with new people. 



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I'm so grateful to Sally Cronin for sharing my book with her audience! Click to see the conversation...

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